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FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest
Monday, September 19, 2022 - Students in kindergarten through twelfth grade can compete in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honors and prizes. -
Eight prized bass are still swimming! Catch them by Sept. 30 to win
Monday, September 12, 2022 - Catching one of these special bass and successfully submitting it to TrophyCatch will net the lucky angler a $5,000 Bass Pro Shops gift card and $1,000 to shop at AFTCO, plus a chance at an additional $10,000. For the specific locations and rules, visit our TrophyCatch website. -
FWC announces major contribution for new pier on Lake Montgomery in Lake City
Friday, August 12, 2022 - The pier project was made possible by a generous private donation from the Grace and Aloysius Harter Family Trust, managed by Rose Pavey, to the FWC through the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida. -
FWC and City of Port St. Lucie working to improve fishing access and habitat at Peacock Park lake
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - Earlier this year, the FWC and City of Port St. Lucie staff removed 4 acres of invasive Brazilian peppertree, treated 2 acres of invasive aquatic plants and planted native vegetation throughout the lake. -
FWC approves new black crappie fishing regulations
Thursday, July 14, 2022 - The regulatory changes remove waterbody-specific length and bag limits to revert to the statewide regulations of no minimum length limit and a 25-fish bag limit. -
FWC’s School Fishing Club Program expands name to include more students
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - At its July meeting, the FWC unanimously approved changing the name of the High School Fishing Program to the School Fishing Club Program. -
FWC reveals TrophyCatch pink tag hint maps
Thursday, June 30, 2022 - As TrophyCatch heads into the last months of Season 10 and the 10-Tag Celebration, eight more prized fish are still swimming in Florida lakes and the FWC is offering clues about where to find them. -
Second tagged bass caught for TrophyCatch’s 10-Tag Celebration! Eight remain swimming across the state
Thursday, June 16, 2022 - The second tagged bass was caught on Newnans Lake on June 11 by RJ Crawford, an angler from High Springs. -
Join FWC and Bass Pro Shops for first TrophyCatch 10-Tag Celebration Ceremony
Thursday, June 9, 2022 - The event will take place Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the Lowrance “Show Up and Shop” event at Bass Pro Shops Tampa, 10501 Palm River Road, Tampa, FL 33619. -
Joe Budd Pond temporarily closed
Friday, June 3, 2022 - This closure is due to lowered water levels to evaluate the condition of the water control structure and fishing access areas and for any necessary repairs to be made.