FWC waives August 20-29 blue crab trap closures for Florida’s northeast coast
Sports, Wildlife  |  Wed - August 17, 2022 5:27 pm  |  Article Hits:289  |  A+ | a-
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has waived the blue crab trap closure that was previously scheduled for Aug. 20-29, 2022, for all waters from Nassau through Volusia counties. Recreational and commercial blue crab traps may remain in the water during this period. The next blue crab trap closure for this region is currently scheduled to occur in August 2024.

For more on recreational blue crab regulations and trap closures, visit myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/blue-crab.

For more on commercial blue crab regulations and trap closures, visit myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/commercial/blue-crab.

For other saltwater fishing regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine.
 
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