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• FWC announces 2022 Lionfish Challenge

  Thursday, May 19, 2022 -  The 2022 Lionfish Challenge tournament kicks off May 20 and ends Sept. 6.

• Commercial fishing captain pays $22,300 to settle federal fisheries case with NOAA

  Tuesday, May 17, 2022 -  Darrell York of the commercial fishing vessel, Watch Out, agreed to pay $22,300 restitution for resource-related crimes dating back to 2015.

• Extension of snook, redfish and spotted seatrout regulations in SW Florida through August 31

  Friday, May 13, 2022 -  The catch-and-release measures for snook, redfish and spotted seatrout in all waters from Sarasota Bay through Gordon Pass in Collier County were put in place as part of the response to the prolonged 2017-2019 red tide event.

• FWC modifies 2022 blueline tilefish recreational season for Atlantic state waters

  Wednesday, May 4, 2022 -  The 2022 recreational season for blueline tilefish will be open May 1 - July 25 in state waters, closing July 26.

• FWC approves cobia rule changes for state waters

  Wednesday, May 4, 2022 -  These changes are consistent with pending regulations in Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic federal waters.

• FWC approves proposed redfish rule changes for state waters

  Wednesday, May 4, 2022 -  Staff plans to continue to gather input on the proposed rules and will return to the Commission for a Final Rule Hearing later this year.

• New dolphinfish recreational regulations start May 1 in Atlantic state waters

  Friday, April 29, 2022 -  These new regulations are a proactive conservation measure intended to help address stakeholder concerns regarding declines in the dolphinfish fishery.

• Mark your calendars: 2022 Lionfish Festival May 14-15 in Destin

  Friday, April 29, 2022 -  Activities will include fillet demonstrations; family-friendly games and activities; art, diving and conservation booths; and the world’s largest lionfish spearfishing tournament, the Emerald Coast Open.

• Stone crab season ends May 2

  Tuesday, April 26, 2022 -  Stone crab traps must be removed from the water within five days after the close of the stone crab season.

• Grouper, hogfish and blueline tilefish seasons reopen May 1 in Atlantic

  Monday, April 25, 2022 -  More information about bag and size limits, gear restrictions and fishing seasons for these species is available online at MyFWC.com/Marine.