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• Suwannee Lake FMA closure extended until Nov. 6

  Friday, October 27, 2023 -  Public access to Suwannee Lake Fish Management Area in Suwannee County will be temporarily closed for storm debris cleanup until noon on Monday, Nov. 6.

• FWC unveils 2023 Lionfish Challenge King and Commercial Champion, celebrating a record-breaking year

  Thursday, October 19, 2023 -  Dedicated divers embarked on 917 trips throughout the state during the 4-month tournament, triumphantly removing a staggering 30,494 lionfish from Florida state waters, nearly 5,000 more than last year.

• See big bass catches at the TrophyCatch Hall of Fame Ceremony

  Tuesday, October 17, 2023 -  The ceremony will take place on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops Daytona, 1880 W. Checkered Flag Blvd., Suite N-100, Daytona Beach, FL 32114.

• ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 50% Discounts for Florida State Park Passes and FWC Hunting and Fishing Licenses

  Friday, October 13, 2023 -  The Governor fully supports Floridians in enjoying our state’s natural resources and the activities that have become family traditions such as hunting and fishing.

• Suwannee Lake FMA closed from Oct. 18-25

  Thursday, October 12, 2023 -  Public access to Suwannee Lake Fish Management Area in Suwannee County will be temporarily closed for storm debris cleanup on Oct. 18-25.

• FWC biologists identify thermal refuge habitat to improve striped bass populations in Florida

  Wednesday, October 11, 2023 -  In Florida, adult striped bass must find areas of cool water, referred to as thermal refuges, to survive the warmer summer months.

• FWC’s School Fishing Club Program funds 50 Florida schools to support outdoor education

  Wednesday, October 11, 2023 -  After undergoing a comprehensive review, 50 schools were awarded the Florida R3 Fishing Grant.

• Flounder recreational harvest season closes Oct. 15

  Tuesday, October 10, 2023 -  This closed season provides protection to flounder during pre-spawning aggregations, which ensures more fish can reproduce each year.

• FWC approves changes for snook in state waters following final rule hearing 

  Wednesday, October 4, 2023 -  These regulations will go into effect Jan. 1, 2024.

• FWC approves stone crab regulation changes

  Wednesday, October 4, 2023 -  The FWC approved changes to recreational and commercial stone crab regulations for escape ring requirements.