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Fishing for Youth program
Nature Coast Fishing for Youth program hosted this summer in Cedar Key The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free Nature Coast Fishing for Youth program in Cedar Key for youth between the ages of 5 and 15. Programs will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 […]
Share your marine fisheries comments on new saltwater commenting webpage
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Division of Marine Fisheries Management wants to hear from you. In an effort to keep stakeholders informed and to gather public input on upcoming issues, a new webpage has been created: MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments. Keep track of items expected to be discussed by the Commission in future meetings and […]
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 […]