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• FWC issues executive order temporarily prohibiting the possession and take of largemouth bass on certain fish management areas

  Monday, January 11, 2021 -  In order to comply with an FDA 21-day post stocking consumption prohibition on these hatchery reared, recently stocked largemouth bass, the FWC issued a temporary executive order effective Jan. 11.

• FWC issues executive order temporarily prohibiting the possession and take of largemouth bass on certain fish management areas

  Monday, January 11, 2021 -  In order to comply with an FDA 21-day post stocking consumption prohibition on these hatchery reared, recently stocked largemouth bass, the FWC issued a temporary executive order effective Jan. 11.

• You’re invited to the black crappie regulations review virtual public meeting for Highlands County

  Friday, January 8, 2021 -  The objective of the conversation will be to gather stakeholder input on current black crappie regulations and will focus on statewide opinions, as well as resource specific regulations.

• Mark your calendars: 2021 Lionfish Festival May 15-16 in Destin; vendors and divers wanted

  Thursday, January 7, 2021 -  Activities will include fillet demonstrations; family-friendly games and activities; art, diving and conservation booths; and the world’s largest lionfish spearfishing tournament, the Emerald Coast Open.

• FWC announces virtual public meetings to review black crappie regulations

  Monday, December 28, 2020 -  The objective of the conversations will be to gather stakeholder input on current black crappie regulations. Each meeting will focus on state-wide opinions, as well as resource specific regulations.

• Spotted seatrout central east zone seasonal reopens Jan. 1 

  Wednesday, December 23, 2020 -  Reopens to recreational harvest Jan. 1 in the central east seatrout management zone, which includes all state and federal waters from Palm Beach through Volusia counties

• FWC: Gov. DeSantis’ leadership increases our conservation successes

  Wednesday, December 23, 2020 -  There have been many achievements this year thanks to the Governor’s leadership and teamwork among stakeholders and partners.

• New blueline tilefish recreational regulations effective Jan. 1 in Atlantic state waters

  Tuesday, December 22, 2020 -  These new regulations are consistent with those in Atlantic federal waters and could help prevent both recreational quota overages and overfishing.

• New hook regulations in Atlantic state waters effective Jan. 1 empower anglers to conserve fisheries

  Monday, December 21, 2020 -  Anglers will be required to use non-stainless steel, non-offset circle hooks north of 28 degrees north latitude (near Melbourne) and non-stainless steel hooks south of 28 degrees north latitude.

• Share your input: Attend a public workshop on fisheries management of Western Dry Rocks

  Monday, December 21, 2020 -  If you cannot attend one of these workshops, a recorded workshop presentation will be posted online. You can also submit your comments online at MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments.