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Spiny lobster season closes April 1
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - The spiny lobster recreational and commercial seasons close to harvest in state and federal waters starting April 1 and will reopen Aug. 6. -
New protections for multi-species fish spawning aggregations near Western Dry Rocks effective April 1
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - This includes the prohibition of all fishing from April through July in a 1-square-mile area near Western Dry Rocks. -
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TrophyCatch awards Season 8 Phoenix Bass Boat
Monday, March 22, 2021 - The FWC's TrophyCatch program has awarded the Season 8 Phoenix bass boat to Vance Mccullers from Lutz. -
4 Florida counties open April 1 to gag grouper recreational harvest
Monday, March 22, 2021 - State waters off the coast of Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson and Taylor counties will open to recreational harvest of gag grouper starting April 1. This regional season will remain open through June 30. -
Alexander Springs Run project at CR 445 bridge will benefit visitors and the environment
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - Public access at the County Road 445 bridge is temporarily closed now during construction and is to be completed by June 2021. -
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FWC urges selected license holders to participate in the Freshwater Stocking Angler Survey
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - UF and the FWC are seeking help in a study of freshwater recreational stocking preferences in Florida recreational freshwater fisheries. -
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Gone Coastal: How to start your fishing adventure
Monday, March 8, 2021 - Get started on your fishing journey with this quick guide for new anglers. -
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FWC celebrates 12 years of out-of-season largemouth bass spawning
Thursday, March 4, 2021 - . The benefit to the FWC is the efficiency of producing more fish without the added expense of collecting additional broodstock. -
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Last call for Florida Fish Art Contest entries
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - This contest is open to youth in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade from across the globe. The deadline to enter is March 31 – start your entry today! -
FWC announces next steps for the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Management Plan
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - The FWC invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, March 23 at 6 p.m. that will provide an update on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Management Plan currently in development.
