Welcome to the official page of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Division of Marine Fisheries Management. Learn everything you need to know about saltwater fishing in Florida including best fishing practices, regulatory updates, angler recognition programs, and more. Follow us and check back frequently for updates!
10 days ago
The 2025 FWC Lionfish Challenge dates are here!!! The Challenge will begin on May 24th and run until midnight on September 14th! Registration will open soon on the Fishing Chaos app to submit your tail submission forms or trip tickets! More information on Reef Rangers: https://fwcreefrangers.com/
23 days ago
That’s a Great Smile 😁 Despite the chilly weather in recent months, dedicated angler, Caroline Pride was bundled up and fishing under the bridge when she landed this ladyfish. Her smile says it all—nothing beats the thrill of a new Catch a Florida Memory Life List addition! Keep those lines tight and remember, your next cool catch is just a cast away. Join Catch a Florida Memory today: https://catchafloridamemory.com/
1 month ago
The flounder bite has been HOT 🔥 Flounder fishing has been in full swing to start off the new year! Anglers find success when fishing with live bait, such as shrimp, crabs, or mud minnows. Flounder are ambush predators and are found in habitats where they have a place to hide. Target them in areas near jetty rocks or along the beaches on the sandy bottom where they can burry into the sand. #WhatsBiting Show us your best catch by submitting a photo of it to our Catch a Florida Memory program. There may even be prizing in it for you if your fish qualifies for an achievement! Submit your photos today: https://catchafloridamemory.com/
1 month ago
Triple Threat Throwdown: Season 3 🎣 Season 3 of the Triple Threat Throwdown kicks off on March 1st and runs through September 7th! Join the challenge by becoming a Triple Threat Club member. Season 3 features a prestigious Kayak Fishing Bundle made possible by Premier Partners including Bonafide Fishing, YakAttack, Power-Pole, and Mustad Fishing. Explore Florida's prime fishing spots, make lasting memories, and support marine conservation. Submit your saltwater catches to https://catchafloridamemory.com/ to participate! More information on participating and specific Season 3 prizing: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/3d2c5d5
2 months ago
A More Uncommon Catch 👀 Catch a Florida Memory's Logan Clifton, is giving us a different look this week with his catch of this cubera snapper. While less frequently submitted to the program, this cool catch is one that absolutely counts toward his Life List. Would you like to reel in one of these snapper too?
4 months ago
Halfway There! It’s a bluefish for Amanda Doering's Catch a Florida Memory Life List. This catch marks five total species on her Life List. With just five more, she’ll earn her way into the Catch a Florida Memory Life List 10-Fish-Club. Let’s send some encouragement to Amanda this morning in the comments below. You’ve got this, Amanda! Start your Life List today: https://catchafloridamemory.com/
16 days ago
👏 Catching Kudos! We’re giving all the kudos to Garrett Ewing for reeling in this sheepshead for his Catch a Florida Memory Life List! 🎣 His passion for fishing is clearly evident. And we’re loving what we’re seeing from him! Do you have a photo similar to this? Possibly earn a recognition for it today: https://catchafloridamemory.com/
1 month ago
🏆 Snap-tastic Achievement Alert! James Huffman recently caught this dog snapper, completing his Catch a Florida Memory Snapper Family Slam! Also included in his slam was a mutton and yellowtail snapper. Your fishing skills continue to amaze, James. Way to go!!! Want to start your fishing journey? Signing up is quick and easy. Visit https://catchafloridamemory.com/
1 month ago
No Doubt it’s a Trout! ✔️ Congratulations to Arden Tilghman for reeling in this beautiful spotted seatrout on what looks to be a cool, crisp Florida day! With the grass line behind her, Arden can confidently check spotted seatrout off of her Catch a Florida Memory Life List. Want to grow your Life List and win cool prizing while doing so? Signing up is quick, easy and FREE. Join Catch a Florida Memory today: https://catchafloridamemory.com/
2 months ago
A Queen and King…fish! 👑 Congratulations to Angela Santiago for adding this wonderful Gulf kingfish to her Catch a Florida Memory Life List! She reeled in this catch during a day of fishing on the beach. Keep reeling in those great catches, Angela! Bonus Fun Fact: The Gulf kingfish, also known as whiting, is known for its delicious, mild-flavored meat and is a popular target for shoreline anglers. Did you know their diet primarily consists of small crustaceans and marine worms?
3 months ago
Don’t forget - Quarter 3 applications for the FWC Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) Project are now open! This is a unique opportunity for anglers on Florida’s Atlantic coast to provide critical data on their recreational catch, and many anglers may have the chance to keep red snapper outside the federal season. This application period will remain open through January 13th. Learn more at MyFWC.com/AtlanticEFP News Release: https://bit.ly/Quarter3Application
4 months ago
Making a Memory 📷 “Had a great day out in the Blue Heaven. Crossed three new species off my bucket list and learned a lot about fishing this part of Florida.” - James Ulle James’s day on the water is really what Florida fishing is all about! He learned something new while climbing to new heights on his Catch a Florida Memory Life List. Kudos to you, James! Want to be like James? Signing up is free and easy: https://catchafloridamemory.com/
