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FWC invites public to Harris Chain Open House
Monday, December 11, 2023 - The event will be held on Jan. 24, 2024, from 3-8 p.m. at The Venetian Center, 1 Dozier Circle, Leesburg, FL 34748. -
FWC approves modifications to two freshwater fisheries permits
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - The FWC approved two rule modifications to the Black Bass Tournament Exemption Permit and the Scientific Collector’s Permit. -
Recreational harvest of flounder reopens Dec. 1
Thursday, November 30, 2023 - The minimum size limit for flounder is 14 inches total length and the daily recreational bag limit is five fish per person. -
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Start planning for the new year: The FWC announces new Saltwater Fishing Record categories coming in 2024
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - In addition to the current All Tackle and Fly-Fishing Weight categories, the FWC will add a Youth Weight category for anglers aged 15 and under, and Youth and Adult Length categories to allow for catch-and-release records. -
FWC to meet Dec. 5 in Orlando
Monday, November 20, 2023 - For the full Dec. 5 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.” -
FWC to host meetings on proposed trophy bass regulations changes for Orange and Lochloosa lakes
Thursday, November 16, 2023 - These rule changes are part of the FWC’s Florida Trophy Bass Project and intended to create conditions that increase the waterbodies’ potential to produce largemouth bass 15 pounds and heavier. -
FWC is making a difference in shoal bass conservation
Thursday, November 9, 2023 - Freshwater fisheries researchers and managers with the FWC successfully released more than 11,000 shoal bass over the past two years. -
![Angler John Holz caught and released this 9-pound bass on Fellsmere Reservoir.]()
Fellsmere wins the “Battle of the Lakes” with the heaviest total bass catches
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - The amiable competition between participants fishing Fellsmere Reservoir and Orange Lake was designed to highlight both fisheries, generate enthusiasm for bass fishing and encourage participation in the FWC's TrophyCatch program. -
FWC to conduct partial drawdown of Bear Lake in Santa Rosa County beginning in November
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - This partial drawdown, or lowering of lake water levels, will allow for shoreline nuisance aquatic vegetation control. The lake will not close to fishing during this brief wintertime drawdown. -
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Recreational harvest of hogfish closes in waters of the Atlantic/Florida Keys starting Nov. 1
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - This closure includes all state and federal waters south of Cape Sable, which is on the Gulf side of Florida and up the Atlantic coast.


