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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 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. -
Governor DeSantis Announces 103-Day Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season for 2024
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - This season will include both a summer and fall season which includes major holiday weekends such as Father’s Day, July 4th and the Thanksgiving holiday.