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FWC hosts public meeting on the Orange Creek Basin
Monday, September 16, 2024 - The FWC will host a public meeting on Oct. 10, from 6-8 p.m. to discuss FWC activities and conditions on Orange, Lochloosa, and Newnans lakes. -
![Announcing the 2024-25 Fish Art Contest”, A Florida Bass artwork created by last year’s 4-6th grade, freshwater runner-up, Hannah Wang. Including the FWC, Fish Art Contest, and Wildlife Forever branded logos.]()
Calling all young artists! Florida’s 2024-2025 Fish Art Contest begins
Friday, September 13, 2024 - The annual program invites youth from around the world to connect with nature and learn about fish and aquatic habitats while exploring creative art and writing. -
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FWC's TrophyCatch program hits 15,000 catches: A testament to Florida’s premier bass fishing
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - Designed to enhance understanding of the state’s bass population and encourage conservation, the program has achieved a remarkable level of participation and success. -
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FWC: 50 Florida schools receive funding for the annual School Fishing Club Program grant
Friday, August 16, 2024 - The School Fishing Club Program is an annual educational grant program that teaches youth anglers about best fishing practices to help ensure the future of fishing in Florida. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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! -
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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.
