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• St. Johns River blue crab trap closure ending early

  Wednesday, January 19, 2022 -  Recreational and commercial blue crab traps can be placed back in all waters of the St. Johns River system starting Friday, Jan. 21.

• Share your input on the future management of goliath grouper

  Tuesday, January 4, 2022 -  Share your input by attending an online workshop.

• Leading the charge on handling bull redfish

  Tuesday, December 28, 2021 -  While there is no doubt that monster reds have rightfully earned their place in the big leagues, any redfish angler worth their salt will tell you that an important part of any trip catching bull reds is the release.

• St. Johns River blue crab trap closure starts Jan. 16

  Monday, December 27, 2021 -  This closure will give groups authorized by the FWC the opportunity to identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps from the water.

• Spotted seatrout Central East Management Region season reopens Jan. 1

  Tuesday, December 21, 2021 -  Includes all state and federal waters from Palm Beach through Volusia counties

• Dipping into the New Year

  Tuesday, December 21, 2021 -  If you’re looking for an easy crowd pleaser, most species, from king mackerel to striped mullet, will please even the most discerning pallet when served on a cracker as part of another popular Florida tradition: smoked fish dip.

• Grouper and snapper season changes to look for Jan. 1 in Gulf and Atlantic

  Monday, December 20, 2021 -  For more on these regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine and select “Recreational Regulations” or download the Fish Rules App at Instagram.com/FishRulesApp or Facebook.com/FishRulesApp.

• FWC approves diamondback terrapin conservation measures

  Thursday, December 16, 2021 -  Beginning March 1, 2022, the collection of diamondback terrapins from the wild will be prohibited with exception of collection for scientific research with a permit.

• Snook seasonal closure in Atlantic starts Dec. 15

  Friday, December 3, 2021 -  Anglers may continue to catch and release snook during the closed season.

• Snook seasonal closure in Gulf starts Dec. 1

  Wednesday, November 24, 2021 -  The recreational harvest season for snook closes Dec. 1 in Gulf state and federal waters, including Monroe County and Everglades National Park, and will remain closed through Feb. 28, 2022, reopening to harvest March 1, 2022.