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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 199 (from laksa132)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa199.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/recreational\/","crawl_time":1775574838,"first_indexed_time":1523352738,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,myfwc!\/fishing\/saltwater\/recreational\/ s443","src_root_hash":"4214922741064048799","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Saltwater Recreational Fishing Regulations | FWC","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Home\nFishing\nSaltwater Fishing\nRecreational Regulations\nRegulations by Species\nRegulations apply for Florida state waters unless otherwise noted. State waters are from shore to 3 miles in the Atlantic and from shore to 9 miles in the Gulf.  Beyond state waters, please see federal regulations below. \nGeneral Species\nReef Fish\nCrabs, Lobster and other Shellfish\nLooking for a species not listed above? It may be an\n“unregulated” species\n.\nFWC Atlantic EFP Project\nWant to be able to catch (and keep!) Atlantic red snapper?  FWC is collaborating with anglers to test innovative ways to reduce Atlantic red snapper discards, increase harvest opportunities, and improve angler satisfaction.\nLearn more\n.\nFish Rules app\nKeep up-to-date with saltwater and freshwater fishing regulations by using the Fish Rules App. Look for it in the App Store and Google Play for iOS and Android. Enable Location Services to see site-specific regulations for your location.\nLearn more. \nSubmit your photos\nSubscribe for News\nLionfish Alert\nMore\nDaily bag limits for extended trips\nFeeding sharks and other fish\nTrap Diagrams\nMake a donation\nTo lionfish outreach or our saltwater angler recognition program","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/recreational\/#main-content)\n\n- [Buy and Apply](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/recreational\/)\n  ## [Recreational](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/)\n  - [Fishing & Hunting](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/recreational\/)\n    - [How to Order](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/recreational\/how-to-order\/)\n    - [Do I Need a License?](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/recreational\/do-i-need-one\/)\n    - [Limited Entry\/Quota Hunts](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/limited-entry\/)\n  - [Public Land Use](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/public-land-use\/)\n  - [Accessibility Accommodations](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/accessibility\/)\n  \n  ## [Commercial](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/)\n  - [Commercial Licenses](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/commercial\/)\n    - [Commercial Saltwater](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/commercial\/saltwater\/)\n    - [Commercial Freshwater](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/commercial\/freshwater\/)\n    - [CLS Online Login](https:\/\/app.myfwc.com\/crossdoi\/clsonline\/)\n  - [Charter Licenses](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/commercial\/saltwater\/charter\/)\n  - [Vessel Pier Licenses](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/recreational\/saltwater-fishing\/vessel-pier-licenses\/)\n  \n  ## [Wildlife](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/)\n  - [Wildlife Permits](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/wildlife\/)\n  - [Nuisance Wildlife Permits](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/wildlife\/nuisance-wildlife-permits\/)\n  - [Captive Wildlife Permits](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/captive-wildlife\/)\n  \n  ## [More ...](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/)\n  - [Application Forms](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/application-forms\/)\n  - [Boating & Navigation](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/boating-navigation\/)\n- [Resolve a Wildlife Conflict](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/recreational\/)\n  ## [Wildlife Alert](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/contact\/wildlife-alert\/)\n  - [Report a Violation](https:\/\/app.myfwc.com\/LE\/WildlifeAlert\/)\n  - [Know the Rules](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/about\/rules-regulations\/)\n    - [Captive Wildlife](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/captive-wildlife\/)\n    - [Saltwater Recreational Regulations](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/recreational\/)\n    - [Freshwater Recreational Regulations](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/freshwater\/regulations\/)\n    - [Hunting Regulations](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/regulations\/)\n    - [Boating Regulations](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/boating\/regulations\/)\n    - [See All](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/about\/rules-regulations\/)\n  \n  ## [Resolve Wildlife Conflict](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/you-conserve\/wildlife\/)\n  - [Learn to Unhook Seabirds](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/education\/wildlife\/unhook\/)\n  - [Living with Wildlife](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/you-conserve\/wildlife\/)\n    - [Bear](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/wildlife\/bear\/living\/)\n    - [Bats](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/profiles\/mammals\/land\/bats\/)\n    - [Coyote](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/profiles\/mammals\/land\/coyote\/)\n    - [Alligators and Crocodiles](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/you-conserve\/wildlife\/alligators\/)\n    - [Shorebirds\/Seabirds](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/profiles\/birds\/shorebirdsseabirds\/)\n    - [Snakes](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/profiles\/reptiles\/snakes\/)\n    - [See