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• FWC Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Recommended Budget for Prioritizing Florida’s Natural Resources

  Monday, February 3, 2025 -  Recommendations include $30 million to Restore Apalachicola’s Oyster Habitat, $10 Million for Shooting Sports Facilities, and $10 million for Artificial Reefs

• FWC to host virtual public meetings on bass taxonomy rule updates

  Monday, January 27, 2025 -  The purpose of these meetings is to provide updates on recent taxonomic changes that recognize Florida bass (Micropterus salmoides) as a species distinct from largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans).

• FWC, partners celebrate the grand opening of new fishing pier in Lake City

  Monday, January 13, 2025 -  The new pier, dedicated in memory of Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Al Harter, a World War II veteran, offers residents and visitors a prime location for fishing, family gatherings and enjoying the scenic beauty of Lake Montgomery.

• FWC: New year, new TrophyCatch website!

  Thursday, January 9, 2025 -  The redesigned site has exciting features, including improved functionality, enhanced security and seamless integration with the GoOutdoors Florida licensing platform.

• Quarter 3 application period for FWC’s Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits Project opens Jan. 3

  Thursday, January 2, 2025 -  The application period will remain open for 10 days and will close on Jan. 13.

• Spotted seatrout Central East Management Region season reopens Jan. 1

  Monday, December 30, 2024 -  Spotted seatrout are one of Florida’s most popular inshore fisheries.

• Franklin County to Florida/Alabama state line blue crab trap closure starts Jan. 5

  Monday, December 30, 2024 -  This closure will give groups authorized by the FWC the opportunity to identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps from the water.

• Recreational harvest of shallow water grouper in Atlantic state waters closes Jan. 1

  Friday, December 27, 2024 -  The shallow water grouper complex includes black, gag, yellowfin, scamp, yellowmouth, red, coney, graysby, red hind and rock hind.

• Recreational harvest of Gulf gray triggerfish closes Jan. 1

  Friday, December 27, 2024 -  Harvest will open on March 1, 2025.

• Recreational harvest of red grouper and lane snapper opens in Gulf state waters Jan. 1

  Thursday, December 26, 2024 -  If you plan to fish for red grouper in Gulf state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel, you must sign up for the State Reef Fish Angler Designation (annual renewal is required).