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• FWC approves new Florida Saltwater Fishing Record for whiting/kingfish

  Thursday, May 20, 2021 -  William Joseph Peckham caught the Gulf kingfish (whiting) of a lifetime on April 18 while fishing off Pensacola Beach. His 2.4-pound catch beat out the previous Florida Saltwater Fishing Record of 2.19 pounds.

• Atlantic snook to close in state and federal waters

  Thursday, May 20, 2021 -  Seasonal harvest closures and anglers using proper handling methods when practicing catch-and-release help conserve Florida’s valuable snook populations and can ensure the species’ abundance for anglers today and generations to come.

• Gag season starts June 1 in most Gulf state waters

  Thursday, May 20, 2021 -  Gag grouper will open for recreational harvest in most state Gulf of Mexico waters and all federal Gulf waters June 1, and will remain open through Dec. 31.

• Amberjack, gray triggerfish close June 1 in Gulf state waters

  Thursday, May 20, 2021 -  The recreational harvest of greater amberjack and gray triggerfish in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters closes June 1 and will remain closed through July 31, reopening Aug. 1.

• Boaters urged to boat safely during National Safe Boating Week

  Wednesday, May 19, 2021 -  If you plan to enjoy our beautiful waterways, check out MyFWC.com/Boating for boating safety tips.

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Toho  

  Monday, May 17, 2021 -  The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Osceola County lake in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and may impact access to navigation and flood protection.

• FWC continues ongoing goliath grouper efforts, explores adding access opportunities via a limited harvest

  Thursday, May 13, 2021 -  The Commission directed staff to continue ongoing efforts that recognize goliath’s role in the ecosystem and promote stock rebuilding while allowing access to goliath through catch-and-release, ecotourism and dive viewing opportunities.

• FWC will make changes in SW Florida catch-and-release area 

  Thursday, May 13, 2021 -  Snook, redfish and spotted seatrout were temporarily made catch-and-release only in this area after these fisheries were impacted by a 2017-2019 severe red tide.

• Shark interactions while fishing the focus of FWC discussion

  Wednesday, May 12, 2021 -  The FWC hosted a roundtable discussion focused on the issue of shark interactions when fishing, such as sharks taking anglers’ catch before getting it to the boat.

• FWC is helping pet owners tag their tegus, green iguanas to prepare for new rules

  Tuesday, May 11, 2021 -  Tagging or microchipping your pet is one if the simplest and most effective ways to keep it safe and also protect Florida’s native wildlife.