FWC approves changes to inshore shrimp harvest in Nassau and Duval counties

At its August meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to increase the dead shrimp allowance for commercial live bait shrimp harvesters in Nassau and Duval counties from 1 gallon to 5 gallons.

This regulation change was requested by stakeholders and will allow commercial shrimpers to use dead shrimp rather than discarding. This will also make the dead shrimp allowance for commercial live bait shrimp harvesters consistent statewide.

For the full Commission Meeting August 13-14 agenda, visit MyFWC.com/Commission and click “Commission Meetings.”

For current commercial and recreational shrimp regulations, visit MyFWC.com/fishing and click “Saltwater Commercial Regulations” or “Saltwater Recreational Regulations.”