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Spotted seatrout harvest closes in Western Panhandle on Feb. 1
Monday, January 29, 2024 - Harvest will reopen in the Western Panhandle Region on March 1, 2024. -
Recreational harvest of snook for most of Florida’s east coast will open Feb. 1
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - These regions and regulations are part of the FWC's holistic management approach for Florida's most popular inshore fisheries. -
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Touts Record-Breaking Success of Great Outdoors Initiative
Thursday, January 18, 2024 - More than 75,000 Gold Sportsman licenses totaling $24 million and more than 55,000 state park passes totaling $2.86 million were sold during the initiative. -
St. Johns River blue crab trap closure starts Jan. 16
Monday, January 8, 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. -
FWC seeks public input on Pasco Zone bay scallop season at Jan. 9 virtual workshop
Thursday, January 4, 2024 - Based on public feedback and the outcome of this recent season, staff are recommending establishing a 40-day season, beginning July 10 through Aug. 18, in rule for future seasons in the Pasco Zone. -
Recreational harvest of shallow water grouper in Atlantic state waters closed Jan. 1
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - The shallow water grouper complex includes black, gag, yellowfin, scamp, yellowmouth, red, coney, graysby, red hind, and rock hind. -
FWC reminds anglers of changes for snook beginning Jan. 1
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - The new regions are part of the FWC's holistic management approach for Florida's most popular inshore fisheries. -
FWC recognizes bass tournament volunteers in Highlands County
Thursday, December 21, 2023 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) congratulates the Lake Istokpoga Bass Tournament Volunteer Team for 10 years of service. -
Under Governor DeSantis, Florida Remains the Top Destination for Fishing, Hunting and Outdoor Recreation
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FWC TrophyCatch program ends Season 11 with a splash
Friday, December 15, 2023 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program wrapped up a successful 11th year with two major events, awarding anglers with neat prizes including a brand-new bass boat! The TrophyCatch team awarded one lucky winner a Phoenix bass boat at the Bobby Lane High School Cup fishing tournament on Dec. 2. Five finalists randomly selected from TrophyCatch registrants participated in a reverse drawing that named youth angler Curtis Collins the winner of the boat package.