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• Southwest Florida blue crab trap closure ending early on July 17

  Friday, July 14, 2023 -  The blue crab trap closure included state waters from shore to 3 nautical miles, including intracoastal waterways, of Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties.

• Check it off your summer bucket list and become a Florida Friendly Angler today!

  Tuesday, July 11, 2023 -  Become a Florida Friendly Angler today through this FREE online course perfect for anyone who enjoys saltwater fishing and wants to learn more about what they can do to help conserve Florida’s marine resources.

• The FWC celebrates Florida waterbodies listed in Bassmaster's “Top 10 Best Bass Lakes of 2023”

  Monday, July 10, 2023 -  Fellsmere Reservoir/Stick Marsh, Orange Lake and Lake Okeechobee have captured the attention of anglers and fishing enthusiasts across the nation, solidifying Florida's reputation as a premier bass fishing destination.

• Red tide video series continues with “Seafood Safety”

  Friday, July 7, 2023 -  The information is intended for a variety of audiences, from vacationers with little knowledge of red tide to long-time residents who wish to know more about staying safe when consuming seafood in the presence of red tide.

• FWC seeking help from the public for information regarding a vessel strike in Homosassa

  Friday, July 7, 2023 -  A vessel’s propeller struck a man diving for scallops at the scallop grounds northwest of St. Martins River in the Crystal River/Homosassa area and the vessel left the scene.

• FWC modifies July blue crab trap closure for portion of southwest Florida

  Wednesday, July 5, 2023 -  The FWC has filed an Executive Order to exclude all waters of Collier, Lee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties from the July 10-19 blue crab trap closure in south Florida.

• Recreational harvest of red porgy closes in Atlantic state and federal waters on July 1

  Friday, June 30, 2023 -  Will remain closed through April 30, 2024.

• Bay scallop season opens July 1 in Franklin-Jefferson, NW Taylor and Levy-Hernando counties

  Wednesday, June 28, 2023 -  The 2023 recreational bay scallop season for Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson, a portion of northwest Taylor, Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties opens July 1 and will remain open through Sept. 24.

• FWC announces winner of the School Fishing Club Conservation Project Competition

  Wednesday, June 14, 2023 -  The FWC School Fishing Club Program congratulates the Chambers High School fishing team as the Grand Prize winners of FWC’s School Fishing Conservation Project Competition.

• Bay scallop season opens June 15 in the Fenholloway and Suwannee River Zone

  Monday, June 12, 2023 -  This zone will remain open through Labor Day (Sept. 4) and includes all state waters in Dixie County, a portion of Taylor County, the towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee and a small portion of Levy County.