All](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/you-conserve\/wildlife\/)\n  \n  ## [Report Issues](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/contact\/fwc-office\/regional-offices\/)\n  - [Report fish kills, wildlife emergencies, sightings, etc.](https:\/\/survey123.arcgis.com\/share\/2485ecbeded748689725da57b1bc319a)\n    - [Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/wildlife\/alligator\/snap\/)\n    - [Report Fish Kills](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/research\/saltwater\/health\/fish-kills-hotline\/)\n    - [Red Tide Status](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/research\/redtide\/statewide\/)\n    - [Report Sightings of Nonnative Species](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/nonnatives\/report\/)\n    - [Report injured, orphaned or dead manatees](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/research\/manatee\/information\/support\/contact\/)\n    - [See All](https:\/\/survey123.arcgis.com\/share\/2485ecbeded748689725da57b1bc319a)\n- [Engaging in Conservation](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/recreational\/)\n  ## [Conservation](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/)\n  - [Value of Conservation](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/value\/)\n  - [Living with Wildlife](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/you-conserve\/wildlife\/)\n  - [Freshwater Programs](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/freshwater\/)\n  - [Saltwater Programs](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/saltwater\/)\n  - [Terrestrial Programs](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/terrestrial\/)\n  - [Stash the trash](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/boating\/stash-the-trash\/)\n  - [Special Initiatives](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/special-initiatives\/)\n    - [Coastal Wildlife](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/special-initiatives\/cwci\/)\n    - [State Wildlife Action Plan](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/special-initiatives\/swap\/)\n    - [See All](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/special-initiatives\/)\n  \n  ## [Wildlife and Habitats](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/)\n  - [Wildlife Conservation](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/wildlife\/)\n  - [Nonnative Species](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/nonnatives\/)\n  - [Species Profiles](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/profiles\/)\n    - [Alligator](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/wildlife\/alligator\/)\n    - [Bald Eagle](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/wildlife\/bald-eagle\/management\/)\n    - [Bear](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/wildlife\/bear\/)\n    - [Gopher Tortoise](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/wildlife\/gopher-tortoise\/)\n    - [Manatee](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/wildlife\/manatee\/)\n    - [Panther](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/wildlife\/panther\/)\n    - [Sea Turtle](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/wildlife\/sea-turtle\/)\n    - [See All](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/profiles\/)\n  \n  ## [How You Can Conserve](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/you-conserve\/)\n  - [Install Wildlife Lighting](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/you-conserve\/lighting\/)\n  - [Exotic Pet Amnesty](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/nonnatives\/amnesty-program\/)\n  - [Habitat Management](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/habitat\/)\n    - [Working with Private Landowners](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/special-initiatives\/lap\/)\n    - [Invasive Plants](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/habitat\/invasive-plants\/)\n    - [Prescribed Fire](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/habitat\/prescribed-fire\/)\n    - [Management Plans](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/management-plans\/)\n    - [Aquatic Habitat Conservation](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/habitat\/ahcr\/)\n    - [See All](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/habitat\/)\n  - [Education](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/education\/)\n    - [Educators](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/education\/educators\/)\n    - [Outdoor Skills](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/education\/outdoor-skills\/)\n    - [Learn about Wildlife](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/education\/wildlife\/)\n    - [See All](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/education\/)\n  \n  ## [Research](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/research\/)\n  - [Freshwater](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/research\/freshwater\/)\n  - [GIS and Mapping](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/research\/gis\/)\n  - [Habitat](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/research\/habitat\/)\n  - [Manatee](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/research\/manatee\/)\n  - [Red Tide](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/research\/redtide\/)\n  - [Saltwater](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/research\/saltwater\/)\n  - [Wildlife](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/research\/wildlife\/)\n  - [Publications](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/research\/publications\/)\n  - [About](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/research\/about\/)\n- [Things To Do](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/recreational\/)\n  ## [Fishing](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/)\n  - [Freshwater Fishing](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/freshwater\/)\n    - [Recreational