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• FWC approves final rule to modify gag grouper recreational season in Gulf state waters

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 -  The recreational season for gag grouper in Gulf state waters will be open Sept. 1 – Nov. 10.

• FWC issues executive order to modify 2022-23 recreational season for greater amberjack in Gulf state waters

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 -  The 2022 recreational season for greater amberjack in Gulf state waters will be open Sept. 1 - Oct. 31.

• FWC proposes rule for goliath grouper spawning aggregations

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 -  The proposed rule, if approved at the final hearing, would prohibit fishing within 1,000 feet of three goliath grouper aggregation sites from July 15 – Oct. 15 each year.

• FWC approves changes for redfish in state waters following final rule hearing

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 -  The new management approach includes annual reviews of the redfish fishery and redfish regulations may be changed each year in response to the reviews.

• Blueline tilefish recreational season closes July 26 in Atlantic state waters

  Friday, July 8, 2022 -  Earlier this year, the FWC approved a temporary modification to reduce the recreational season in state waters to be consistent with recent changes in Atlantic federal waters.

• When releasing reef fish, using the right tool with the right technique makes a difference

  Thursday, June 23, 2022 -  When a fish survives release, it has another opportunity to reproduce and grow the population, leading to more fishing opportunities in the future.

• Recreational red snapper season starts June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida

  Monday, June 13, 2022 -  The recreational red snapper season will start June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 31 with 12 days in the fall.

• Bay scallop season opens June 15 between the Fenholloway and Suwannee rivers

  Friday, June 10, 2022 -  This includes all state waters in Dixie County and a portion of Taylor County and includes the towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee.

• Fish license-free in Florida two weekends in June

  Wednesday, June 1, 2022 -  The FWC invites residents and visitors to go fishing in Florida during two license-free weekends: June 4-5 for saltwater and June 11-12 for freshwater.

• FWC encourages reef fish anglers to Return ‘Em Right and conserve our fisheries for the future!

  Tuesday, May 31, 2022 -  Return ‘Em Right promotes best fishing practices to increase the survival of released reef fish.