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• Pull out the masks, fins and dive flags; spiny lobster seasons start soon

  Monday, July 15, 2019 -  The 2019 spiny lobster season opens with the two-day recreational mini-season July 24 and 25, followed by the regular commercial and recreational lobster season, which starts Aug. 6 and runs through March 31, 2020.

• Southwest Florida blue crab trap closure to end early

  Friday, July 12, 2019 -  Starting July 15, blue crab traps may be placed back in state waters from the Palm Beach-Broward county line to the Pasco-Hernando county line.

• FWC seeks anglers’ help gathering red snapper data along Florida’s east coast

  Wednesday, July 10, 2019 -  FWC researchers and volunteers will be out along Florida’s east coast during each day of the season asking recreational fishers about their red snapper trips and their catch.
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  Bay scallop season opens July 19 in Pasco County

  Tuesday, July 9, 2019 -  This region includes all state waters south of the Hernando – Pasco county line and north of the Anclote Key Lighthouse in northern Pinellas County, and includes all waters of the Anclote River.
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  Big Bend blue crab trap closure starts July 20

  Tuesday, July 9, 2019 -  This closure will give groups authorized by the FWC the opportunity to identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps from the water.

• Southwest Florida blue crab trap closure starts July 10, followed by Big Bend trap closure

  Friday, July 5, 2019 - 

• FWC certifies new state record flathead catfish

  Wednesday, July 3, 2019 - 

• FWC officer receives federal fisheries management council award

  Thursday, June 27, 2019 -  The award, presented to FWC Lt. Jason Marlow, acknowledges work above and beyond duty requirements and recognizes distinguished service, professionalism and dedication to enforcing federal fishing regulations in the Gulf of Mexico.
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  Shore-based shark fishing permit/educational component now available online; required by July 1

  Wednesday, June 26, 2019 -  The permit is required for all shore-based shark anglers age 16 and older, including those 65 and older who are normally exempt from needing a fishing license.

• Bay scallop season opens July 1 in Franklin-Jefferson, a portion of Taylor County & Levy-Hernando

  Monday, June 24, 2019 -  Recreational bay scallop season for Franklin through the northwestern portion of Taylor, as well as Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties opens July 1 and will remain open through Sept. 24. This includes Carrabelle, Lanark, St. Marks, Cedar Key, Crystal River and Homosassa.