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• FWC seeks local anglers for new black crappie research project at Tenoroc

  Wednesday, December 10, 2025 -  Volunteers will receive a free fin-clip sampling kit with all materials and instructions.

• Celebrate FWC’s TrophyCatch Season 13 Hall of Fame Ceremony

  Tuesday, October 28, 2025 -  Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the achievements of fellow anglers and learn more about the future of bass fishing in Florida.

• Cast your imagination: Florida Fish Art Contest now open

  Tuesday, September 9, 2025 -  This annual program invites kids in grades K-12 from across Florida to connect with nature and learn about our native fish and aquatic habitats, while exploring creative art and writing.

• FWC certifies new state record spotted bass 

  Wednesday, July 9, 2025 -  FWC Law Enforcement Officer Wil Raker certified a new state record spotted bass caught by angler Joe Durden from Blountstown. The fish weighed 3.93 pounds and measured 18.25 inches in length. 

• Blue crab trap closure for Broward through Pasco counties starts July 10

  Wednesday, July 9, 2025 -  These closures will allow groups authorized by the FWC to identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps from the water.

• FWC: New flier fish co-record holder 

  Wednesday, July 2, 2025 -  Michael Baxley caught a 1.36-pound flier on Ocheesee Pond in Jackson County in June 2025. 

• FWC: Spend time with dad this license-free freshwater fishing weekend!

  Tuesday, June 10, 2025 -  This summer's license-free fishing weekend is on June 14 and 15.

• FWC announces winners of the School Fishing Program’s Fishing & Conservation Challenge

  Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 

• FWC: Reel in the fun on two license-free fishing weekends! 

  Tuesday, May 27, 2025 -  This summer's license-free fishing weekends are on June 7-8 for saltwater and June 14-15 for freshwater.

• FWC announces winners of 2025 Florida State Fish Art Contest

  Monday, April 7, 2025 -