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King mackerel management changes effective May 11
Several commercial and recreational changes to king mackerel management in Florida state and federal waters will take effect May 11. These changes are consistent with federal regulation changes that are effective the same day. Approved changes include: Setting the Gulf/Atlantic state waters management boundary line, which used to shift from the west coast during the […]
Preregister for the Lionfish Challenge today
The 2017 Lionfish Challange incentive program starts May 20, but you can register today. Visit http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/lionfish/challenge/ to register in the commercial or recreational category.
Grouper fishing reopens May 1
Grouper fishing reopens May 1 in Atlantic, Monroe County waters Anglers targeting grouper in Florida state and federal waters of the Atlantic, including state waters off Monroe County, will be able to take home some of their catch starting May 1, when the season for several species reopens to recreational and commercial harvest. The following […]
Additional opportunities for gag discussed at FWC meeting
FWC discusses creating additional fishing opportunities for gag grouper in Gulf 4-county region At its April meeting in Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) discussed the future management of Gulf of Mexico gag grouper and approved a draft proposal to extend the recreational season in state waters off Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson and […]
2017 Gulf recreational red snapper season approved
FWC approves 78-day recreational red snapper 2017 season in Gulf waters At its April meeting in Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) set the 2017 Gulf state waters recreational red snapper season. The 78-day Gulf recreational red snapper season will be as follows: Open Saturdays and Sundays in May starting the first […]