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• FWC proposes rule for goliath grouper spawning aggregations

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 -  The proposed rule, if approved at the final hearing, would prohibit fishing within 1,000 feet of three goliath grouper aggregation sites from July 15 – Oct. 15 each year.

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

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 -  The new management approach includes annual reviews of the redfish fishery and redfish regulations may be changed each year in response to the reviews.

• Blueline tilefish recreational season closes July 26 in Atlantic state waters

  Friday, July 8, 2022 -  Earlier this year, the FWC approved a temporary modification to reduce the recreational season in state waters to be consistent with recent changes in Atlantic federal waters.

• FWC reveals TrophyCatch pink tag hint maps

  Thursday, June 30, 2022 -  As TrophyCatch heads into the last months of Season 10 and the 10-Tag Celebration, eight more prized fish are still swimming in Florida lakes and the FWC is offering clues about where to find them.

• When releasing reef fish, using the right tool with the right technique makes a difference

  Thursday, June 23, 2022 -  When a fish survives release, it has another opportunity to reproduce and grow the population, leading to more fishing opportunities in the future.

• FWC and volunteers work to restore aquatic habitat in Lake George

  Tuesday, June 21, 2022 -  Over 45 volunteers joined FWC staff in planting more than 50,000 eelgrass plants along the shallow shoreline areas of the lake.

• Second tagged bass caught for TrophyCatch’s 10-Tag Celebration! Eight remain swimming across the state

  Thursday, June 16, 2022 -  The second tagged bass was caught on Newnans Lake on June 11 by RJ Crawford, an angler from High Springs.

• Recreational red snapper season starts June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida

  Monday, June 13, 2022 -  The recreational red snapper season will start June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 31 with 12 days in the fall.

• Bay scallop season opens June 15 between the Fenholloway and Suwannee rivers

  Friday, June 10, 2022 -  This includes all state waters in Dixie County and a portion of Taylor County and includes the towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee.

• Join FWC and Bass Pro Shops for first TrophyCatch 10-Tag Celebration Ceremony

  Thursday, June 9, 2022 -  The event will take place Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the Lowrance “Show Up and Shop” event at Bass Pro Shops Tampa, 10501 Palm River Road, Tampa, FL 33619.