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FWC Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Recommended Budget for Prioritizing Florida’s Natural Resources
Monday, February 3, 2025 - Recommendations include $30 million to Restore Apalachicola’s Oyster Habitat, $10 Million for Shooting Sports Facilities, and $10 million for Artificial Reefs -
FWC to host virtual public meetings on bass taxonomy rule updates
Monday, January 27, 2025 - The purpose of these meetings is to provide updates on recent taxonomic changes that recognize Florida bass (Micropterus salmoides) as a species distinct from largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans). -
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. -
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 Gulf gray triggerfish closes Jan. 1
Friday, December 27, 2024 - Harvest will open on March 1, 2025. -
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 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).