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Gulf gray triggerfish and spotted seatrout open for recreational harvest on March 1
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - Learn more about recreational fishing regulations at MyFWC.com/Marine by clicking on “Recreational Regulations.” -
Recreational harvest of snook for Florida’s West Coast will open March 1
Friday, February 23, 2024 - These regions and regulations are part of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) holistic management approach for Florida's most popular inshore fisheries. -
FWC approves new rule changes for hunting and managed areas
Thursday, February 22, 2024 - Rule change proposals are based on requests from staff, cooperators and stakeholders, and summaries of all proposed rule amendments were provided to the public online for commenting beginning Sept. 20, 2023, resulting in over 16,000 responses. -
FWC approves Pasco Zone bay scallop season change
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - This regulation change, which goes into effect this year, sets a 40-day season for the Pasco Zone that starts on July 10 and will run through Aug. 18 annually. -
FWC Commissioners approve final rule revisions for wildlife rehabilitation permits
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - The amendments will increase public safety, improve animal welfare, clarify current rule language, increase professionalism and update requirements for wildlife rehabilitation permittees. -
FWC approves new rules to support trophy bass management
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - The approved rules include largemouth bass fishing regulations changes for specific waterbodies, including Lochloosa, Orange and Newnans lakes in Alachua County. -
FWC approves rule changes for new alligator harvest opportunity
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - The new opportunity will complement the existing statewide alligator hunt and create a flexible alternative that allows permittees to hunt at multiple alligator management units during a longer season than the statewide hunt. -
Recreational regulation changes for Atlantic snowy grouper begin Feb. 25
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - The modified recreational season is May 1 through June 30, with a new reduced possession limit of one fish per vessel per day. -
Spotted seatrout harvest closes in Western Panhandle on Feb. 1
Monday, January 29, 2024 - Harvest will reopen in the Western Panhandle Region on March 1, 2024. -
Recreational harvest of snook for most of Florida’s east coast will open Feb. 1
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - These regions and regulations are part of the FWC's holistic management approach for Florida's most popular inshore fisheries.