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by FWC Freshwater – Andrew Dutterer This basically goes without saying in the Sunshine State, but big bass are a big deal. Trophy bass provide a big part of the identity and draw of our state’s bass fisheries. Florida is often touted as The Bass Fishing Capital of the World, and trophy-sized bass play no […]

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Bass Pro Shops – Spring Fishing Classic 2015: Experience the World’s Greatest Fishing event and sale! – Bass Pro Shops event offers new features and an earlier date in addition to free family-friendly activities, seminars, and Bassmaster University

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For immediate release: January 28, 2015 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943   Snook reopens in Atlantic state waters The recreational harvest season for snook reopens on Feb. 1 in Florida’s Atlantic coastal and inland waters (from the Miami-Dade/Monroe county line north), including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River. The season will remain open through May 31. […]

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Dewight “Richie” Whitmore, 27, from Ringgold, Georgia, caught, documented and released a 14-pound, 1-ounce Florida largemouth bass at Rodman Reservoir on Martin Luther King Day. Whitmore, fishing with Georgia friend Josh Broome and Florida fishing guide Sean Rush, was using live shiners when they laid into the behemoth around 8:30 in the morning.

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The Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program is now accepting applications for nuisance alligator trappers to work in Lake County south of the Turnpike. Applicants must have a clean criminal history and no fish or wildlife violations. Applicants must reside in Lake County and have a valid working email address. All applications must be received by Friday, […]

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