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State record fish require proper certification
Thursday, March 5, 2020 - To properly certify a new Florida state record, an FWC biologist must identify the fish species, and an FWC employee—usually but not necessarily the same individual—must witness its weighing on a certified scale. -
FWC to hold public meeting discussing a management plan for Harris Chain of Lakes
Thursday, February 27, 2020 - The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tavares Civic Center, 110 E Caroline Street, Tavares, FL 32778. -
Gray triggerfish opens March 1 in Gulf state and federal waters
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - Learn more about gray triggerfish regulations at MyFWC.com/Marine. -
Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic in Naples promises day of learning and fun
Monday, February 24, 2020 - Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling appreciation for our marine environment and providing fun, family outings are the objectives for the Kids’ Fishing Clinic. -
Spotted seatrout opens March 1 in Western Panhandle zone
Monday, February 24, 2020 - The new spotted seatrout size limit statewide is 15 to 19 inches total length, with one over 19 inches per vessel allowed. -
Snook opens to recreational harvest March 1 in some Gulf waters
Monday, February 24, 2020 - Unique to the region, snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World. -
FWC approves 2021 and beyond Gulf County bay scallop season
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - The long-term bay scallop season in Gulf County (including St. Joseph Bay) to open Aug. 16 through Sept. 24 each year beginning in 2021. -
FWC extends snook, red drum and spotted seatrout catch-and-release measures in areas impacted by prolonged red tide
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - All three species will remain catch-and-release through May 31, 2021, in all waters from the Hernando/Pasco county line south through Gordon Pass in Collier County. -
FWC approves Biscayne National Park fishing regulation changes
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - The FWC approved several regulatory changes aimed at achieving fishery management goals in Biscayne National Park. -
Report horseshoe crab sightings to FWC for science
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - Reporting horseshoe crab sightings provides important information about habitat use, population distribution and environmental conditions for spawning to FWC marine biologists.