The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding statewide snook workshops starting next week. The public is encouraged to attend this FWC Snook Workshop to learn about proposed new snook management for Florida.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is adopting a holistic management approach for snook that includes a review of several environmental and human factors including habitat, fishing effort and stakeholder feedback to evaluate the fishery at a more local scale.

FWC staff is proposing to establish 10 new management regions with snook regulations based on the status of the fishery in each region. The public is encouraged to attend one of the FWC’s in-person workshops that are being held throughout the state. 

FWC Snook Workshop in Crystal River March 28

The FWC Snook Workshop for the Nature Coast will be March 28, from 6–8 p.m. in the Crystal River City Hall Council Chambers, located at 123 N.W. U.S. Highway 19, Crystal River, FL 34428.

If you are unable to attend a workshop, visit MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments and click on “Workshops” to watch a recorded presentation or find recordings on the  FWC Saltwater YouTube channel. Comments can be submitted at MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments.