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• Update: FWC’s freshwater fisheries conservation efforts show success for shoal bass

  Thursday, October 27, 2022 -  In 2018, the Chipola River population of shoal bass was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Michael. Impacts from the storm resulted in nearly a 90% decline in the shoal bass population, which was already at risk from habitat limits and degradation as well as genetic hybridization threats.

• Flounder recreational harvest season closes Oct. 15

  Monday, October 10, 2022 -  The recreational harvest of flounder in all Florida state and federal waters will close Oct. 15, and remain closed through Nov. 30, reopening Dec. 1.

• FWC announces opening of fall recreational red snapper season in Gulf

  Thursday, October 6, 2022 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces the opening of a fall red snapper season for private recreational anglers and state for-hire operations in the Gulf of Mexico

• FWC waives commercial spiny lobster trap tag requirements for 2022-2023

  Thursday, October 6, 2022 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has filed an Executive Order to waive the commercial spiny lobster trap tag requirements for the 2022-2023 license year.

• FWC waives 2022-2023 commercial stone crab trap tag requirements in affected counties

  Thursday, October 6, 2022 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has filed an Executive Order to waive the commercial stone crab trap tag requirements in Northeast and Southwest Florida for the remainder of the 2022-2023 license year.

• FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest

  Monday, September 19, 2022 -  Students in kindergarten through twelfth grade can compete in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honors and prizes.

• Results of the 2022 Lionfish Challenge: A record-breaking year!

  Friday, September 16, 2022 -  This year’s tournament boasted a total of 707 registered participants, the most in the program’s history.

• Eight prized bass are still swimming! Catch them by Sept. 30 to win

  Monday, September 12, 2022 -  Catching one of these special bass and successfully submitting it to TrophyCatch will net the lucky angler a $5,000 Bass Pro Shops gift card and $1,000 to shop at AFTCO, plus a chance at an additional $10,000. For the specific locations and rules, visit our TrophyCatch website.

• Get hooked on marine conservation with interactive games

  Thursday, September 8, 2022 -  FWC, in partnership with Pubbly, a digital education company, created five interactive games that engage and educate students on marine fisheries conservation. Jump in and make a splash this school year with interactive games today at FloridaFishing.Pubbly.com.

• FWC arrests 2 for Monroe County lobster violations

  Thursday, September 1, 2022 -  On Aug. 31, a yearlong resource investigation by state and federal authorities ended with the arrest of two men from the Lower Keys.