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• New name, same fish: Largemouth bass are now Florida bass

  Wednesday, July 17, 2024 -  The American Fisheries Society established the Florida bass as a separate species from the largemouth bass. This means that in most of Florida (except the western Panhandle) what was known as a largemouth bass is now called a Florida bass.

• FWC: Catch the next state record bass in Florida, follow these steps

  Thursday, July 11, 2024 -  Watch the steps in this new video to be prepared to certify a potential state record bass.

• FWC: New fishing license card designs feature youth artwork from Florida Fish Art Contest

  Tuesday, July 2, 2024 -  The FWC is proud to showcase the wonderful artwork submitted by young artists around the state and to celebrate their talent by highlighting two of them through this special initiative.

• FWC celebrates 25 years serving the people and wildlife of Florida

  Monday, July 1, 2024 -  The FWC and its staff would like to thank all its partners, stakeholders, volunteers and others who have helped make it one of the foremost conservation agencies in the country.

• Second pink-tagged bass caught in the FWC’s TrophyCatch promotion. More are swimming!

  Thursday, June 27, 2024 -  While fishing Porter Lake last week with his son, Bruce Doolittle Sr. caught a pink-tagged bass – the second tag of this trophy bass fishing promotion and the first from this lake!

• FWC: First prized bass caught in TrophyCatch pink tag contest

  Monday, June 24, 2024 -  Harry Linsinbigler IV caught a prized, pink-tagged bass (11 pounds, 4 ounces) in Lake Rochelle, one of the Northwest Winter Haven Chain of Lakes.

• 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 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.

• FWC approves rule amendment for largemouth bass possession

  Wednesday, May 1, 2024 -  The amendment clarifies possession rules when documenting largemouth bass for TrophyCatch, FWC’s bass fishing and citizen science program.

• FWC announces winners of 2024 Florida State Fish Art Contest

  Friday, April 26, 2024 -  Students in kindergarten through 12th grade submitted their artwork in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honors, and prizes.