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• FWC proposes Phase II changes to Marine Special Activity License program 

  Thursday, May 22, 2025 -  Staff will continue to gather public feedback on Phase II changes and will return to the Commission in November for a final public hearing with any additional changes. 

• FWC proposes changes to protect a bonefish pre-spawning aggregation in Biscayne National Park

  Thursday, May 22, 2025 -  This newly discovered aggregation is the only scientifically documented one of its kind in Florida.

• FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of snowy grouper in Atlantic state waters starting June 9

  Thursday, May 22, 2025 -  The 2025 recreational season will close at 12:01 a.m. on June 9, 2025, consistent with the closure in adjacent federal waters.

• FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of gag grouper in Atlantic state waters starting June 26

  Thursday, May 22, 2025 -  The 2025 recreational season will close at 12:01 a.m. on June 26, 2025, consistent with the closure in adjacent federal waters.

• FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of blueline tilefish in Atlantic state waters starting July 22

  Thursday, May 22, 2025 -  The 2025 recreational season will close at 12:01 a.m. on July 22, 2025, consistent with the closure in adjacent federal waters.

• FWC marks 5 years of the State Reef Fish Survey, advancing sustainable fisheries through data-driven efforts 

  Wednesday, May 14, 2025 -  SRFS provides high-quality, timely data essential for evaluating and managing important reef fish stocks across the state.   

• Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day and Festival     

  Tuesday, May 13, 2025 -  Everyone is invited to celebrate LRAD at this year’s Lionfish Festival, which will be held May 17–18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT at HarborWalk Village in Destin.

• Tarpon fishing this season? Make sure to follow these best fishing practices to keep silver kings reigning 

  Monday, May 12, 2025 -  From gear selection and handling techniques to proper release and shark awareness, here are the key practices every angler should know.

• Recreational harvest of Atlantic greater amberjack, red porgy, hogfish, blueline tilefish and several groupers will open May 1

  Wednesday, April 30, 2025 -  More information about specific fishing seasons, bag and size limits, and gear restrictions for these species is available online at MyFWC.com/Marine.

• Recreational harvest of Gulf greater amberjack remains closed during May 

  Tuesday, April 29, 2025 -  This harvest closure is consistent with the closures in Gulf federal waters and is meant to reduce harvest and improve the stock.