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It’s official: Red snapper season extended through Nov. 21

Season opens Oct. 1 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Anglers got some good news on Sept. 2 as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) agreed to reopen the recreational harvest season for red snapper in Gulf of Mexico … Continue reading

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Walton County fishing report for July 7

Fish is on everywhere! King mackerel, grouper, snapper, mingo and all the amberjack you can catch Fresh: River is good!  Shellcracker, bluegill, warmouth, catfish Bay: Big drums around 2-50 lbs., speckled trout, redfish is day-to-day Saltwater: Fish is on! Offshore: … Continue reading

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Florida state wide bass tournament offering million dollar bounty

To encourage bass anglers to catch and properly report the next Florida state record bass, Bounty Fishing is hosting a million dollar bass bounty Florida Fish Busters’ Bulletin by Bob Wattendorf Many of you know about the Florida Fish and … Continue reading

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FWC responds to widespread cold-weather saltwater fish kills with temporary closures

Snook closure extended until September, temporarily closes bonefish and tarpon season until April Catch-and-release fishing still allowed •    Executive Order 10-02 (Dead Fish) Click here •    Executive Order 10-03 (Snook, Tarpon, Bonefish) Click here The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation … Continue reading

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FWC acts on more protection for sharks

New rules to take effect in mid-January and prohibit harvest of sandbar, siky and Caribbean sharpnose The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Dec. 10 approved a series of rules to enhance its long-standing policy to protect stressed … Continue reading

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Sport fishing for greater amberjack set to close in Gulf federal waters

National Marine Fisheries Service states quota has been met The recreational harvest and possession of greater amberjack in or from federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico will be prohibited from Oct. 24 through Dec. 31.  Federal waters extend beyond … Continue reading

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Gulf red snapper sport season closes Aug. 15

Season to reopen on June 1, 2010 The recreational harvest season for red snapper in all waters of the Gulf of Mexico off Florida closes on Aug. 15.  This closure will help rebuild overfished red snapper stocks in the Gulf … Continue reading

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Bay scallop season opens July 1

Time to head over to St. Joe Bay! The recreational harvest season for bay scallops begins July 1 and continues through Sept. 10.  Open scalloping areas on Florida’s Gulf coast extend from the west bank of the Mexico Beach Canal … Continue reading

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Snapper season now shortened to June 1 – Aug. 1

FWC acts to rebuild Gulf red snapper stocks The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Thursday voted to adjust the recreational harvest season for red snapper in Gulf of Mexico state waters to account for over-harvests in 2008.  … Continue reading

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Shoreline anglers need to buy license by Aug. 1

No need if you already posses a regular saltwater fishing license Florida’s resident saltwater anglers who fish from shore or a structure affixed to shore will need to buy a $7.50 (plus administrative and handling fees) shoreline fishing license by … Continue reading

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