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Florida Issues
Stop Federal Mismanagement in the South Atlantic
Is the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council heading down the same road as the Gulf of Mexico?
Fight the Biscayne National Park Closure
The National Park Service has announced a plan to lock fishermen out of over 10,000 acres of public water.
Restore the Everglades
For the last 30+ years, people have been talking about how to “re-plumb” the Everglades.
Stand Up for Gulf Red Snapper Fishing
Federal mismanagement of the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery has led to shortened seasons, in-fighting, and controversy.
Possible Fishing Closures in the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is currently developing changes to its General Management Plan that may significantly impact recreational fishing access.
Latest Highlights
Keep Florida Fishing Applauds Congressional Passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act
Keep Florida Fishing Applauds Congressional Passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act Important Everglades Restoration Legislation Moves to the President’s Desk...
Fish Act is worthy of support
Critics of the Modern Fish Act frame the bill as an attempt to create legislative loopholes that would allow for overfishing. Nothing could be further from the truth.
American Sportfishing Association Contributes to Florida’s Adopt-A-Snook Partnership for Red Tide Recovery
Launching in April 2019, this effort will help rejuvenate the snook population.
Sportfishing Industry Welcomes Release of Government Statistics on Contribution to U.S. Economy
Recreational fishing and boating is the largest contributor of the core outdoor recreation activities
Calendar of Events
Facebook Posts
It’s still great to #fish in #Florida! Check out MyFWC’s #RedTide Current Status Report to see if your next Florida #fishing destination is in the clear ➡️ www.myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/
Attention Anglers!! While #RedTide is along some of Florida’s coasts, there are many areas in the clear! Take advantage of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's FREE Beach Conditions Report to see which #Florida #fishing locations are the healthiest ➡️ visitbeaches.org/
It’s almost the weekend, you know what that means? FISHING! Check Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Beach Conditions Report to see the current status of #redtide in your area before hitting the water!
Beach Conditions Reporting System
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Stay updated with the latest beach conditions with updates daily. Or call 1-941-BEACHES for reports.MyFWC Commission Executive Director Eric Sutton: “If you go out on those waters, you will see that it’s patchy. There are places to still catch fish. We just want to make sure we are returning them back to the water to help with the recovery.” Sunshine State News #KeepFLFishing
Fishing Restriction Extended Amid Red Tide Woes
sunshinestatenews.com
A restriction on fishing for red drum and snook was extended to next spring and will stretch north to Pasco County, as the state continues trying to limit impacts from a red-tide outbreak along the Gulf Coast.Today the U.S. Senate and U.S. House passed America’s Water Infrastructure Act! Thank you Sen. Marco Rubio Sen. Bill Nelson Congressman Francis Rooney and Mario Diaz-Balart! #KeepFLFishing #Everglades #WRDA
asafishing.org
Alexandria, VA – October 10, 2018 For Immediate Release Mary Jane Williamson, Communications Director 703-519-9691, x227 American Sportfishing Association Alexandria, VA – October 10, 2018 – Keep Florida Fishing®, (KFF) an advocacy arm of the American Sportfishing Association, today praised t...