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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.” -
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Seasonal closure for recreational snook harvest begins Dec. 1 on Florida’s west coast and Dec.15 on east coast
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 - This includes all Florida state and inland waters within each management region as well as adjacent federal waters. -
Recreational harvest of flounder reopens Dec. 1
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 - To learn more about current recreational flounder regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine, click “Recreational Regulations” and “Flounder” or download the Fish Rules App. -
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 17-Day Extension of Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season
Friday, November 22, 2024 - An additional 17 days will be added to the season for Florida anglers to make up for lost opportunities due to recent hurricanes. -
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Recreational harvest of hogfish closes in waters of the Atlantic/Florida Keys starting Nov. 1
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - The recreational harvest season of Florida hogfish in state and federal waters of the Atlantic and the Florida Keys is open from May 1 through Oct. 31. -
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Seasonal closure for spotted seatrout in the Central East Management region starting Nov. 1
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - This closed season was re-established in 2020 for the Central East Region to address declining trends in the stock and benefit spotted seatrout during times when they are particularly vulnerable to harvest.


