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• Recreational harvest of blueline tilefish in Atlantic state waters closes Sep. 1

  Friday, August 25, 2023 -  Blueline tilefish closes for recreational harvest in Atlantic state waters (including all state waters of Monroe County) on Sept. 1, with the last day of harvest being Aug. 31.

• FWC: There’s still time to participate in Battle of the Lakes

  Thursday, August 17, 2023 -  Anglers continue to compete for the title of “the best” in the FWC's Battle of the Lakes between Fellsmere Water Management Area (also known as Headwaters and Egan lakes) and Orange Lake in Florida.

• ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 17-Day Extension of Record Gulf Recreational Red Snapper Season

  Friday, August 11, 2023 -  2023 season now totals 87 days, the longest combined season since the state assumed management of Gulf red snapper

• Recreational and commercial spiny lobster season opens Aug. 6

  Friday, August 4, 2023 -  The 2023 recreational and commercial spiny lobster season starts Aug. 6 and runs through March 31, 2024.

• CORRECTION: Recreational harvest of Gulf greater amberjack opened Aug. 1 and will close on Aug. 25

  Thursday, August 3, 2023 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to close the 2023-24 recreational season for greater amberjack in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico, consistent with the federal closure.

• Florida Schools: Register for FWC’s School Fishing Club Program

  Tuesday, August 1, 2023 -  This annual educational program focuses on teaching youth anglers about best fishing practices to help ensure the future of fishing in Florida.

• Recreational harvest of Gulf greater amberjack opened Aug. 1 and will close on Aug. 25

  Friday, July 28, 2023 -  The FWC issued an executive order to close the 2023-24 recreational season for greater amberjack in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico, consistent with the federal closure, during its July Commission meeting.

• Recreational harvest of Gulf gray triggerfish opens Aug. 1

  Friday, July 28, 2023 -  The season is scheduled to close on Jan. 1, 2024.

• FWC seeks public input on snook regional management at Aug. 2 virtual workshop

  Thursday, July 27, 2023 -  The FWC is adopting a holistic management approach for snook that includes a review of several environmental and human factors.

• Florida spiny lobster seasons starts soon

  Friday, July 21, 2023 -  The 2023 spiny lobster season opens with the two-day recreational mini-season on July 26 and 27, followed by the regular commercial and recreational lobster season, which starts Aug. 6 and runs through March 31, 2024.