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May is lionfish time: festivals, tournaments, restaurants and more
Monday, May 3, 2021 - Join us in celebrating the 7th annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival May 15-16 (10 a.m.-5 p.m. CT) at AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar and HarborWalk Village in Destin. -
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2021 Gulf Red Snapper Season
Friday, April 23, 2021 - Governor Ron DeSantis announced the popular 2021 Gulf red snapper recreational season is set to open June 4 and run through July 28, with a possible fall reopening if quota is available. -
Grouper, hogfish and blueline tilefish seasons reopen May 1 in Atlantic
Friday, April 23, 2021 - The following species will reopen to recreational harvest May 1 in Florida state and federal waters of the Atlantic: hogfish; blueline tilefish; gag, black, red, yellowmouth and yellowfin grouper; scamp; red hind; rock hind; coney; and graysby. -
Greater amberjack reopens to recreational harvest in Gulf waters May 1-31
Friday, April 23, 2021 - After an annual season spawning closure in June and July, recreational harvest of Gulf greater amberjack is scheduled to reopen again Aug. 1-Oct. 31. -
Stone crab season ends May 2
Friday, April 23, 2021 - This annual season closure date was modified last year as part of a suite of changes that were made in response to a long-term decline in harvest and because the stone crab fishery is likely undergoing overfishing. -
Catch a Florida Memory in the prime of springtime
Thursday, April 22, 2021 - From surf fishing to offshore expeditions, there are opportunities for everyone to catch a Florida memory! -
Looking for an eco-minded fishing guide?
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - Check out the Florida Friendly Fishing Guide certification program. -
SW Florida snook, redfish and spotted seatrout: FWC wants your input
Monday, March 29, 2021 - The FWC will be holding three virtual workshops to gather public input about the short-term management of snook, redfish and spotted seatrout in southwest Florida. -
Spiny lobster season closes April 1
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - The spiny lobster recreational and commercial seasons close to harvest in state and federal waters starting April 1 and will reopen Aug. 6. -
New protections for multi-species fish spawning aggregations near Western Dry Rocks effective April 1
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - This includes the prohibition of all fishing from April through July in a 1-square-mile area near Western Dry Rocks.