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• Amberjack, gray triggerfish close June 1 in Gulf state waters

  Thursday, May 20, 2021 -  The recreational harvest of greater amberjack and gray triggerfish in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters closes June 1 and will remain closed through July 31, reopening Aug. 1.

• FWC continues ongoing goliath grouper efforts, explores adding access opportunities via a limited harvest

  Thursday, May 13, 2021 -  The Commission directed staff to continue ongoing efforts that recognize goliath’s role in the ecosystem and promote stock rebuilding while allowing access to goliath through catch-and-release, ecotourism and dive viewing opportunities.

• FWC will make changes in SW Florida catch-and-release area 

  Thursday, May 13, 2021 -  Snook, redfish and spotted seatrout were temporarily made catch-and-release only in this area after these fisheries were impacted by a 2017-2019 severe red tide.

• Shark interactions while fishing the focus of FWC discussion

  Wednesday, May 12, 2021 -  The FWC hosted a roundtable discussion focused on the issue of shark interactions when fishing, such as sharks taking anglers’ catch before getting it to the boat.

• FWC transplants aquatic plants to help restore Lake Istokpoga

  Friday, May 7, 2021 -  The FWC is transplanting more than 150,000 aquatic plants on Lake Istokpoga, a 28,000-acre natural lake in Highlands County, to help restore this popular shallow sportfishing lake.

• FWC launches the new Florida Fishing Pier Finder

  Wednesday, May 5, 2021 -  The FWC's new Florida Fishing Pier Finder is an interactive map that allows anglers to find publicly-accessed fishing piers, jetties and fishing-specific bridges in freshwater and saltwater locations throughout the state.

• May is lionfish time: festivals, tournaments, restaurants and more

  Monday, May 3, 2021 -  Join us in celebrating the 7th annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival May 15-16 (10 a.m.-5 p.m. CT) at AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar and HarborWalk Village in Destin.

• Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2021 Gulf Red Snapper Season

  Friday, April 23, 2021 -  Governor Ron DeSantis announced the popular 2021 Gulf red snapper recreational season is set to open June 4 and run through July 28, with a possible fall reopening if quota is available.

• Grouper, hogfish and blueline tilefish seasons reopen May 1 in Atlantic

  Friday, April 23, 2021 -  The following species will reopen to recreational harvest May 1 in Florida state and federal waters of the Atlantic: hogfish; blueline tilefish; gag, black, red, yellowmouth and yellowfin grouper; scamp; red hind; rock hind; coney; and graysby.

• Stone crab season ends May 2

  Friday, April 23, 2021 -  This annual season closure date was modified last year as part of a suite of changes that were made in response to a long-term decline in harvest and because the stone crab fishery is likely undergoing overfishing.