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• FWC: License-free Freshwater Fishing Weekend is June 8 and 9

  Tuesday, June 4, 2024 -  Florida residents and visitors of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to try recreational fishing on this special weekend and the FWC has helpful resources for new anglers to get started.

• FWC hosts inaugural Commercial Fishing Industry Summit

  Friday, May 31, 2024 -  The goal of the summit was to gather representatives from the industry to help develop a vision for the commercial fishing industry for the next five to 10 years.

• Five things you need to remember to enjoy your day of reef fishing

  Thursday, May 30, 2024 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) shares five important things you need to remember for a successful day of reef fishing.

• Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish and greater amberjack closes in Gulf state waters June 1

  Wednesday, May 29, 2024 -  Seasonal harvest closures help conserve Florida’s valuable fisheries for the future.

• FWC announces 2024 Lionfish Challenge

  Thursday, May 23, 2024 -  The Lionfish Challenge is a free summer-long lionfish tournament open to recreational and commercial competitors of all ages around the state of Florida.

• FWC announces winner of the School Fishing Club Conservation Project Competition

  Thursday, May 23, 2024 -  The Grand Prize winner, J.W. Mitchell High School fishing team, completed various conservation projects including cleaning up their local waterways and working to restore vital aquatic habitat.

• ICYMI: Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fund Cast $400,000 Lifeline to Revive Lake George

  Wednesday, May 15, 2024 -  Thanks to this funding, the project will meticulously restore the lake's submerged vegetation with the construction of protective enclosures around eelgrass to foster its growth.

• Keep Florida the Fishing and Boating Capital of the World, become a Florida Friendly Angler today!

  Monday, May 13, 2024 -  This free, self-paced, online course is perfect for new and experienced anglers who want to learn about best fishing practices, protecting fish habitat and marine fisheries management.

• Recreational harvest of Gulf red grouper closes July 1

  Thursday, May 2, 2024 -  The 2024 recreational season will be closed from July 1 through Dec. 31, consistent with the closure in Gulf federal waters.

• FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of gag grouper in Atlantic state waters starting June 15

  Thursday, May 2, 2024 -  The 2024 recreational season will close at 12:01 a.m. on June 15, 2024, consistent with the closure in adjacent federal waters.