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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
Florida Friendly Angler course is now live!
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 - This free online course is for both new and experienced anglers looking to educate themselves on fisheries management and up their fishing game by learning skills and practices that help ensure fishing opportunities for the future.



