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• FWC begins habitat enhancement project on East Lake Toho

  Tuesday, October 22, 2019 -  These management activities will enhance fish and wildlife habitat that has degraded over decades due to stabilized water levels as a result of flood control.

• FWC conducts Lake Okeechobee plant treatment

  Tuesday, October 22, 2019 -  The FWC plans to conduct aquatic plant treatments on Lake Okeechobee from Thursday, Oct. 24 through Friday, Nov. 1. No treatments will be conducted during the weekend.

• FWC removes cattail from Lake Tohopekaliga

  Monday, October 14, 2019 -  The FWC is removing approximately 31 acres of cattail and associated organic material from the Big Grassy Island area of Lake Toho over the next month.

• FWC Commissioners move to protect Florida shoal bass

  Tuesday, October 8, 2019 -  The FWC has approved moving forward on a draft rule to suspend harvest and possession of shoal bass in the Chipola River and its tributaries.

• FWC’s TrophyCatch program celebrates 9,000 catches

  Monday, September 30, 2019 -  To date, 7,303 Lunker Club, 1,751 Trophy Club, and 66 Hall of Fame fish make up the milestone.

• FWC seeks angler assistance in tournament economics study

  Friday, September 27, 2019 -  The information provided will be used to better understand the economic impacts of tournaments at both the local and statewide level, and to inform lake management actions.

• National Hunting and Fishing Day highlights conservation work

  Wednesday, September 25, 2019 -  You can celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 28 by enjoying all the state has to offer and make a difference as well.

• Orange Lake open house, meeting discusses management activities, including future work plan

  Monday, September 23, 2019 -  The FWC will host an open house and public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17 at Grand Lake RV and Golf Resort, 18545 45th Avenue in Citra from 5 - 8:30 p.m.
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  Applications available for FWC’s 2019-2020 High School Fishing Program

  Friday, September 13, 2019 -  This grant program is focused on recruiting new anglers, retaining active anglers and reactivating lapsed anglers to ensure the future of fishing in Florida.
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  TrophyCatch Celebrates Hall of Fame Catch from Orange Lake

  Thursday, August 8, 2019 -  The FWC's TrophyCatch program celebrates its most recent Hall of Fame largemouth bass catch weighing 13 pounds, 5 ounces, caught and released by Chad Dorland during a UF fishing tournament.