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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. -
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. -
FWC to host Florida State-Fish Art Contest
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - Students in kindergarten through twelfth grade can compete in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honours, and prizes. -
Lang Lake closed from Oct. 15 – Jan. 31
Monday, October 5, 2020 - Eagle Lake Fish Management Area remains open. -
FWC’s TrophyCatch announces Eyeball Challenge results
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - The Eyeball Challenge asked anglers to estimate the weights of bass in three separate challenges, each with a series of photos. -
Fish Rules App now expanded to include freshwater regulations
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - The FWC encourages anglers to use the app whenever they are fishing to stay up to date on fishing regulations as well as help them identify their catch. -
FWC certifies new state record flathead catfish
Monday, August 31, 2020 - FWC biologists certified a new state record flathead catfish weighing 69.9 pounds, measuring 48.5 inches long, with a girth of 38.25 inches, caught by Lavon Nowling from Santa Rosa County. -
Are you an eco-minded fishing guide?
Thursday, August 27, 2020 - The Florida Friendly Fishing Guide certification recognizes saltwater and freshwater fishing guides who are committed to preserving the future of Florida’s fisheries through sustainable boating and fishing techniques. -
FWC’s TrophyCatch announces new Season 8 Hall of Fame leader
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 - This 15-pound, 2-ounce bass was recently caught in Polk County by Vance Mccullers. -
FWC stocks Lake Marian with largemouth bass
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 - In June, the FWC's Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management stocked almost 7,000 largemouth bass fingerlings in Lake Marian to further enhance the species’ population.