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• Virtual meeting Oct. 28 gathers input on proposed largemouth bass regulation changes for several areas

  Monday, October 18, 2021 -  The areas where the changes have been proposed are Fellsmere Water Management Area (commonly known as Headwaters and Egan Lakes), Victor Lake FMA, Suwannee Lake FMA, and Shop Lake at Tenoroc FMA.

• Share your input on largemouth bass aquaculture for food

  Tuesday, October 12, 2021 -  Recent statutory changes now allow the in-state production and sale of aquaculture Florida largemouth bass as a food fish.

• GoOutdoorsFlorida.com updates offer new look, improved customer experience

  Tuesday, October 12, 2021 -  GoOutdoorsFlorida.com is still the only official licensing site and app of the FWC.

• FWC certifies new state record butterfly peacock bass

  Monday, October 11, 2021 -  FWC fisheries biologists certified a new state record butterfly peacock bass weighing 9.11 pounds and measuring 23 5/16 inches long, caught by angler Felipe Prieto from Hialeah.

• Apply now for FWC’s 2021-2022 High School Fishing Program curriculum and grant funding

  Tuesday, August 24, 2021 -  This grant program is focused on recruiting new anglers to ensure the future of fishing in Florida.

• TrophyCatch celebrates exceeding 100 approved Hall of Fame catches weighing 13 pounds or heavier

  Thursday, July 15, 2021 -  TrophyCatch is a vital program in which FWC biologists receive valuable data from anglers. This information will continue playing a crucial role in management decisions.

• FWC launches the new Florida Fishing Pier Finder

  Wednesday, May 5, 2021 -  The FWC's new Florida Fishing Pier Finder is an interactive map that allows anglers to find publicly-accessed fishing piers, jetties and fishing-specific bridges in freshwater and saltwater locations throughout the state.

• Greater amberjack reopens to recreational harvest in Gulf waters May 1-31

  Friday, April 23, 2021 -  After an annual season spawning closure in June and July, recreational harvest of Gulf greater amberjack is scheduled to reopen again Aug. 1-Oct. 31.

• FWC and UF extend deadline for Freshwater Stocking Angler Survey

  Wednesday, March 31, 2021 -  The University of Florida, with assistance from the FWC, have extended the deadline to take the Freshwater Stocking Angler Survey to April 30.

• FWC and FOLA announce $5,000 winner during the Lake Apopka Fish Challenge

  Tuesday, March 30, 2021 -  Christian Greico from Tampa caught the $5,000 prize trophy bass during the Lake Apopka Fish Tag Challenge, which began in January and ends May 31.