Lionfish are an invasive species that have a negative
impact on native wildlife and habitat. The
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) made several changes that
will help combat the lionfish invasion in Florida waters. Click the link at top of this page to view the
official web page press release for all details.
The approved changes go into effect Aug. 1 and include:
- Prohibiting the importation of live lionfish;
- Allowing the harvest of lionfish when diving with a rebreather, a device that recycles air and allows divers to remain in the water for longer periods of time; and
- Allowing participants in approved tournaments and other organized events to spear lionfish or other invasive species in areas where spearfishing is not allowed. This will be done through a permitting system.
See or catch a lionfish? Reporta sighting by downloading the new Report Florida Lionfish app on a smart
device or by visiting MyFWC.com/Fishing and clicking on “Recreational
Regulations” (under “Saltwater”) and then “Lionfish.”
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