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• FWC proposes rule to protect cultural resources in Biscayne National Park

  Thursday, December 1, 2022 -  Trawling is already prohibited in this area. If approved, this rule will further protect threatened, submerged archeological resources in the area from potential damage that could occur during trap deployment and retrieval.

• FWC proposes rule to help improve survival of released reef fish

  Thursday, December 1, 2022 -  The rule would require the possession of a descending device or venting tool that is rigged and ready for use on board a vessel when harvesting or attempting to harvest, including catch and release, reef fish in state waters.

• FWC approves rule to modify shortfin mako bag limit

  Wednesday, November 30, 2022 -  The FWC approved a rule to set the Florida state waters recreational bag limit for Atlantic shortfin mako at zero.

• Anglers: Compete in new trophy bass fishing competition, Battle of the Lakes!

  Tuesday, November 22, 2022 -  The FWC’s Florida Trophy Bass Project is pitting two popular fishing destinations against each other: Orange Lake versus Fellsmere Water Management Area (also known as Headwaters) to determine which of these two waterbodies will be the 2022-23 Florida Trophy Bass Lake of the Year.

• Flounder recreational harvest reopens Dec. 1

  Monday, November 21, 2022 -  The minimum size limit for flounder is 14 inches total length and the daily recreational bag limit is five fish per person.

• FWC seeks public input on Skyway Pier fishing regulations at Nov. 21 virtual workshop

  Friday, November 18, 2022 -  The virtual workshop will start at 6 p.m. EST on Monday, Nov. 21.

• FWC TrophyCatch program to give away 10th new bass boat!

  Thursday, November 17, 2022 -  One lucky person will soon take home a brand-new bass boat package during a live, random drawing at the Bobby Lane High School Cup Bass Fishing Tournament in Lake Wales on Dec. 3.

• Greater amberjack season closes Nov. 1 in Gulf state waters

  Monday, October 31, 2022 -  (FWC) issued an executive order to modify the 2022-23 recreational season for greater amberjack in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico during its July Commission meeting.

• FWC to host public meeting on proposed changes to striped bass regulations on lower Ochlockonee River

  Monday, October 31, 2022 -  FWC staff will discuss the proposed regulation changes at the in-person meeting scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. EST at the Joe Budd Field Office, 5300 High Bridge Road, Quincy, FL 32351.

• Seasonal closure for spotted seatrout in Central East Region starts Nov. 1

  Monday, October 31, 2022 -  This includes all state and federal waters from Palm Beach through Volusia counties.