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• Celebrate the biggest bass catches of the season at FWC’s TrophyCatch Hall of Fame Ceremony

  Thursday, November 7, 2024 -  ince its launch in 2012, TrophyCatch has grown into a widespread community of dedicated anglers committed to fishing responsibly while celebrating their catches.

• Recreational harvest of hogfish closes in waters of the Atlantic/Florida Keys starting Nov. 1

  Wednesday, October 30, 2024 -  The recreational harvest season of Florida hogfish in state and federal waters of the Atlantic and the Florida Keys is open from May 1 through Oct. 31.

• Seasonal closure for spotted seatrout in the Central East Management region starting Nov. 1

  Tuesday, October 29, 2024 -  This closed season was re-established in 2020 for the Central East Region to address declining trends in the stock and benefit spotted seatrout during times when they are particularly vulnerable to harvest.

• Recreational harvest of greater amberjack closes in Gulf waters starting Nov. 1

  Monday, October 28, 2024 -  The FWC issued an executive order to set the 2024-25 recreational season for greater amberjack in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico consistent with the new recreational federal season, Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, approved by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council.

• FWC: Now accepting applications for the annual Vamos a Pescar grant

  Wednesday, October 23, 2024 -  Through this effort local partner organizations will be able to help Florida Hispanic youth and families learn about ethical angling, conservation, fishing gear and fishing basics to help create confident and responsible anglers.

• ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Investment in Marine Infrastructure to Support Recovery Through the Florida Disaster Fund

  Wednesday, October 23, 2024 -  Governor DeSantis also announced discounts on fishing licenses and progress on Florida’s efforts to take over management of Red Snapper in the Atlantic.

• Governor Ron DeSantis proclaims National Hunting and Fishing Day in Florida

  Friday, October 18, 2024 -  This proclamation recognizes hunters and anglers for supporting conservation efforts across the state through license purchases and excise taxes on equipment.

• FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory announces Season 2’s Triple Threat Throwdown Winner

  Wednesday, October 16, 2024 -  Brian Ferreira has been drawn as the Throwdown winner and received a Bonafide P127 fully outfitted with a fishing package from Mustad Fishing and a Safety Bundle from Russ Vorhis-State Farm Insurance.

• Stone crab season starts Oct. 15

  Tuesday, October 15, 2024 -  The minimum claw size limit is 2 7/8 inches.

• Fall application period for FWC’s Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits Project opens October 4.

  Friday, October 4, 2024 -  This fall application period is the second of four EFP opportunities available, with additional application periods coming in January and April of 2025.