FWC enacts fishing changes

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission enacted several changes to the management of tripletail and sheepshead. They go into effect July 1 and include: 

Tripletail

  • The minimum size limit will increase to 18 inches total length.
  • The FWC recreational and commercial regulations for this species will extend into federal waters including only allowing the use of hook-and-line gear and the new size limit.

Learn more about tripletail regulations at MyFWC.com/Fishing by clicking on "Saltwater Fishing." 

Sheepshead

  • The recreational bag limit will be lowered to eight fish per person, per day year-round.
  • There will be a recreational vessel limit of 50 fish per vessel, per trip during March and April.
  • FWC’s recreational and commercial regulations for this species will extend into federal waters including the new bag and vessel limits.

Learn more about sheepshead regulations at MyFWC.com/Fishing by clicking on "Saltwater Fishing." 

These proactive measures will help conserve both fisheries for current and future generations.

This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: FWC enacts fishing changes