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FWC approves regulation changes for flounder effective March 1
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 - A stock status update suggested that the flounder fishery statewide has been in a general declining trend in recent years and is likely overfished and undergoing overfishing on the Atlantic coast of Florida. -
FWC approves measures to support recovery and restoration of oysters in Apalachicola Bay
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 - These changes include the temporary suspension of all wild oyster harvest and the prohibition of on-the-water possession of wild oyster harvesting equipment (tongs) from Apalachicola Bay through Dec. 31, 2025. -
Several grouper closures start Jan. 1 in Gulf and Atlantic waters
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - Gag grouper will close to recreational harvest in Gulf state and federal waters Jan. 1, 2021. -
Applications available for FWC’s 2020-21 High School Fishing Program
Friday, December 11, 2020 - The Florida Sport Fish Restoration R3 Fishing Grant will award up to 30 high school fishing clubs or teams $500 to assist with club expenses, the purchase of fishing licenses or gear for participants. -
A record-setting year for Catch a Florida Memory
Thursday, December 10, 2020 - Over 5,200 fish that were submitted in 2020 by nearly 700 different anglers reached close to 1,000 achievements. -
How saltwater fishing license add-ons help improve fisheries
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - Fishery managers and researchers can use some of this information to have a better idea of how many people participate in a fishery, leading to better fisheries management practices. -
Snook seasonal closure in Atlantic starts Dec. 15
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - Season closures are designed to help protect snook during vulnerable times such as cold weather. -
Snook seasonal closure in Gulf starts Dec. 1
Monday, November 23, 2020 - Will remain closed through Feb. 28, 2021, reopening to harvest March 1, 2021. -
FWC’s TrophyCatch ends Season 8 with incredible milestones
Monday, November 16, 2020 - The TrophyCatch team was thrilled to recognize and award the anglers who submitted 22 Hall of Fame largemouth bass that were caught, documented and released back into Florida’s waters. -
New Gulf record lionfish
Thursday, November 5, 2020 - Donald C. Vautrinot was spearfishing for red snapper off Destin when he snagged a Gulf record 18.19 inch lionfish.