Regulations](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/freshwater\/regulations\/)\n    - [Commercial Regulations](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/freshwater\/commercial\/)\n    - [Fish Identification](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/profiles\/freshwater\/)\n    - [Fishing Education](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/basics\/)\n    - [Sites & Forecasts](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/freshwater\/sites-forecasts\/)\n    - [See All](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/freshwater\/)\n  - [Saltwater Fishing](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/)\n    - [Recreational Regulations](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/recreational\/)\n    - [Commercial Regulations](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/commercial\/)\n    - [Fish Identification](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/profiles\/saltwater\/)\n    - [Saltwater Fishing Clinics](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/outreach\/)\n    - [Provide Comments](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/rulemaking\/)\n    - [See All](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/)\n  \n  ## [Hunting](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/)\n  - [Regulations](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/regulations\/)\n    - [WMA Brochures](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/wma-brochures\/)\n    - [Season Dates](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/season-dates\/)\n    - [Hunter Safety](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/safety-education\/)\n    - [Limited Entry Hunts](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/license\/limited-entry\/)\n  - [New Hunter](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/get-started\/)\n  - [Public Shooting Ranges](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/safety-education\/shooting-ranges\/)\n  - [Alligator](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/wildlife\/alligator\/)\n  - [Deer](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/deer\/)\n  - [Dove](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/dove\/)\n  - [Turkey](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/turkey\/)\n  - [Quail](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/quail\/)\n  - [Waterfowl](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/waterfowl\/)\n  - [Wild Hog](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/wild-hog\/)\n  \n  ## [Wildlife Recreation](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/)\n  - [Wildlife Viewing](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/viewing\/)\n    - [Where to View Wildlife](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/viewing\/how\/where\/)\n    - [How to View Wildlife](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/viewing\/how\/)\n    - [Backyards and Beyond](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/inaturalist-projects\/)\n    - [Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail](http:\/\/floridabirdingtrail.com\/)\n    - [See All](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/viewing\/)\n  - [Recreation on Wild Lands](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/wild-lands\/)\n    - [What are WMAS?](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/wmas\/)\n    - [Explore by name](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/wmas\/name\/)\n    - [Explore by map](http:\/\/ocean.floridamarine.org\/wma\/entrances\/)\n    - [What to Do](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/more-activities\/)\n    - [See All](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/wild-lands\/)\n  \n  ## [Boating](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/boating\/)\n  - [Regulations](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/boating\/regulations\/)\n  - [Safety & Education](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/boating\/safety-education\/)\n    - [Safety Equipment](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/boating\/safety-education\/equipment\/)\n    - [ID Cards](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/boating\/safety-education\/id\/)\n    - [Courses](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/boating\/safety-education\/courses\/)\n    - [See All](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/boating\/safety-education\/)\n  - [Boat Ramps & Access](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/boating\/boat-ramps-access\/)\n  - [Derelict Vessels](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/boating\/waterway\/derelict-vessels\/)\n  - [Stash the trash](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/boating\/stash-the-trash\/)\n  - [Wear It Florida](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/boating\/safety-education\/wear-it-for-life\/)\n  - [Wildlife Alert](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/contact\/wildlife-alert\/)\n- [Places To Go](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/recreational\/)\n  ## [WMAs](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/wild-lands\/)\n  - [WMA Brochures](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/wma-brochures\/)\n    - [Area Opened\/Closed Status](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/notices\/)\n  - [What are Wildlife Management Areas?](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/wmas\/)\n    - [Explore By Name](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/wmas\/name\/)\n    - [Explore the Map](http:\/\/ocean.floridamarine.org\/wma\/entrances\/)\n    - [See All](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/wmas\/)\n  \n  ## [Recreation](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/wild-lands\/)\n  - [Where to Go](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/more-activities\/)\n    - [Hunting](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/wma-brochures\/)\n    - [Fishing](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/fish\/)\n    - [Wildlife