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• FWC to conduct partial drawdown of Bear Lake in Santa Rosa County beginning in November

  Tuesday, November 7, 2023 -  This partial drawdown, or lowering of lake water levels, will allow for shoreline nuisance aquatic vegetation control. The lake will not close to fishing during this brief wintertime drawdown.

• See big bass catches at the TrophyCatch Hall of Fame Ceremony

  Tuesday, October 17, 2023 -  The ceremony will take place on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops Daytona, 1880 W. Checkered Flag Blvd., Suite N-100, Daytona Beach, FL 32114.

• ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 50% Discounts for Florida State Park Passes and FWC Hunting and Fishing Licenses

  Friday, October 13, 2023 -  The Governor fully supports Floridians in enjoying our state’s natural resources and the activities that have become family traditions such as hunting and fishing.

• Suwannee Lake FMA closed from Oct. 18-25

  Thursday, October 12, 2023 -  Public access to Suwannee Lake Fish Management Area in Suwannee County will be temporarily closed for storm debris cleanup on Oct. 18-25.

• FWC biologists identify thermal refuge habitat to improve striped bass populations in Florida

  Wednesday, October 11, 2023 -  In Florida, adult striped bass must find areas of cool water, referred to as thermal refuges, to survive the warmer summer months.

• FWC’s School Fishing Club Program funds 50 Florida schools to support outdoor education

  Wednesday, October 11, 2023 -  After undergoing a comprehensive review, 50 schools were awarded the Florida R3 Fishing Grant.

• Governor Ron DeSantis issues proclamation for National Hunting and Fishing Day in Florida

  Friday, September 22, 2023 -  Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation dedicating Sept. 23 as National Hunting and Fishing Day for the State of Florida in honor of hunters’ and anglers’ direct contributions to conservation in Florida.

• FWC to anglers: Remember these TrophyCatch dates to win!

  Monday, September 18, 2023 -  Freshwater anglers are encouraged to take note of these important dates for a chance to win awesome prizes and contribute to the conservation of Florida's largemouth bass fisheries

• FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest

  Wednesday, September 13, 2023 -  Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can create an original piece of artwork and compete in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honors and prizes.

• FWC: There’s still time to participate in Battle of the Lakes

  Thursday, August 17, 2023 -  Anglers continue to compete for the title of “the best” in the FWC's Battle of the Lakes between Fellsmere Water Management Area (also known as Headwaters and Egan lakes) and Orange Lake in Florida.