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• CORRECTION: FWC suspended discussions on goliath grouper spawning aggregation site protections

  Wednesday, May 10, 2023 -  For current recreational goliath grouper regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Goliath.

• FWC proposes changes for snook management

  Wednesday, May 10, 2023 -  The proposed new regions would allow the FWC to better capture local differences in the fishery.

• Atlantic red porgy, hogfish, blueline tilefish and grouper seasons reopen May 1

  Friday, April 28, 2023 -  The following species will reopen to recreational harvest May 1 in Florida state and federal waters of the Atlantic: red porgy; hogfish; blueline tilefish; gag, black, red, yellowmouth and yellowfin grouper; scamp; red hind; rock hind; coney; and graysby.

• Stone crab season closes May 2

  Friday, April 28, 2023 -  Stone crab traps must be removed from the water within five days after the close of the stone crab season.

• Recreational harvest of snook in Gulf state waters closes May 1

  Thursday, April 27, 2023 -  Season will reopen on Sept. 1, 2023

• Congratulations, youth artists! FWC announces winners of the Florida State Fish Art Contest

  Wednesday, April 26, 2023 -  The winners from all grades will have their artwork displayed in the 2023-24 Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing Regulations booklets.

• FWC to meet May 10 and 11 in Miami

  Tuesday, April 25, 2023 -  The FWC will meet in person May 10-11 at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon, 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public.

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lochloosa Lake

  Wednesday, April 19, 2023 -  The FWC will treat 32 acres of invasive hydrilla in the Alachua County lake along the northeastern shoreline where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and could impact access to navigation.

• FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Apopka

  Thursday, April 13, 2023 -  The FWC will treat invasive hydrilla in the lake in areas where it is encroaching on beneficial native submersed aquatic plants and could impact access to navigation.

• FWC partners with RBFF to fund youth fishing education in Florida

  Wednesday, April 12, 2023 -  The FWC and RBFF will support five organizations that help Florida’s Hispanic youth learn about conservation, fishing practices and fishing gear to create confident and responsible anglers.