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It s big, it s bold and it s invasive. But could your lionfish catch be a record? If it

is over 477 millimeters (18.78 inches) it very well could be. The Florida Fish and Wildlife

Conservation Commission s (FWC) newest way of encouraging divers to target these spiny

invaders is the lionfish state records program. Lionfish are an invasive species that could

have a negative impact on native fish and wildlife.

Think you can t possibly get one larger than 18.78 inches? Don t worry. You can

qualify by both length (must be in millimeters) and weight (grams) for largest and smallest

lionfish. We also have divisions for junior and hook and line.

Record holders will be recognized on MyFWC.com and may receive prizes as well.

record fish today by

Lionfish and clicking

on "State Records Pro-

review the application

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

form thoroughly before

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

submitting your catch.

Potential record lionfish 

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must have been harvest-

ed using methods. 

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Also, check out lion-

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fish videos at our new

  channel,FWC    

YouTube  

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Saltwater 

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

      

This week's featured photo is of Amber Bingaman    withRedfish.  

 from Harrisburg PA  a slot  



Amber caught this Redfish at the end of the Withlacoochee River with a live shrimp.

BUDDY & FRED'S HARDWARE

Captains    

 Cove Outfitter

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39 W.Inglis, 447-5610

 Hwy. 40 · FL · (352) 

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

Open5:45-6pm

 M-Sa  Sun. 5:45-5pm

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Mre 

 o  Than A Bait Store



Even bait

though we have a great  selection!

   Gear up to date!

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With Shimano Rods & Reels

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Serving Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & Homosassa

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

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Phone (352) 489-4588 Fax (727) 362-4788

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Local Guides Available

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a Clean    Friendly

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Top Qualityrods &for beginners

     reels



to experts.Large selection

    of Saltwater Tackle

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