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• FWC: You’re invited to the Annual Tenoroc Youth Fishing Derby

  Thursday, March 2, 2023 -  This special event will be conducted on Derby Lake Recreational Facility, a 16-acre former phosphate mine that is stocked with a variety of freshwater sport fish and catfish.

• FWC enhancing habitat at Crescent Lake

  Monday, February 27, 2023 -  The 15,960-acre lake is in Putnam and Flagler counties and is popular for anglers targeting largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and black crappie.

• FWC and SJRWMD begin habitat enhancement project on St. Johns Water Management Area - Stick Marsh/Farm 13

  Tuesday, February 7, 2023 -  A drawdown will be conducted from February-August 2023, where water will be released and the low water levels will stimulate growth of aquatic plants.

• Last call for Florida Fish Art Contest entries!

  Wednesday, February 1, 2023 -  This contest is open to youth in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade from across the state. The deadline to enter is Feb. 28 – start your entry today!

• FWC thanks Coastal Conservation Association Florida for its continued sponsorship

  Tuesday, January 31, 2023 -  Through the partnership, five additional schools were funded this year for the School Fishing Club Program, helping more students learn about ethical angling, conservation,

• FWC: Suwannee Lake Fish Management Area closed Jan. 13-16 for fish management activities

  Tuesday, January 10, 2023 -  The management activities are part of the FWC’s Florida Trophy Bass Project, a new effort to ensure Florida is the trophy bass capital of the world through management, documentation and promotion.

• FWC: Suwannee Lake Fish Management Area closed Jan. 5-8 for fish management activities

  Tuesday, January 3, 2023 -  The management activities are part of the FWC’s Florida Trophy Bass Project, a new effort to ensure Florida is the trophy bass capital of the world through management, documentation and promotion.

• FWC: Celebrating another successful TrophyCatch season

  Monday, December 12, 2022 -  Season 10 ended in October with these incredible highlights:

• Celebrate TrophyCatch Hall of Fame winners this Saturday at Bass Pro Shops Palm Bay!

  Monday, December 5, 2022 -  The festivities will take place at Bass Pro Shops Palm Bay, 750 Bass Pro Drive NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 on Saturday, Dec. 10. The awards ceremony begins at 5 p.m. and there will be activities for the whole family beginning at 10 a.m.

• FWC Commissioners approve rules to conserve Gulf striped bass

  Thursday, December 1, 2022 -  The bag limit of three fish per day for striped bass will remain in effect. The proposed change to the length limit would change from 18 inches minimum size to no minimum size with only one fish over 24 inches.