Viewing](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/viewing\/)\n    - [Hiking](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/hiking\/)\n    - [See All](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/more-activities\/)\n  - [Outfitters and Guides](https:\/\/app.myfwc.com\/hgm\/outfitters\/)\n  \n  ## [Public Shooting Ranges](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/safety-education\/shooting-ranges\/)\n  - [Range Safety Rules](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/safety-education\/shooting-ranges\/safety-rules\/)\n  - [Safety & Education](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/hunting\/safety-education\/)\n  - [Map of public shooting ranges](https:\/\/app.myfwc.com\/maps\/shared\/shooting-ranges)\n  \n  ## [Go Outdoors Florida\\!](https:\/\/gooutdoorsflorida.com\/)\n  - [Discover Wildlands](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/recreation\/wild-lands\/)\n  - [Fishing Sites & Forecasts](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/freshwater\/sites-forecasts\/)\n  - [Boating Ramps & Access](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/boating\/boat-ramps-access\/)\n  - [Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail](http:\/\/floridabirdingtrail.com\/)\n  - [Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network](https:\/\/fyccn.org\/)\n  - [Calendar of Events](https:\/\/outreach.myfwc.com\/events\/event_list.asp)\n  - [Artificial Reefs](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/artificial-reefs\/)\n- [About Us](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/recreational\/)\n  ## [About](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/about\/)\n  - [Inside FWC](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/about\/inside-fwc\/)\n    - [Research Institute](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/about\/inside-fwc\/fwri\/)\n    - [Hunting and Game Management](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/about\/inside-fwc\/hgm\/)\n    - [Freshwater Fisheries Management](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/about\/inside-fwc\/ffm\/)\n    - [Law Enforcement](https:\/\/myfwc.com\/about\/inside-fwc\/le\/)\n    - 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Boilerpipe Text	Home Fishing Saltwater Fishing Recreational Regulations Regulations by Species Regulations apply for Florida state waters unless otherwise noted. State waters are from shore to 3 miles in the Atlantic and from shore to 9 miles in the Gulf. Beyond state waters, please see federal regulations below. General Species Reef Fish Crabs, Lobster and other Shellfish Looking for a species not listed above? It may be an “unregulated” species . FWC Atlantic EFP Project Want to be able to catch (and keep!) Atlantic red snapper? FWC is collaborating with anglers to test innovative ways to reduce Atlantic red snapper discards, increase harvest opportunities, and improve angler satisfaction. Learn more . Fish Rules app Keep up-to-date with saltwater and freshwater fishing regulations by using the Fish Rules App. Look for it in the App Store and Google Play for iOS and Android. Enable Location Services to see site-specific regulations for your location. Learn more. Submit your photos Subscribe for News Lionfish Alert More Daily bag limits for extended trips Feeding sharks and other fish Trap Diagrams Make a donation To lionfish outreach or our saltwater angler recognition program
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Readable Markdown	- [Home](https://myfwc.com/) - [Fishing](https://myfwc.com/fishing/) - [Saltwater Fishing](https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/) - Recreational Regulations Regulations by Species Regulations apply for Florida state waters unless otherwise noted. State waters are from shore to 3 miles in the Atlantic and from shore to 9 miles in the Gulf. Beyond state waters, please see federal regulations below. - [General Species](https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/#panel-1-189cdef5-7d70-4825-a36d-f60b65b2df2a) - [Reef Fish](https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/#panel-2-189cdef5-7d70-4825-a36d-f60b65b2df2a) - [Crabs, Lobster and other Shellfish](https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/#panel-3-189cdef5-7d70-4825-a36d-f60b65b2df2a) - Looking for a species not listed above? It may be an [“unregulated” species](https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/unregulated/ "Unregulated"). ![](https://myfwc.com/media/ukjj0j0i/efplogowhiteborder.png?format=jpg&quality=80) ## FWC Atlantic EFP Project Want to be able to catch (and keep!) Atlantic red snapper? FWC is collaborating with anglers to test innovative ways to reduce Atlantic red snapper discards, increase harvest opportunities, and improve angler satisfaction. [Learn more](https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/atlantic-red-snapper-efp/ "Atlantic Red Snapper EFP"). ![Fishbrain App](https://myfwc.com/media/24689/fishbrain-app.jpg?format=jpg&quality=80) ## Fish Rules app Keep up-to-date with saltwater and freshwater fishing regulations by using the Fish Rules App. Look for it in the App Store and Google Play for iOS and Android. Enable Location Services to see site-specific regulations for your location. [Learn more.](https://fishrulesapp.com/) - [Submit your photos](https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/publications/ethical-angler-photos/) - [Subscribe for News](https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/subscriber/new) - [Lionfish Alert](https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/lionfish/) ## More - [Daily bag limits for extended trips](https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/extended-trips/) - [Feeding sharks and other fish](https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/fish-feeding/) - [Trap Diagrams](https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/traps/) ## Make a donation To lionfish outreach or our saltwater angler recognition program
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