Summary
A 10-inch minimum size limit could increase the total yield, average size of harvested fish, and provide the opportunity to highlight an outstanding fishery on Lake Griffin potentially increasing fishing effort and boosting the local economy. Stakeholders have indicated their desire to catch larger fish and modeling indicates Lake Griffin has the ability to support a greater harvest rate of black crappie 10 inches and longer while protecting smaller fish.
The proposed rule change for Tenoroc Fish Management Area would amend language related to possession or use of guns on fish management areas (FMAs) to ensure better fish and wildlife management.