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Franklin County to Florida/Alabama state line blue crab trap closure starts Jan. 5
Monday, December 30, 2024 - This closure will give groups authorized by the FWC the opportunity to identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps from the water. -
Recreational harvest of shallow water grouper in Atlantic state waters closes Jan. 1
Friday, December 27, 2024 - The shallow water grouper complex includes black, gag, yellowfin, scamp, yellowmouth, red, coney, graysby, red hind and rock hind. -
Recreational harvest of Gulf gray triggerfish closes Jan. 1
Friday, December 27, 2024 - Harvest will open on March 1, 2025. -
Recreational harvest of red grouper and lane snapper opens in Gulf state waters Jan. 1
Thursday, December 26, 2024 - If you plan to fish for red grouper in Gulf state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel, you must sign up for the State Reef Fish Angler Designation (annual renewal is required). -
FWC suspends harvest of Suwannee bass in the Wakulla River to aid conservation efforts
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - The harvest restriction is intended to protect any remaining Suwannee bass and provide time for the FWC to gather additional data. -
FWC approves changes to Marine Special Activity License program
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - We encourage all interested parties who would like additional changes to the SAL rule to submit recommendations for Phase II through MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments or email them to Marine@MyFWC.com. -
FWC closes recreational lane snapper harvest in Gulf state waters
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - Consistent state and federal recreational seasons for lane snapper will help prevent overfishing and quota overages. -
FWC approves rule changes for Atlantic gag and black grouper recreational harvest
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - The intent of the rule is to help prevent incidental harvest of gag grouper and ultimately help rebuild the gag grouper stock and end overfishing. -
FWC modified Gulf greater amberjack recreational season to be open Sept. 1–Oct. 31 each year
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - The Gulf greater amberjack stock is overfished and experiencing overfishing, and the modified season is intended to reduce harvest and help improve the status of the stock. -
FWC to meet Dec. 11-12 in Lakeland
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 - For the full Dec. 11-12 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.”