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FWC approves 2021 and beyond Gulf County bay scallop season
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - The long-term bay scallop season in Gulf County (including St. Joseph Bay) to open Aug. 16 through Sept. 24 each year beginning in 2021. -
FWC extends snook, red drum and spotted seatrout catch-and-release measures in areas impacted by prolonged red tide
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - All three species will remain catch-and-release through May 31, 2021, in all waters from the Hernando/Pasco county line south through Gordon Pass in Collier County. -
FWC approves Biscayne National Park fishing regulation changes
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - The FWC approved several regulatory changes aimed at achieving fishery management goals in Biscayne National Park. -
Report horseshoe crab sightings to FWC for science
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - Reporting horseshoe crab sightings provides important information about habitat use, population distribution and environmental conditions for spawning to FWC marine biologists. -
TrophyCatch celebrates first Hall of Fame Catch of Season 8
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program, now in Season 8, commemorates its first Hall of Fame bass caught in the new season. Weighing 14 pounds, 2 ounces, it was caught and released in Lake Placid on Jan. 31 by Thomas Hendel, also from Lake Placid. -
Sawfish: What to do when you accidentally hook one
Monday, February 10, 2020 - Do not pull it out of the water and do not try to handle it. Refrain from using ropes or restraining the animal in any way, and never remove the saw. -
Snook slated to reopen in Atlantic state waters Feb. 1
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - The season will remain open through May 31. -
Spotted seatrout: new zones, regulations, and Western Panhandle seasonal closure effective Feb. 1
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - These changes were made to benefit spotted seatrout populations while continuing to provide quality fishing opportunities. -
FWC invites public to Harris Chain of Lakes Open House
Friday, January 10, 2020 - The FWC will be hosting an open house on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 3-8 p.m. at the Tavares Pavilion on the Lake at 200 S. Disston Ave., Tavares, FL 32778. This free event is open to the public.