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Notice: 25145909

Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO FRESHWATER FISH

Overview

RULE:

68A-23.005

Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish

The FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:

PLACE:

Subject:

The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a public workshop to gather public input related to proposed Largemouth Bass regulation changes for Fellsmere Water Management Area (commonly known as Headwaters and Egan Lakes), Suwannee Lake FMA, Victor Lake FMA, and Shop Lake at Tenoroc FMA.  Staff will provide a brief presentation on this topic and then gather feedback on proposed rule language.  All stakeholders interested are encouraged to attend.

Proposed Rules:
Suwannee Lake – Suwannee County:
                16” maximum length limit (0 fish over 16”) for Largemouth Bass
                15 fish daily bag limit for Largemouth Bass
                Circle hooks only when fishing with live bait greater than 3” in length

Lake Victor:
16” maximum length limit (0 fish over 16”) for Largemouth Bass
               15 fish daily bag limit for Largemouth Bass
               Circle hooks only when fishing with live bait greater than 3” in length

Shop Lake:
16” maximum length limit (0 fish over 16”) for Largemouth Bass
               No daily bag limit for Largemouth Bass
               Circle hooks only when fishing with live bait greater than 3” in length

Fellsmere Water Management Area (Headwaters and Egan Lakes):
                Catch and release of all Largemouth Bass
                Circle hooks only when fishing with live bait greater than 3” in length

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Allen Martin, at 3377 E. US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055, (386) 623-1836.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/19/2021 Vol. 47/203

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