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Recreational harvest of shallow water grouper in Atlantic state waters closed Jan. 1
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - The shallow water grouper complex includes black, gag, yellowfin, scamp, yellowmouth, red, coney, graysby, red hind, and rock hind. -
FWC reminds anglers of changes for snook beginning Jan. 1
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - The new regions are part of the FWC's holistic management approach for Florida's most popular inshore fisheries. -
FWC recognizes bass tournament volunteers in Highlands County
Thursday, December 21, 2023 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) congratulates the Lake Istokpoga Bass Tournament Volunteer Team for 10 years of service. -
Under Governor DeSantis, Florida Remains the Top Destination for Fishing, Hunting and Outdoor Recreation
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FWC TrophyCatch program ends Season 11 with a splash
Friday, December 15, 2023 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program wrapped up a successful 11th year with two major events, awarding anglers with neat prizes including a brand-new bass boat! The TrophyCatch team awarded one lucky winner a Phoenix bass boat at the Bobby Lane High School Cup fishing tournament on Dec. 2. Five finalists randomly selected from TrophyCatch registrants participated in a reverse drawing that named youth angler Curtis Collins the winner of the boat package. -
New trap tags for commercial lobster and crab traps starting Jan. 1
Friday, December 15, 2023 - For the 2024-25 season, all commercial trap tags will be green and printed with “FWCC,” the season year, tag type and endorsement number (for example, FWCC 24/25 VHI-123456). -
FWC to host public meeting on Lake Istokpoga management activities
Thursday, December 14, 2023 - The FWC is hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Bert J. Harris Agricultural Center, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875. -
FWC invites public to Harris Chain Open House
Monday, December 11, 2023 - The event will be held on Jan. 24, 2024, from 3-8 p.m. at The Venetian Center, 1 Dozier Circle, Leesburg, FL 34748. -
FWC approves modifications to two freshwater fisheries permits
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - The FWC approved two rule modifications to the Black Bass Tournament Exemption Permit and the Scientific Collector’s Permit. -
Recreational harvest of flounder reopens Dec. 1
Thursday, November 30, 2023 - The minimum size limit for flounder is 14 inches total length and the daily recreational bag limit is five fish per person.