{"id":8074,"date":"2020-05-27T16:54:05","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T20:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.greatflorida.com\/?p=8074"},"modified":"2026-05-12T20:21:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T00:21:13","slug":"florida-fishing-is-not-cancelled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/2020\/florida-fishing-is-not-cancelled\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Fishing is Not Cancelled"},"content":{"rendered":"

March through July is prime fishing season in Florida. \u201cA combination of COVID-19 fears, boat ramp closures and confusing rules have many anglers getting a later start on fishing,\u201d says Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance <\/a>Florida\u2019s largest independent boat insurance<\/a> agency in Florida.<\/p>\n

While much of the fishing season has been lost on boating restrictions, there is still time for some exciting catches.<\/p>\n

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Before Heading Out<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make sure you have the proper license and it is updated. Also, social distancing is required for fishing according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, FWC<\/a>. Follow CDC<\/a>-guidelines for social distancing and personal safety. A group size cannot exceed 10 people, even outside.<\/p>\n

Verify that the location you are headed is open. Most beaches are open however, some remain closed and others are open but have restrictions. Those heading to a fish management area, FMA<\/a>, can check the following link for the area\u2019s open\/close status. To check the status of a boat ramp, use the FWC\u2019s Florida Public Boat Ramp Finder<\/a>. It is updated every 24-hours. If the boat ramp is not run by the FWC, call the managing entity.<\/p>\n

What is biting?<\/strong><\/p>\n