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• Apply for Apalachicola Bay oyster harvest beginning Nov.10 

  Monday, November 10, 2025 -  Those interested can apply anytime between Nov. 10-Dec. 16, for the upcoming 2026 season, which will run from Jan. 1-Feb. 28.

• FWC proposes changes for spotted seatrout management 

  Thursday, November 6, 2025 -  The proposed new regions would allow the FWC to better capture local differences in the fishery using an adaptive holistic management approach. 

• FWC approves Phase II changes to Marine Special Activity License program

  Thursday, November 6, 2025 -  We encourage all interested parties who would like to provide feedback on additional changes to the Marine SAL program rules to submit comments or recommendations.

• FWC approves rule changes for Gulf lane snapper 

  Wednesday, November 5, 2025 -  These changes are intended to reduce the risk of overfishing, mitigate the likelihood of early closures, and increase consistency between Gulf state and federal waters.

• FWC classifies Carolina hammerhead as a prohibited species 

  Wednesday, November 5, 2025 -  This rule will help mitigate identification challenges associated with other prohibited shark species and promote conservation for large coastal hammerheads. 

• Governor Ron DeSantis Applauds FWC’s Approval to Reopen Apalachicola Bay’s Oyster Industry 

  Wednesday, November 5, 2025 -  FWC adopts a revised oyster management plan for Apalachicola Bay, which will establish annual seasons based on oyster abundance — balancing the continued long-term recovery of the species and local economy.

• Recreational harvest of hogfish closes in waters of the Atlantic/Florida Keys starting Nov. 1 

  Wednesday, October 29, 2025 -  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.

• Flounder recreational harvest season closes Oct. 15 

  Monday, October 13, 2025 -  This closed season provides protection to flounder during the time when pre-spawning aggregations form, which ensures more fish can reproduce each year. 

• FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory Announces Season 3’s Triple Threat Throwdown Winner

  Thursday, October 9, 2025 -  Season 3 culminated in a thrilling grand prize drawing, awarding Catch a Florida Memory angler, Eric Peterson, with a premier Kayak Fishing Bundle valued at over $4,500!

• Reminder: Applications for the limited recreational harvest of goliath grouper in state waters close Oct. 15

  Wednesday, October 8, 2025 -  Permits to participate in this limited-entry harvest will be awarded by a random draw lottery.