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Snook
Do you know what to do if you catch a tagged snook? This information covers what you should do if you catch tagged snook on either the east coast or west coast of Florida.
TAGGED SNOOK ON FLORIDA’S EAST COAST
- Record tag number, total length, date, and location of fish capture.
- Report the capture information to the Angler Tag Return Hotline
1 (800) 367-4461 or tagreturn@MyFWC.com.
- If you keep your catch, mail the tag to:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Tequesta Field Lab
19100 S.E. Federal Hwy.
Tequesta, FL 33469
- If you release your catch, do not remove the external tag.
- A reward t-shirt will be awarded upon receipt of tag and a complete set of capture information.
- Please observe all fishing regulations and license requirements.
TAGGED SNOOK ON FLORIDA’S WEST COAST
- Record tag number, total length, date, and location of fish capture.
- Report the capture information to the Angler Tag Return Hotline
1 (800) 367-4461 or tagreturn@MyFWC.com.
- If you keep your catch, mail the tag to:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Attention: Snook Tag
100 8th Avenue SE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-5020
- If you release your catch, cut the tag off the fish close to the body and mail to FWC. Please do not pull tags out of fish!
- A $5.00 reward will be awarded upon receipt of tag and a complete set of capture information.
- Please observe all fishing regulations and license requirements.
INFORMATION WANTED REGARDING SNOOK DEATHS DURING COLD WEATHER
As water temperatures dip below 55° F, it is possible that snook in inshore areas could start dying. Please do not remove distressed snook from a site. If dead or dying snook are observed in any area, record the location and the number of fish seen, and report it to one of the following
- Fish and Wildlife Research Institute's Fish Biology Department
(727) 896-8626.
- Fish and Wildlife Research Institute's Tequesta Field Lab
(561) 575-5407.
Visit Our Snook Section for more information.
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