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FWC announces winners of 2025 Florida State Fish Art Contest
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Fourth application period for FWC’s Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits Project opens April 4
Friday, April 4, 2025 - To learn more about the EFP Project, visit MyFWC.com/AtlanticEFP. -
Permit spawning season closure inside the Special Permit Zone starts April 1
Friday, March 28, 2025 - Permit will reopen inside the Special Permit Zone on Aug. 1. -
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Spiny lobster season closes April 1
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - Will reopen Aug. 6. -
Recreational harvest of Atlantic greater amberjack closes April 1
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - This is an annual spawning season closure to protect greater amberjack during spawning activities. -
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FWC: Splash into license-free freshwater fishing weekend!
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - This spring's license-free fishing weekend is on April 5 and 6 and invites residents and visitors to explore the many recreational freshwater fishing opportunities Florida has to offer. -
FWC invites public to attend 30th Annual Tenoroc Youth Fishing Derby
Thursday, March 6, 2025 - There will be a casting contest, exhibitors and other outdoor activities for youth participants. -
ICYMI: Coastal Conservation Association Florida and The Duke Energy Mariculture Center Release 50,000 Redfish In Biscayne Bay
Thursday, March 6, 2025 - CCA Florida and its partners have taken a proactive approach to habitat restoration, water quality initiatives, fisheries management and restocking efforts for one of Florida’s most sought-after inshore fish, the redfish. -
FWC approves changes to inshore shrimp harvest in Nassau and Duval counties
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - We encourage anyone interested in submitting a public comment on this topic to submit it through MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments or email Marine@MyFWC.com. -
FWC: Florida bass is a unique species
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - The American Fisheries Society confirmed Florida bass (Micropterus salmoides) as a separate species from largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans).



