The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission begin accepting applications tomorrow for the first harvest of goliath grouper in state waters since 1990.
Fishermen can apply anytime from October 15th through the 30th, for the upcoming 2023 season, which will be a highly regulated limited harvest.
The limited-entry harvest will allow additional access to a fishery that has been catch-and-release only since 1990 by issuing permits via random-draw lottery.
The cost to apply is $10 plus fees and permit lottery applications are available online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
A goliath harvest permit and tag will cost $150 for residents and $500 for non-residents.
Permits and tags are non-transferable and no exemptions apply.
Fishermen can apply anytime from October 15th through the 30th, for the upcoming 2023 season, which will be a highly regulated limited harvest.
The limited-entry harvest will allow additional access to a fishery that has been catch-and-release only since 1990 by issuing permits via random-draw lottery.
The cost to apply is $10 plus fees and permit lottery applications are available online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
A goliath harvest permit and tag will cost $150 for residents and $500 for non-residents.
Permits and tags are non-transferable and no exemptions apply.
The limited, highly regulated harvest include a total recreational harvest of up to 200 goliath per year, with a maximum of 50 from Everglades National Park.
A limit of one fish per person will be allowed with the open season running from March 1 through May 31.
Harvest will be permitted in all state waters except those of Martin County south through the Atlantic coast of the Keys, all of the St. Lucie River and its tributaries, and Dry Tortugas National Park.
Harvest will continue to be prohibited in federal waters.
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