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• 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.

• 4 Florida counties open April 1 to gag grouper recreational harvest

  Monday, March 22, 2021 -  State waters off the coast of Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson and Taylor counties will open to recreational harvest of gag grouper starting April 1. This regional season will remain open through June 30.

• Gone Coastal: How to start your fishing adventure

  Monday, March 8, 2021 -  Get started on your fishing journey with this quick guide for new anglers.

• FWC wants your input on snook, redfish and spotted seatrout in SW Florida

  Friday, February 26, 2021 -  FWC staff will continue gathering public input both online at MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments and through public workshops, which will be scheduled in the future.

• FWC protects multi-species fish spawning aggregations near Western Dry Rocks

  Friday, February 26, 2021 -  Starting April 1, 2021, all fishing is prohibited from April through July in a 1-square-mile area near Western Dry Rocks.

• New species added to FWC Catch a Florida Memory - Saltwater Reel Big Fish Program

  Tuesday, February 23, 2021 -  Effective March 1, anglers will be able to earn Reel Big Fish recognition for vermilion snapper and saltwater catfish.

• Gray triggerfish opens March 1 in Gulf state and federal waters

  Thursday, February 18, 2021 -  The recreational gray triggerfish season reopens to harvest in Gulf state and federal waters March 1, and will remain open through May 31, closing June 1 through July 31 for an annual spawning season closure.