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• FWC invites public to attend 31st Annual Tenoroc Youth Fishing Derby

  Friday, March 6, 2026 -  FWC invites the public to a free youth freshwater fishing derby at the Tenoroc Fish Management Area in Lakeland on Saturday, April 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required and begins March 1.

• Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish opens March 1 in Gulf state and federal waters

  Friday, February 27, 2026 -  Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish will open in Gulf state and federal waters on March 1.

• FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory Triple Threat Throwdown Season 4 Starts March 1

  Thursday, February 26, 2026 -  FWC 's Catch a Florida Memory continues its 10-year “Catch-a-versary” celebration in 2026, the FWC is excited to announce that the Triple Threat Throwdown is back for Season 4!

• FWC hosts public workshops to gather input on recreational Gulf gag grouper management  

  Wednesday, February 18, 2026 -  hese workshops are intended to engage stakeholders and discuss future management options, including state management, for Gulf gag grouper.

• FWC announces public meetings to discuss new freshwater commercial fishing updates

  Tuesday, February 10, 2026 -  FWC will hold in-person public meetings to gather input on proposed rule amendments to freshwater commercial fishing regulations. Proposed updates would include implementation of an electronic trip ticket catch reporting system utilizing the VESL system currently used by saltwater commercial anglers, incorporation of quality control guidelines for all licensed freshwater commercial harvesters and updates to the Lake Okeechobee haul seine fishery.

• Applications for FWC’s Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits project open on Jan. 30

  Friday, January 30, 2026 -  The FWC will begin accepting applications Jan. 30 for Quarter 3 (March-May 2026) of the Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits project.

• Recreational harvest of snook for most of Florida’s east coast will open Feb. 1

  Thursday, January 29, 2026 -  The recreational harvest of snook in the Northeast, Indian River Lagoon and Southeast management regions will open Feb. 1 and remain open through May 31.

• Catch a Florida Memory celebrates 10 years of reeling in memories

  Tuesday, January 20, 2026 -  To celebrate the 10-year anniversary and thank participants, Catch a Florida Memory is launching new challenges, program updates and enhanced prizing throughout 2026.

• St. Johns River blue crab trap closure starts Jan. 16

  Friday, January 9, 2026 -  Recreational and commercial blue traps in the St. Johns River system must be removed from the water before Jan. 16.

• 2025: another big year for the Florida Saltwater State Records program!

  Monday, December 15, 2025 -  The program has seen a drastic increase in participation since launching the Adult and Youth Length and Youth All Tackle categories last year.