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• Florida spiny lobster seasons starts soon

  Friday, July 21, 2023 -  The 2023 spiny lobster season opens with the two-day recreational mini-season on July 26 and 27, followed by the regular commercial and recreational lobster season, which starts Aug. 6 and runs through March 31, 2024.

• FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of greater amberjack in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico

  Thursday, July 20, 2023 -  The 2023 recreational season for greater amberjack in Gulf state waters will be open Aug. 1 through Aug. 25, consistent with the Gulf federal season.

• FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of red grouper in Gulf state waters from July 21 through Dec. 31, 2023

  Thursday, July 20, 2023 -  The 2023 recreational season for red grouper in Gulf state waters will close on July 21 and remain closed through the end of the year, consistent with the closure in Gulf federal waters.

• FWC highlights importance of Sport Fish Restoration program in new video with Mud Hole Custom Tackle

  Thursday, July 20, 2023 -  This compelling video was produced in collaboration with Mud Hole Custom Tackle as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partner with a Payer initiative.

• Blue crab trap closure for Wakulla through Hernando counties starts July 20

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -  Blue crab traps may not be in state waters (shore to 3 nautical miles, including intracoastal waterways) waters of Wakulla through Hernando counties including all waters of the Ochlockonee River and Bay from July 20-29.

• FWC approves fishing regulations at Skyway Fishing Pier State Park

  Wednesday, July 19, 2023 -  At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule to modify fishing regulations at Skyway Fishing Pier State Park.

• FWC reminds anglers to release reef fish with the right tools

  Friday, July 14, 2023 -  Florida requires a descending device and/or venting tool be rigged and ready for use when fishing for reef fish from a vessel in state waters (within 3 nautical miles on the Atlantic and 9 nautical miles on the Gulf).

• Southwest Florida blue crab trap closure ending early on July 17

  Friday, July 14, 2023 -  The blue crab trap closure included state waters from shore to 3 nautical miles, including intracoastal waterways, of Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties.

• Check it off your summer bucket list and become a Florida Friendly Angler today!

  Tuesday, July 11, 2023 -  Become a Florida Friendly Angler today through this FREE online course perfect for anyone who enjoys saltwater fishing and wants to learn more about what they can do to help conserve Florida’s marine resources.

• Red tide video series continues with “Seafood Safety”

  Friday, July 7, 2023 -  The information is intended for a variety of audiences, from vacationers with little knowledge of red tide to long-time residents who wish to know more about staying safe when consuming seafood in the presence of red tide.