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• FWC approves dolphinfish rule changes for Atlantic state waters

  Thursday, March 3, 2022 -  For current recreational dolphinfish regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine and click on “Recreational Regulations” and “Dolphinfish.” This page will be updated with the new regulations when they take effect.

• FWC approves changes to shrimp regulations

  Wednesday, March 2, 2022 -  These changes are the final phase of a long-term effort to update shrimp regulations.

• Report horseshoe crab sightings to FWC for science

  Monday, February 28, 2022 -  Reporting horseshoe crab sightings provides valuable information about habitat use, population distribution and environmental conditions for nesting to the FWC.

• March saltwater fishing reopenings in the Gulf

  Wednesday, February 23, 2022 -  Learn more about recreational fishing regulations at MyFWC.com/Marine by clicking on “Recreational Regulations.”

• Spotted seatrout: Western Panhandle harvest closes Feb. 1

  Friday, January 28, 2022 -  Spotted seatrout harvest will reopen in the Western Panhandle Region March 1, 2022.

• Snook slated to reopen in Atlantic state waters Feb. 1 

  Thursday, January 27, 2022 -  For more information about snook, visit MyFWC.com/Marine and click on “Recreational Regulations” and “Snook.”

• St. Johns River blue crab trap closure ending early

  Wednesday, January 19, 2022 -  Recreational and commercial blue crab traps can be placed back in all waters of the St. Johns River system starting Friday, Jan. 21.

• Share your input on the future management of goliath grouper

  Tuesday, January 4, 2022 -  Share your input by attending an online workshop.

• Leading the charge on handling bull redfish

  Tuesday, December 28, 2021 -  While there is no doubt that monster reds have rightfully earned their place in the big leagues, any redfish angler worth their salt will tell you that an important part of any trip catching bull reds is the release.

• St. Johns River blue crab trap closure starts Jan. 16

  Monday, December 27, 2021 -  This closure will give groups authorized by the FWC the opportunity to identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps from the water.