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Rule Title: Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish
Department: FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION    Add to MyFLRules Favorites
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Division: Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
Chapter: RULES RELATING TO FRESHWATER FISH

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

VIEW_RULE Effective Date: 7/1/2024
History Notes: Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 8-1-79, Amended 5-19-80, 6-4-81, 6-21-82, 7-1-83, Formerly 39-23.05, Amended 2-27-86, 5-10-87, 3-1-88, 4-13-88, 7-1-89, 4-11-90, 7-1-92, 8-23-92, 4-20-93, 7-1-94, 9-15-94, 4-1-96, 7-1-98, 10-20-98, Formerly 39-23.005, Amended 7-1-00, 7-1-01, 7-1-04, 7-1-05, 7-1-06, 7-1-08, 7-1-11, 5-22-13, 9-9-13, 11-26-14, 7-1-16, 3-23-20, 6-7-22, 1-24-23, 7-1-24.
References in this version: No reference(s).
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
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Adopted
Section Description ID Publish
Date
View Text Final
68A-23.005
Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish 28442842 Effective:
07/01/2024
View Text Proposed
68A-23.005
The purpose of this rule amendment is to modify rule language to allow for possession of a potential state record largemouth bass or a TrophyCatch qualifying largemouth bass that may exceed the length or bag limit until .... 28333135 5/7/2024
Vol. 50/90
View Text Development
68A-23.005
The purpose of this rule amendment is to modify rule language to allow for temporary possession of a potential state record fish that may exceed the length or bag limit until the fish is inspected by FWC staff. 27911476 12/28/2023
Vol. 49/250
View Text Final
68A-23.005
Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish 26696357 Effective:
01/24/2023
View Text Proposed
68A-23.005
The purpose of this rule amendment is to modify fishing regulations related to gulf striped bass in order to conserve breeding sized females. The effect will be to change the size limit for possession. 26610706 12/7/2022
Vol. 48/236
View Text Public Meeting
68A-23.005
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a public meeting to discuss public input related to proposed Gulf Striped Bass regulation ....
  November 17th, 2022, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
  5300 High Bridge Road, Quincy, Florida 32351
26473354 10/28/2022
Vol. 48/211
View Text Development
68A-23.005
The purpose of this rule amendment is to modify fishing regulations related to gulf striped bass in order to conserve breeding sized females. The effect will be to change the size limit for possession. 26224743 8/30/2022
Vol. 48/169
View Text Final
68A-23.005
Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish 25882818 Effective:
06/07/2022
View Text Public Meeting
68A-23.002
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The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a public meeting to discuss public input related to proposed Largemouth Bass regulation ....
  March 30th, 2022, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
  Blue Cypress Room, St. Johns River Water Management District ....
25657196 3/11/2022
Vol. 48/49
View Text Proposed
68A-23.002
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Fishing regulations at select waterbodies to maximize trophy bass production at those locations. 25489095 1/25/2022
Vol. 48/16
View Text Development
68A-23.002
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Fishing regulations at select waterbodies to maximize trophy bass production at those locations. 25343886 12/9/2021
Vol. 47/237
View Text Workshop
68A-23.005
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a public workshop to gather public input related to proposed Largemouth Bass regulation ....
  October 28, 2021, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
  Statewide virtual meeting hosted on Microsoft Teams, email TrophyBass@MyFWC.com ....
