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FWC: Manatees are on the move! Go slow, look out below
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - The FWC is reminding anyone on the water to slow down and look out for manatees while boating in Florida this spring. -
FWC and UF extend deadline for Freshwater Stocking Angler Survey
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - The University of Florida, with assistance from the FWC, have extended the deadline to take the Freshwater Stocking Angler Survey to April 30. -
FWC and FOLA announce $5,000 winner during the Lake Apopka Fish Challenge
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - Christian Greico from Tampa caught the $5,000 prize trophy bass during the Lake Apopka Fish Tag Challenge, which began in January and ends May 31. -
SW Florida snook, redfish and spotted seatrout: FWC wants your input
Monday, March 29, 2021 - The FWC will be holding three virtual workshops to gather public input about the short-term management of snook, redfish and spotted seatrout in southwest Florida. -
Lights out, stash the trash. It’s sea turtle nesting season!
Monday, March 29, 2021 - Beachgoers can help protect nesting sea turtles by practicing some simple tips. -
FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Sampson and Alligator Lake
Friday, March 26, 2021 - The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the Bradford and Columbia county lakes in areas where it is impacting navigation and encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants. -
Spiny lobster season closes April 1
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - The spiny lobster recreational and commercial seasons close to harvest in state and federal waters starting April 1 and will reopen Aug. 6. -
New protections for multi-species fish spawning aggregations near Western Dry Rocks effective April 1
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - This includes the prohibition of all fishing from April through July in a 1-square-mile area near Western Dry Rocks. -
TrophyCatch awards Season 8 Phoenix Bass Boat
Monday, March 22, 2021 - The FWC's TrophyCatch program has awarded the Season 8 Phoenix bass boat to Vance Mccullers from Lutz. -
4 Florida counties open April 1 to gag grouper recreational harvest
Monday, March 22, 2021 - State waters off the coast of Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson and Taylor counties will open to recreational harvest of gag grouper starting April 1. This regional season will remain open through June 30.