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• Recreational and commercial spiny lobster season opens Aug. 6

  Monday, August 2, 2021 -  The 2021 recreational and commercial spiny lobster season starts Aug. 6 and runs through March 31, 2022.

• Spiny lobster seasons start soon

  Tuesday, July 27, 2021 -  The two-day recreational mini-season is July 28 and 29, followed by the regular commercial and recreational lobster season, which starts Aug. 6 and runs through March 31, 2022.

• Last day of recreational red snapper season in Gulf state and federal waters is July 28

  Monday, July 26, 2021 -  If you plan to fish for red snapper in state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel, even if you are exempt from fishing license requirements, you must sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler (annual renewal required).

• Greater amberjack and gray triggerfish reopen to recreational harvest in Gulf waters Aug. 1

  Friday, July 23, 2021 -  Greater amberjack is scheduled to remain open through Oct. 31 in Gulf state and federal waters. Gray triggerfish is scheduled to remain open through Dec. 31 in Gulf state and federal waters but an early quota closure is possible for either species.

• Big Bend blue crab trap closure to end early

  Friday, July 23, 2021 -  Starting July 25, blue crab traps may be placed back in state waters from Hernando through Wakulla counties, including all waters of the Ochlockonee River and Bay.

• New snook, redfish and spotted seatrout catch-and-release measures for Tampa Bay

  Friday, July 16, 2021 -  The FWC, after consultation with its partners, has temporarily made snook, redfish and spotted seatrout catch-and-release only in Tampa Bay due to recent impacts from red tide beginning today, July 16th, and continuing through September 16th.

• Big Bend blue crab trap closure starts July 20 

  Friday, July 16, 2021 -  This closure will give groups authorized by the FWC the opportunity to identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps from the water.

• TrophyCatch celebrates exceeding 100 approved Hall of Fame catches weighing 13 pounds or heavier

  Thursday, July 15, 2021 -  TrophyCatch is a vital program in which FWC biologists receive valuable data from anglers. This information will continue playing a crucial role in management decisions.

• FWC arrests 2 for the illegal killing of a tarpon

  Thursday, July 15, 2021 -  This case highlights the important role the public plays in assisting law enforcement through FWC’s Wildlife Alert Program in preserving Florida’s natural resources and bringing those who violate the law to justice.

• Atlantic red snapper season to begin; anglers can help FWC gather data

  Thursday, July 8, 2021 -  FWC researchers will be out along Florida’s east coast during each day of the season asking recreational fishers about their red snapper trips, the number of red snapper harvested, and for permission to measure and weigh harvested fish and collect biological samples.