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FWC enhances Lake George by planting eelgrass
Monday, June 22, 2020 - The eelgrass was planted within fenced enclosures to protect the new plants until they are established. These planted areas will provide valuable habitat for many fish and wildlife species. -
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Find FWC fishing regulations on your phone via Fish Rules App
Thursday, June 18, 2020 - FWC is now partnering with Fish Rules App for its saltwater fishing regulations, and a freshwater app is on its way. -
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FWC’s TrophyCatch celebrates 10,000 catches
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - The TrophyCatch program rewards anglers who provide documentation of their catch and release of largemouth bass weighing 8 pounds or heavier in Florida. -
Bay scallop season opens July 1 in Franklin-Jefferson, a portion of Taylor County, & Levy-Hernando
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - Will remain open through Sept. 24. This includes Carrabelle, Lanark, St. Marks, Cedar Key, Crystal River and Homosassa. -
FWC needs your input on future management of the stone crab fishery
Thursday, June 11, 2020 - Workshops will start at 6 p.m., EDT on June 16 and June 18. -
Fire, water and big machines: all used by FWC to enhance East Lake Toho habitat
Thursday, June 11, 2020 - The East Lake Toho drawdown, which began in October of 2019, is now complete and will improve both fish and wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities in and around the lake. -
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Recreational Red Snapper Season starts June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - The recreational Red Snapper Season will start June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters and remain open through July 25, closing July 26. -
Bay scallop season opens June 15 in Dixie County and a portion of Taylor County
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - The daily bag limit from June 15-30 in this area is 1 gallon of whole bay scallops in shell or 1 cup shucked per person OR 5 gallons whole or 2 pints shucked per vessel. -
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Try saltwater and freshwater fishing license-free
Friday, June 5, 2020 - License-free saltwater fishing weekend is June 6 and 7, and license-free freshwater fishing weekend is June 13 and 14. -
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When releasing deep-water fish, the right tools mean everything
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 - Continue your role as a conservationist when releasing fish by looking out for signs of barotrauma and being prepared to respond.




