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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.”