Report a Tagged Fish
IF YOU CATCH A TAGGED FISH IN FLORIDA WATERS, CALL 1-800-367-4461

RECORD THE CAPTURE INFORMATION
- Tag number, fish length, specific catch location.
- Note any unusual circumstances regarding the catch.
- When releasing a tagged fish, do NOT remove the streamer tag. Repeat captures of the same fish are not uncommon.
- If the fish is harvested, please return the tag to the address below.
- When releasing a largemouth bass for cash reward in Florida waters, cut the tag close to the body wall and return the tag to FWC.
CONTACT FWC WITH THE CAPTURE INFORMATION
- Angler Tag Return Hotline: 1-800-367-4461
- tagreturn@MyFWC.com
- Submit capture report
- Mailing address:
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Fisheries Dependent Monitoring
100 8th Avenue SE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
OBSERVE CURRENT FISHING REGULATIONS
To view the most current saltwater fishing regulations for the state of Florida, visit the Saltwater Fishing Regulations section.