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• TrophyCatch celebrates exceeding 100 approved Hall of Fame catches weighing 13 pounds or heavier

  Thursday, July 15, 2021 -  TrophyCatch is a vital program in which FWC biologists receive valuable data from anglers. This information will continue playing a crucial role in management decisions.

• 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.

• Greater amberjack reopens to recreational harvest in Gulf waters May 1-31

  Friday, April 23, 2021 -  After an annual season spawning closure in June and July, recreational harvest of Gulf greater amberjack is scheduled to reopen again Aug. 1-Oct. 31.

• FWC and UF extend deadline for Freshwater Stocking Angler Survey

  Wednesday, March 31, 2021 -  The University of Florida, with assistance from the FWC, have extended the deadline to take the Freshwater Stocking Angler Survey to April 30.

• FWC and FOLA announce $5,000 winner during the Lake Apopka Fish Challenge

  Tuesday, March 30, 2021 -  Christian Greico from Tampa caught the $5,000 prize trophy bass during the Lake Apopka Fish Tag Challenge, which began in January and ends May 31.

• TrophyCatch awards Season 8 Phoenix Bass Boat

  Monday, March 22, 2021 -  The FWC's TrophyCatch program has awarded the Season 8 Phoenix bass boat to Vance Mccullers from Lutz.

• Tips to help people and pets safely co-exist with alligators

  Monday, March 15, 2021 -  To help keep people and pets safer when spending time near the water, the Florida FWC is introducing a new graphic outlining important safety tips.

• FWC urges selected license holders to participate in the Freshwater Stocking Angler Survey

  Tuesday, March 9, 2021 -  UF and the FWC are seeking help in a study of freshwater recreational stocking preferences in Florida recreational freshwater fisheries.

• FWC celebrates 12 years of out-of-season largemouth bass spawning

  Thursday, March 4, 2021 -  . The benefit to the FWC is the efficiency of producing more fish without the added expense of collecting additional broodstock.

• Last call for Florida Fish Art Contest entries

  Wednesday, March 3, 2021 -  This contest is open to youth in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade from across the globe. The deadline to enter is March 31 – start your entry today!