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Seasonal closure for spotted seatrout in the Central East Management Region starting Nov. 1
Friday, October 27, 2023 - Spotted seatrout will be closed to recreational harvest Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 in the Central East Management Region, which includes all state and federal waters from Palm Beach through Volusia counties. -
Suwannee Lake FMA closure extended until Nov. 6
Friday, October 27, 2023 - Public access to Suwannee Lake Fish Management Area in Suwannee County will be temporarily closed for storm debris cleanup until noon on Monday, Nov. 6. -
Fall is the time to exclude bats from your structures
Thursday, October 12, 2023 - Exclusion is not permitted during bat maternity season, which runs from April 15 - Aug.15. -
Flounder recreational harvest season closes Oct. 15
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - This closed season provides protection to flounder during pre-spawning aggregations, which ensures more fish can reproduce each year. -
FWC approves changes for snook in state waters following final rule hearing
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - These regulations will go into effect Jan. 1, 2024. -
FWC approves stone crab regulation changes
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - The FWC approved changes to recreational and commercial stone crab regulations for escape ring requirements. -
FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of gag grouper in Gulf state waters starting Oct. 19
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - Consistent state and federal recreational seasons for Gulf gag grouper will help prevent quota overages and mitigate risks of future paybacks and shortened seasons. -
FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of gag grouper in Atlantic state waters starting Oct. 23
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - Consistent state and federal recreational seasons for Atlantic gag grouper will help protect the gag grouper population and rebuild the fishery. -
Skyway Fishing Pier educational course and certificate now available online
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - To access the educational course, which must be completed before fishing in the park, visit MyFWC.com/Skyway. -
Recreational and commercial spiny lobster season opens Aug. 6
Friday, August 4, 2023 - The 2023 recreational and commercial spiny lobster season starts Aug. 6 and runs through March 31, 2024.