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Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish closes in Gulf state waters June 1
Friday, May 30, 2025 - Seasonal harvest closures help conserve Florida’s valuable fisheries for the future. -
Recreational harvest of snook for Florida’s East Coast will close June 1
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - The recreational harvest season will reopen Oct. 1, 2025, in the Northeast, Indian River Lagoon and Southeast management regions. -
FWC: Reel in the fun on two license-free fishing weekends!
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - This summer's license-free fishing weekends are on June 7-8 for saltwater and June 14-15 for freshwater. -
FWC reminds anglers: Florida’s 2025 private recreational Gulf red snapper season opens Saturday, May 24, for Memorial Day Weekend
Friday, May 23, 2025 - Florida’s ability to offer this extended season is made possible with the data collected in collaboration with anglers through Florida’s State Reef Fish Survey. -
Florida marks National Safe Boating Week with release of FWC 2024 boating accident report
Friday, May 23, 2025 - High vessel numbers and a mild climate cause Florida to lead the nation in the number of boating fatalities each year. -
FWC proposes changes to protect a bonefish pre-spawning aggregation in Biscayne National Park
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - This newly discovered aggregation is the only scientifically documented one of its kind in Florida. -
FWC proposes Phase II changes to Marine Special Activity License program
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - Staff will continue to gather public feedback on Phase II changes and will return to the Commission in November for a final public hearing with any additional changes. -
FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of snowy grouper in Atlantic state waters starting June 9
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - The 2025 recreational season will close at 12:01 a.m. on June 9, 2025, consistent with the closure in adjacent federal waters. -
FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of gag grouper in Atlantic state waters starting June 26
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - The 2025 recreational season will close at 12:01 a.m. on June 26, 2025, consistent with the closure in adjacent federal waters. -
FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of blueline tilefish in Atlantic state waters starting July 22
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - The 2025 recreational season will close at 12:01 a.m. on July 22, 2025, consistent with the closure in adjacent federal waters.