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• When releasing reef fish, using the right tool with the right technique makes a difference

  Thursday, June 23, 2022 -  When a fish survives release, it has another opportunity to reproduce and grow the population, leading to more fishing opportunities in the future.

• Recreational red snapper season starts June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida

  Monday, June 13, 2022 -  The recreational red snapper season will start June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 31 with 12 days in the fall.

• Bay scallop season opens June 15 between the Fenholloway and Suwannee rivers

  Friday, June 10, 2022 -  This includes all state waters in Dixie County and a portion of Taylor County and includes the towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee.

• Fish license-free in Florida two weekends in June

  Wednesday, June 1, 2022 -  The FWC invites residents and visitors to go fishing in Florida during two license-free weekends: June 4-5 for saltwater and June 11-12 for freshwater.

• FWC encourages reef fish anglers to Return ‘Em Right and conserve our fisheries for the future!

  Tuesday, May 31, 2022 -  Return ‘Em Right promotes best fishing practices to increase the survival of released reef fish.

• Florida Friendly Angler course is now live!

  Wednesday, May 25, 2022 -  This free online course is for both new and experienced anglers looking to educate themselves on fisheries management and up their fishing game by learning skills and practices that help ensure fishing opportunities for the future.

• FWC statewide redfish workshops start next week

  Tuesday, May 24, 2022 -  The FWC is holding a series of public workshops to gather public input on proposed rules for redfish that include nine new management regions and modified recreational bag, vessel, and off-the-water transport limits.

• Atlantic snook to close in state and federal waters

  Friday, May 20, 2022 -  The recreational harvest of snook in Atlantic state and federal waters has a regular season closure that starts June 1.

• FWC announces 2022 Lionfish Challenge

  Thursday, May 19, 2022 -  The 2022 Lionfish Challenge tournament kicks off May 20 and ends Sept. 6.

• Commercial fishing captain pays $22,300 to settle federal fisheries case with NOAA

  Tuesday, May 17, 2022 -  Darrell York of the commercial fishing vessel, Watch Out, agreed to pay $22,300 restitution for resource-related crimes dating back to 2015.