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• Bay Scallop season opens June 15 in the Fenholloway – Suwannee River Zone

  Wednesday, June 12, 2024 -  This includes all state waters in Dixie County, a portion of Taylor County including the towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee, and a portion of Levy County.

• FWC hosts inaugural Commercial Fishing Industry Summit

  Friday, May 31, 2024 -  The goal of the summit was to gather representatives from the industry to help develop a vision for the commercial fishing industry for the next five to 10 years.

• Five things you need to remember to enjoy your day of reef fishing

  Thursday, May 30, 2024 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) shares five important things you need to remember for a successful day of reef fishing.

• Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish and greater amberjack closes in Gulf state waters June 1

  Wednesday, May 29, 2024 -  Seasonal harvest closures help conserve Florida’s valuable fisheries for the future.

• FWC announces 2024 Lionfish Challenge

  Thursday, May 23, 2024 -  The Lionfish Challenge is a free summer-long lionfish tournament open to recreational and commercial competitors of all ages around the state of Florida.

• FWC announces winner of the School Fishing Club Conservation Project Competition

  Thursday, May 23, 2024 -  The Grand Prize winner, J.W. Mitchell High School fishing team, completed various conservation projects including cleaning up their local waterways and working to restore vital aquatic habitat.

• Keep Florida the Fishing and Boating Capital of the World, become a Florida Friendly Angler today!

  Monday, May 13, 2024 -  This free, self-paced, online course is perfect for new and experienced anglers who want to learn about best fishing practices, protecting fish habitat and marine fisheries management.

• Recreational harvest of Gulf red grouper closes July 1

  Thursday, May 2, 2024 -  The 2024 recreational season will be closed from July 1 through Dec. 31, consistent with the closure in Gulf federal waters.

• FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of gag grouper in Atlantic state waters starting June 15

  Thursday, May 2, 2024 -  The 2024 recreational season will close at 12:01 a.m. on June 15, 2024, consistent with the closure in adjacent federal waters.

• FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of blueline tilefish in Atlantic state waters starting July 19

  Thursday, May 2, 2024 -  The 2024 recreational season will close at 12:01 a.m. on July 19, 2024, consistent with the closure in adjacent federal waters.