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• FWC: There’s still time to participate in Battle of the Lakes

  Thursday, August 17, 2023 -  Anglers continue to compete for the title of “the best” in the FWC's Battle of the Lakes between Fellsmere Water Management Area (also known as Headwaters and Egan lakes) and Orange Lake in Florida.

• Florida Schools: Register for FWC’s School Fishing Club Program

  Tuesday, August 1, 2023 -  This annual educational program focuses on teaching youth anglers about best fishing practices to help ensure the future of fishing in Florida.

• FWC highlights importance of Sport Fish Restoration program in new video with Mud Hole Custom Tackle

  Thursday, July 20, 2023 -  This compelling video was produced in collaboration with Mud Hole Custom Tackle as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partner with a Payer initiative.

• The FWC celebrates Florida waterbodies listed in Bassmaster's “Top 10 Best Bass Lakes of 2023”

  Monday, July 10, 2023 -  Fellsmere Reservoir/Stick Marsh, Orange Lake and Lake Okeechobee have captured the attention of anglers and fishing enthusiasts across the nation, solidifying Florida's reputation as a premier bass fishing destination.

• FWC announces winner of the School Fishing Club Conservation Project Competition

  Wednesday, June 14, 2023 -  The FWC School Fishing Club Program congratulates the Chambers High School fishing team as the Grand Prize winners of FWC’s School Fishing Conservation Project Competition.

• Reel in some Florida fun on license-free fishing weekends in June

  Thursday, June 1, 2023 -  The FWC invites Florida residents and visitors to go fishing during two license-free weekends: June 3-4 for saltwater and June 10-11 for freshwater.

• Shoal bass conservation update: Another successful release of hatchery-raised stock

  Monday, May 22, 2023 -  Freshwater fisheries biologists and managers from the FWC successfully released 7,800 hatchery-raised shoal bass fingerlings (young fish) into the Chipola River on May 12.

• FWC Commissioners approve rule changes to two fish management areas

  Thursday, May 11, 2023 -  The changes will establish Doral Glades Park as a new fish management area in Miami-Dade County and remove Lang Lake as an FMA in Hamilton County.

• Congratulations, youth artists! FWC announces winners of the Florida State Fish Art Contest

  Wednesday, April 26, 2023 -  The winners from all grades will have their artwork displayed in the 2023-24 Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing Regulations booklets.

• FWC to meet May 10 and 11 in Miami

  Tuesday, April 25, 2023 -  The FWC will meet in person May 10-11 at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon, 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public.