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• Stone crab season ends May 2

  Friday, April 23, 2021 -  This annual season closure date was modified last year as part of a suite of changes that were made in response to a long-term decline in harvest and because the stone crab fishery is likely undergoing overfishing.

• Catch a Florida Memory in the prime of springtime

  Thursday, April 22, 2021 -  From surf fishing to offshore expeditions, there are opportunities for everyone to catch a Florida memory!

• Looking for an eco-minded fishing guide? 

  Tuesday, April 20, 2021 -  Check out the Florida Friendly Fishing Guide certification program.

• FWC and UF extend deadline for Freshwater Stocking Angler Survey

  Wednesday, March 31, 2021 -  The University of Florida, with assistance from the FWC, have extended the deadline to take the Freshwater Stocking Angler Survey to April 30.

• FWC and FOLA announce $5,000 winner during the Lake Apopka Fish Challenge

  Tuesday, March 30, 2021 -  Christian Greico from Tampa caught the $5,000 prize trophy bass during the Lake Apopka Fish Tag Challenge, which began in January and ends May 31.

• SW Florida snook, redfish and spotted seatrout: FWC wants your input

  Monday, March 29, 2021 -  The FWC will be holding three virtual workshops to gather public input about the short-term management of snook, redfish and spotted seatrout in southwest Florida.

• 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.

• 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.