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FWC and HCSO crack down on boating under the influence, resulting in 29 arrests
Friday, May 21, 2021 - This targeted enforcement was in response to a tragic incident that occurred on May 17, 2020 on the Alafia River involving a boat towing a tube, and a personal watercraft being operated by Joseph Miltner, age 40, who fatally struck 12-year-old Jasina Campbell. -
FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Panasoffkee
Friday, May 21, 2021 - The FWC will conduct aquatic plant control on Lake Panasoffkee the week of May 24, weather permitting. -
POSTPONED: FWC aquatic plant control on Lake Toho
Thursday, May 20, 2021 - The FWC has temporarily postponed its aquatic plant control on Lake Toho, originally scheduled for the week of May 17, due to high wind conditions. -
![Florida pompano (left) and a record-breaking 2.4-pound Gulf kingfish/whiting (right) caught by William Joseph Peckham off Pensacola Beach on April 18.]()
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.

