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Officials propose pivotal ban that could have major impact on iconic fishing area: 'We recognize this site's importance'
Florida officials have proposed a forward-thinking seasonal fishing ban that could help protect an important species for the ...
What kind of fish can you catch in the Fort Myers Beach canals?
With summer break around the corner, its provides an ideal time sit back and cast a fishing line. There are at least seven types of fish you will see in the Fort Myers Beach canals. Fort Myers Beach ...
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Catch of the Day: Florida dads fish for free this Father's Day weekend
Florida dads, grab your fishing rods, and maybe your kids, because the FWC is gifting the perfect excuse to hit the water ...
NOAA blinks! Proposed 3-month bottom-fishing closure is now off table
NOAA was considering an annual three-month ban on 55 species of reef fish. After public comment (and a change in federal ...
Florida offers free freshwater fishing for Father's Day weekend, no license needed
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- You can fish without a license this Father's Day weekend, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife ...
Florida fishermen celebrate red snapper rule change, but leaders say the fight isn’t over
NOAA Fisheries just released Amendment 59, scaling back a controversial proposal that would have temporarily banned bottom ...
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License-free fishing weekend
In an effort to hook more anglers into the fishing lifestyle, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is ...
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Anglers can fish license-free in upcoming weekends
Coming up this weekend and next, anglers in Florida looking to get outside can catch their dinner at no cost, by taking advantage of two license-free fishing weekends. On Saturday and Sunday, no ...