fishing

Up your fishing game with free, online course: Florida Friendly Angler

FLORIDA – A free, online course now is available for Florida anglers who want to learn more about fisheries management…

3 years ago

Proposed redfish rule changes include reducing vessel bag limits

FLORIDA -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has approved proposed management regions and regulation changes for redfish…

3 years ago

Greater amberjack now open to recreational harvest in Gulf waters

FLORIDA -- The recreational harvest of greater amberjack opened in Gulf state and federal waters on May 1 and will…

3 years ago

Here’s where to find prized bass in Florida; catch one and win!

FLORIDA -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has revealed all 10 freshwater locations across the state where pink-tagged bass…

3 years ago

Florida fishing boat operator charged with crab trap theft

FLORIDA – The operator of a  commercial fishing vessel has been arrested in Lee County and charged with eight felony…

3 years ago

Gag grouper recreational harvest opens April 1 in four counties

NORTHWEST FLORIDA -- State waters off the coast of Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson and Taylor counties will open to recreational harvest…

3 years ago

10,000 redfish bound for Niceville NOT released near Port St. Joe

UPDATED STORY: NICEVILLE, Fla. – A release of 10,000 juvenile redfish by the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Florida slated for…

3 years ago

No license needed to go freshwater fishing in Florida this weekend

FLORIDA – Take the family freshwater fishing in Florida this weekend, no fishing license is needed! The Florida Fish and…

3 years ago

Catch a TrophyCatch-tagged Florida largemouth, win thousands in prizes!

FLORIDA -- Florida’s freshwater trophy bass are special – and right now there are some extra special bass swimming in the Sunshine…

3 years ago

Recreational harvest of goliath grouper in state waters to begin Spring 2023

FLORIDA -- At its March meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a limited, highly regulated recreational…

3 years ago

Changes to shrimp regulations receive approval

FLORIDA -- At its March meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to shrimp regulations. The…

3 years ago

Season reopening March 1 for triggerfish, specks, snook

FLORIDA — The following species will reopen to recreational harvest on March 1, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission:…

3 years ago

Apply now for appointment to boating advisory council

FLORIDA – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is currently receiving and reviewing applications from those who are…

3 years ago

10,000 redfish to be released at Rocky Bayou State Park

NICEVILLE, Fla.  – A release of 10,000 juvenile redfish in Choctawhatchee Bay by the Coastal Conservation Association of Florida will…

3 years ago

Spotted seatrout: Western Panhandle harvest closes Feb. 1

NORTHWEST FLORIDA – Recreational harvest of spotted seatrout closes Feb. 1 in the Western Panhandle Management Region. The Western Panhandle Management…

3 years ago

Share your input on the killing of goliath grouper

FLORIDA -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants your input on a final rule proposal that, if…

3 years ago

Take steps to successfully release bull redfish

FLORIDA -- Everyone likes catching big fish. They put up a great fight, come with serious bragging rights, look super…

3 years ago

FWC approves diamondback terrapin conservation measures

FLORIDA -- At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved regulation changes in an effort…

3 years ago

Flounder recreational harvest reopens Dec. 1

FLORIDA -- The recreational harvest of flounder in all state and federal waters will reopen on December 1. The minimum…

3 years ago

Greater amberjack closes Nov. 1 in Gulf state waters

FLORIDA -- The recreational harvest of greater amberjack in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters closes Nov. 1 and…

3 years ago