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• When releasing reef fish, using the right tool with the right technique makes a difference

  Thursday, June 23, 2022 -  When a fish survives release, it has another opportunity to reproduce and grow the population, leading to more fishing opportunities in the future.

• FWC and volunteers work to restore aquatic habitat in Lake George

  Tuesday, June 21, 2022 -  Over 45 volunteers joined FWC staff in planting more than 50,000 eelgrass plants along the shallow shoreline areas of the lake.

• Second tagged bass caught for TrophyCatch’s 10-Tag Celebration! Eight remain swimming across the state

  Thursday, June 16, 2022 -  The second tagged bass was caught on Newnans Lake on June 11 by RJ Crawford, an angler from High Springs.

• Recreational red snapper season starts June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida

  Monday, June 13, 2022 -  The recreational red snapper season will start June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 31 with 12 days in the fall.

• Bay scallop season opens June 15 between the Fenholloway and Suwannee rivers

  Friday, June 10, 2022 -  This includes all state waters in Dixie County and a portion of Taylor County and includes the towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee.

• Join FWC and Bass Pro Shops for first TrophyCatch 10-Tag Celebration Ceremony

  Thursday, June 9, 2022 -  The event will take place Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the Lowrance “Show Up and Shop” event at Bass Pro Shops Tampa, 10501 Palm River Road, Tampa, FL 33619.

• Joe Budd Pond temporarily closed

  Friday, June 3, 2022 -  This closure is due to lowered water levels to evaluate the condition of the water control structure and fishing access areas and for any necessary repairs to be made.

• Fish license-free in Florida two weekends in June

  Wednesday, June 1, 2022 -  The FWC invites residents and visitors to go fishing in Florida during two license-free weekends: June 4-5 for saltwater and June 11-12 for freshwater.

• FWC encourages reef fish anglers to Return ‘Em Right and conserve our fisheries for the future!

  Tuesday, May 31, 2022 -  Return ‘Em Right promotes best fishing practices to increase the survival of released reef fish.

• FWC invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting on proposed black crappie regulations

  Wednesday, May 25, 2022 -  Attendees should sign up by June 7 via email at Crappie@MyFWC.com and include which meeting they wish to attend, their name and email address.