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![group of anglers holding replicas of trophy bass catches at former TrophyCatch Hall of Fame ceremony]()
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. -
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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. -
![Angler Durden with Officer Riker and record spotted bass]()
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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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FWC announces winners of the School Fishing Program’s Fishing & Conservation Challenge
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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. -
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FWC announces winners of 2025 Florida State Fish Art Contest
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FWC to conduct prescribed burn on Lake Okeechobee
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - The burn area will be up to 28,000 acres and includes 700 acres of cattail that was managed with herbicide in October 2024, along with adjacent green cattail and other associated vegetation.
