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FWC Updates: Snook season opens Sept. 1, 2015

Snook season in Florida reopens Sept. 1, 2015. Before heading out, here’s a quick review of the regulations: Besides a recreational fishing license, you’ll need a snook permit; bag limit, 1 per day; size limit, not less than 28" total length (TL) or more than 32" TL; season ends Dec. 14 at midnight.

Proposed Bahamas Flats Fishing Regulations

Leaders of the Abaco Fly Fishing Guide Association (AFFGA) and Bahamas Fly Fishing Industry Association (BFFIA) were invited to share their viewpoints on the merits of the recently proposed flat fishing regulations for The Bahamas. This is the viewpoint of Cindy Pinder, Abaco Fly Fishing Guides Association.

St. Pete Installing Line Recycling Bins

St. Pete Installing Line Recycling Bins Anglers fishing from the half-mile stretch of seawall along Pass-a-Grille Way in St. Pete …

Help Conserve Billfish in Costa Rica

The number of billfish in Costa Rica and surrounding Central American countries seem to be booming when looking at the …

FWC UPDATES: Lobster Season

Many people find the rules and geographical boundaries in southern Florida to be complex and confusing. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned lobster veteran, a quick review of the basic information is never a bad idea!

FWC News Two-Day Mini Lobster Season July 29-30

The mini lobster season is always the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. This year the mini season falls on July 29th and 30th.

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Okeechobee — Report & Forecast

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