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CORRECTION: FWC suspended discussions on goliath grouper spawning aggregation site protections
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - For current recreational goliath grouper regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Goliath. -
FWC proposes changes for snook management
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - The proposed new regions would allow the FWC to better capture local differences in the fishery. -
Atlantic red porgy, hogfish, blueline tilefish and grouper seasons reopen May 1
Friday, April 28, 2023 - The following species will reopen to recreational harvest May 1 in Florida state and federal waters of the Atlantic: red porgy; hogfish; blueline tilefish; gag, black, red, yellowmouth and yellowfin grouper; scamp; red hind; rock hind; coney; and graysby. -
Stone crab season closes May 2
Friday, April 28, 2023 - Stone crab traps must be removed from the water within five days after the close of the stone crab season. -
Recreational harvest of snook in Gulf state waters closes May 1
Thursday, April 27, 2023 - Season will reopen on Sept. 1, 2023 -
April 15 marks the start of bat maternity season
Friday, April 7, 2023 - April 15 marks the start of bat maternity season and is also the last day to legally exclude bats that are roosting in your home or building. -
Bay scallop season extended to 37 days in Pasco County
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - The recreational bay scallop season for this area opens July 1 and closes Aug. 6, allowing harvest to begin during the weekend in advance of the Fourth of July holiday. -
Give released reef fish a better chance: FWC, American Sportfishing Association, Coastal Conservation Association Florida remind anglers to carry barotrauma mitigation tools to help conserve reef fish
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - Starting April 1, anglers fishing from a vessel targeting reef fish will be required to have on board a descending device or venting tool that is rigged and ready for use to help conserve reef fish in state waters. -
Recreational regulation changes for Atlantic red porgy start April 1
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - The FWC recently approved recreational management changes for red porgy and several other reef fish to be consistent with recent federal changes. -
Spiny lobster season closes April 1
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - The season will reopen Aug. 6 and the two-day recreational sport season is the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday of July, which is July 26 and 27 this year.