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• FWC approves new Florida Saltwater Fishing Record for whiting/kingfish

  Thursday, May 20, 2021 -  William Joseph Peckham caught the Gulf kingfish (whiting) of a lifetime on April 18 while fishing off Pensacola Beach. His 2.4-pound catch beat out the previous Florida Saltwater Fishing Record of 2.19 pounds.

• Atlantic snook to close in state and federal waters

  Thursday, May 20, 2021 -  Seasonal harvest closures and anglers using proper handling methods when practicing catch-and-release help conserve Florida’s valuable snook populations and can ensure the species’ abundance for anglers today and generations to come.

• Gag season starts June 1 in most Gulf state waters

  Thursday, May 20, 2021 -  Gag grouper will open for recreational harvest in most state Gulf of Mexico waters and all federal Gulf waters June 1, and will remain open through Dec. 31.

• 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.