This blog is dedicated to the environmental well-being of our Florida coastal habitat.

This blog is
dedicated to the environmental well-being of coastal habitat.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Florida Recreational Fishing Season

Recreational red snapper season is from June 1 to July 23 this
year and applies to State as well as Federal waters in the Gulf.
The bag limit is 2 fish per person but the captain & crew of a
charter boat are not allowed any. The minimum size is 16 inches.
The season for recreational and commercial fishing of shallow water
groupers in Atlantic and Monroe County waters opened on
May 1.
Regulations for bonefish will be extended to Federal waters on
July 1. The bag limit is 1 per person.Minimum length is 18 inches
using hook-and-line gear only.
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
http://www.myfwc.com/