68A-23.005 : Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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

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

	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

Section	Description	ID	Publish Date

Final 68A-23.005	Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish	28442842	Effective: 07/01/2024
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
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
Final 68A-23.005	Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish	26696357	Effective: 01/24/2023
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
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
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
Final 68A-23.005	Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish	25882818	Effective: 06/07/2022
Public Meeting 68A-23.002 ......	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
Proposed 68A-23.002 ......	Fishing regulations at select waterbodies to maximize trophy bass production at those locations.	25489095	1/25/2022 Vol. 48/16
Development 68A-23.002 ......	Fishing regulations at select waterbodies to maximize trophy bass production at those locations.	25343886	12/9/2021 Vol. 47/237
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
Final 68A-23.005	Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish	23012297	Effective: 03/23/2020
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
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
Final 68A-23.005	Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish	17232261	Effective: 07/01/2016
Proposed 68A-23.005 ......	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
Development 68A-23.002 ......	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
Development 68A-23.002 ......	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
Final 68A-23.005	Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish	15266265	Effective: 11/26/2014
Proposed 68A-23.005 ......	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
Development 68A-23.002 ......	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
Final 68A-23.005	Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish	13438591	Effective: 09/09/2013
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
Final 68A-23.005	Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish	12970663	Effective: 05/22/2013
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
Development 68A-23.002 ......	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
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
Final 68A-23.005	Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish	9802158	Effective: 07/01/2011
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
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
Development 68A-23.005	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
Final 68A-23.005	Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish	5435703	Effective: 07/01/2008
Change 68A-23.005	Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish	5266729	2/22/2008 Vol. 34/08
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
Development 68A-23.002 ......	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
Development 68A-23.002 ......	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
Final 68A-23.005	Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish	2596901	Effective: 07/01/2006

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