25145909 10/19/2021
Vol. 47/203
View Text Final
68A-23.005
Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish 23012297 Effective:
03/23/2020
View Text Proposed
68A-23.005
The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish harvest and possession limitations for shoal bass in the Chipola River and its tributaries. The effect of this amendment will be to prohibit the killing or possession .... 22707038 12/13/2019
Vol. 45/241
View Text Development
68A-23.005
The purpose of this rule development notice is to address proposed amendments to the rule setting out harvest and possession limitations for shoal bass in the Chipola River and its tributaries. The effect will be to prohibit .... 22478506 10/11/2019
Vol. 45/199
View Text Final
68A-23.005
Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish 17232261 Effective:
07/01/2016
View Text Proposed
68A-23.005
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The purpose of this rule amendment is to simplify black bass regulations statewide by reducing the number of water bodies with special regulations. Additionally, this amendment clarifies regulations on water bodies that .... 17036127 1/15/2016
Vol. 42/10
View Text Development
68A-23.002
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The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to, during calendar year 2016, amend or establish methods for taking freshwater fish, gear specifications, bag or size limits, seasons, and other management or enforcement .... 17012847 1/11/2016
Vol. 42/06
View Text Development
68A-23.002
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The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to, during calendar year 2015, amend or establish methods for taking freshwater fish, gear specifications, bag or size limits, seasons, and other management or enforcement .... 15993765 5/13/2015
Vol. 41/93
View Text Final
68A-23.005
Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish 15266265 Effective:
11/26/2014
View Text Proposed
68A-23.005
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The purpose of this rule amendment is to implement a nine inch minimum size limit for all American eels harvested in Florida and create a recreational bag limit of 25 American eels. This amendment will bring Florida into .... 15118437 9/30/2014
Vol. 40/190
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The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to, during calendar year 2014, amend or establish methods for taking freshwater fish, gear specifications, bag or size limits, seasons, and other management or enforcement .... 14003034 1/8/2014
Vol. 40/05
View Text Final
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Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish 13438591 Effective:
09/09/2013
View Text Proposed
68A-23.005
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to allow harvest of abundant smaller black bass, while at the same time protecting larger female bass and therefore continuing to manage Lake Jackson as a historic trophy largemouth .... 13165439 6/27/2013
Vol. 39/125
View Text Final
68A-23.005
Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish 12970663 Effective:
05/22/2013
View Text Proposed
68A-23.005
The proposal to delete 68A-23.0059(f) is to remove the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations for Edward Medard Reservoir, Hillsborough County that is being established as a Fish Management Area (FMA) with .... 12791504 3/21/2013
Vol. 39/56
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68A-23.002
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The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to, during calendar year 2013, amend or establish methods for taking freshwater fish, gear specifications, bag or size limits, seasons, and other management or enforcement .... 12476836 1/8/2013
Vol. 39/05
View Text Development
68A-23.005
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2012, for bag limits, length limits, open season for freshwater fish. 10818718 12/22/2011
Vol. 37/51
View Text Final
68A-23.005
Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish 9802158 Effective:
07/01/2011
View Text Proposed
68A-23.005
The purpose of the proposed rule change is to delete reference to Smith Lake in Washington County. The surrounding property was sold and public access is no longer allowed. Removal of the reference to Smith Lake will help .... 9600107 1/21/2011
Vol. 37/03
View Text Development
68A-23.005
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, for bag limits, length limits, open season for freshwater fish. 9506987 12/23/2010
Vol. 36/51
View Text Development
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The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2009, for length limits on freshwater. 6453427 12/5/2008
Vol. 34/49
View Text Final
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Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish 5435703 Effective:
07/01/2008
View Text Change
68A-23.005
Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish 5266729 2/22/2008
Vol. 34/08
View Text Proposed
68A-23.005
The purpose of the proposed rule is to establish an 18 minimum length limit on black bass on Lake Okeechobee, establish a 10 minimum length limit on black crappie on Lake Okeechobee, clarify Lake Okeechobee freshwater fisheries .... 5062544 1/4/2008
Vol. 34/01
View Text Development
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The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2008, and to provide a forum for the public to provide input on proposed changes relating to general .... 4919857 12/7/2007
Vol. 33/49
View Text Development
68A-23.002
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The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2007, and to provide a forum for the public to provide input on proposed changes relating to general .... 3299763 12/22/2006
Vol. 32/51
View Text Final
68A-23.005
Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish 2596901 Effective:
07/01/2006