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FWC, partners celebrate the grand opening of new fishing pier in Lake City
Monday, January 13, 2025 - The new pier, dedicated in memory of Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Al Harter, a World War II veteran, offers residents and visitors a prime location for fishing, family gatherings and enjoying the scenic beauty of Lake Montgomery. -
FWC: New year, new TrophyCatch website!
Thursday, January 9, 2025 - The redesigned site has exciting features, including improved functionality, enhanced security and seamless integration with the GoOutdoors Florida licensing platform. -
FWC enhances boater safety with interactive waterway app campaign
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - Over 1 million boat owners in Florida now have access to the following benefits and safety features in the free DECKEE app. -
FWC shares reminders about cold weather impacts on wildlife
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - As much of the state experiences significantly colder temperatures, the FWC is sharing reminders about what to do – and what not to do – when seeing certain wildlife that could be impacted by the colder weather. -
Quarter 3 application period for FWC’s Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits Project opens Jan. 3
Thursday, January 2, 2025 - The application period will remain open for 10 days and will close on Jan. 13. -
Spotted seatrout Central East Management Region season reopens Jan. 1
Monday, December 30, 2024 - Spotted seatrout are one of Florida’s most popular inshore fisheries. -
Franklin County to Florida/Alabama state line blue crab trap closure starts Jan. 5
Monday, December 30, 2024 - This closure will give groups authorized by the FWC the opportunity to identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps from the water. -
Recreational harvest of shallow water grouper in Atlantic state waters closes Jan. 1
Friday, December 27, 2024 - The shallow water grouper complex includes black, gag, yellowfin, scamp, yellowmouth, red, coney, graysby, red hind and rock hind. -
Recreational harvest of Gulf gray triggerfish closes Jan. 1
Friday, December 27, 2024 - Harvest will open on March 1, 2025. -
Recreational harvest of red grouper and lane snapper opens in Gulf state waters Jan. 1
Thursday, December 26, 2024 - If you plan to fish for red grouper in Gulf state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel, you must sign up for the State Reef Fish Angler Designation (annual renewal is required).