Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Anglers Assist with Red Snapper Research on the Atlantic Coast of Florida

Scientists gathered information about the Atlantic red snapper fishery with assistance from anglers during 2012 season opening in South Atlantic federal waters.

FWC Enlists Anglers to Assist Reef Fish Studies

Biologists can learn much about the Gulf recreational fishery from anglers' reports of catching several species of snapper, grouper, and gray triggerfish.

Preliminary Results of Gulf Reef Fish Studies

Biologists accompanied close to 300 charter and headboat fishing trips and tagged more than 15,000 fish during the first 18 months of the research.

Marine Recreational Information Program FAQs

View frequently asked questions about the Marine Recreational Information Program.

Reef Fish Identification Guide

A quick guide to popular recreational reef fishes found in Florida waters.

Recreational Fisheries FAQ

Do you have questions about recreational fisheries? Read the recreational fisheries FAQ for answers.

Recreational Fisheries Landings

Learn how recreational fishing landings and effort are estimated in the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) and how to access recreational fishing data.

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