FWC's Fishing in the Know - Nov. 2017

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/1c16408 November 2017 FWC's Fishing in the Know Division of Marine Fisheries Management Monthly Newsletter Reduce handling by using a dehooking tool. Dehooking tools allow anglers to quickly release their catch while minimizing injuries and handling time. Jeff Hudson and a red snapper. Submit your photos by emailing them to Saltwater@MyFWC.com. Learn more about our photo guidelines. Hogfish – Keys/East Florida Recreational season closes Nov. 1 Information: Hogfish recreational harvest will close in state waters off Florida’s Atlantic and southern Gulf coasts Nov. 1. This closure includes all state waters south of Cape Sable, which is on the Gulf side of Florida, and up the Atlantic coast. The management boundary line is 25 degrees 9 minutes north latitude (a line due west of Cape Sable). The Keys/East Florida hogfish season runs from May 1 through Oct. 31. Recreational harvest closed Aug. 24 in federal waters off the Keys and East Florida. Both state and federal waters off these coasts reopen to harvest May 1, 2018.  Link for more information: Hogfish [MyFWC.com] Red Snapper – Atlantic Federal 2017 weekend fall season open Nov. 3-5 and 10-12 Information: The recreational harvest of red snapper will be open in Atlantic federal waters (from 3 to about 200 nautical miles) Nov. 3-5 and 10-12. The daily bag limit during this season will be 1 fish per person and there will be no size limit. In Atlantic state waters (inshore of 3 nautical miles), the season is open year-round, the bag limit is 2 per person and the minimum size limit is 20 inches total length. Link for more information: Snappers [MyFWC.com] NOAA Bulletin [sero.nmfs.noaa.gov] Saltwater License-Free Fishing Day Nov. 25 Information: Florida residents and visitors can experience Florida’s unique saltwater fishing opportunities without being required to have a recreational saltwater fishing license on Nov. 25. All bag limits, seasons and size restrictions apply. There are eight license-free fishing days each year including four freshwater and four saltwater. An annual license can be purchased at 1-888-FISH-Florida or at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com. All fishing license fees are used to support Florida fish and wildlife conservation and help attain additional funding for Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration projects. Links for more information: License Information  [MyFWC.com] License-Free Fishing Days [MyFWC.com] Commission Meeting - December Meeting scheduled for Dec. 6 and 7 in Gainesville Information: Agenda and updates coming soon. Link for more information: Agenda [MyFWC.com] Online Goliath Workshop Share your input on goliath grouper management Information: FWC is gathering public input on goliath grouper management, including the possibility of a limited goliath harvest in Florida state waters. An on-demand virtual workshop is available online and can be found by visiting MyFWC.com/Fishing and clicking “Saltwater Fishing,” “Public Comments/Workshops” and “Workshops.” An online survey is also available. Open-ended public comments may be submitted online at MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments. Link for more information: Workshops [MyFWC.com] FWC needs your feedback Information: FWC is collecting feedback on several fisheries issues including bay scallops, shrimp, flounder, and trap fisheries. Provide comments on these or other fisheries online at MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments. Link for more information: Saltwater Comments [MyFWC.com] Saltwater Angler Recognition Programs Catch a Florida Memory today Information: These three programs encourage ethical angling while earning rewards for your efforts. Saltwater Fish Life List: A list of 71 different species. Can you catch them all? Saltwater Reel Big Fish: Recognition for extraordinarily-sized catches. Saltwater Grand Slams: Earn rewards for catching three different specified species in a 24-hour period. Link for more information: CatchaFloridaMemory.com IN THIS ISSUE Hogfish – Keys/East Florida Red Snapper – Atlantic federal Saltwater License-Free Fishing Commission Meeting - December  Online Goliath Workshop FWC needs your feedback Saltwater Angler Recognition Programs STATE SEASON UPDATES November-December State waters are from shore to 9 nautical miles in the Gulf and from shore to 3 nautical miles in the Atlantic.   Nov. 1 – Hogfish (Keys/Atlantic) closes Nov. 1 – Blue land crab opens Dec. 1 – Snook (Gulf) closes Dec. 15 – Snook (Atlantic) closes Azi Struzziero with a lionfish. EVENTS November-December  Lionfish Events Calendar Nov. 18 – Kid’s Fishing Clinic - Sarasota Nov. 25 - Saltwater License-Free Fishing Dec. 5 – Adult Fishing Clinic – Cedar Key Dec. 6-7 – Commission Meeting - Gainesville SOCIAL SALTWATER Catch a Florida Memory with Tristan's Keys to Fishing! Saltwater fishing is a great way to get outside, enjoy nature, and spend time with family and friends. Check out more MyFWC saltwater fishing videos on our YouTube channel at MyFWC.com/SaltwaterFishing. Visit us on social media at. Facebook/CatchaFLMemory Facebook/LionfishReefRangers Facebook/FloridaMRRP Facebook/MyFWC Youtube: MyFWC.com/SaltwaterFishing Contact: 850-487-0554or marine@myfwc.com  Get the Marine Fisheries Monthly via email at MyFWC.com by clicking on “Sign up for updates ”

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