Here’s Florida Sportsman’s quick reference guide for contacting law enforcement and management agencies.

All State Waters

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Call: (850) 488-4676
Toll free: 888 404-3922
www.myfwc.com

Farris Bryant Building
620 S. Meridian St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399

Federal Waters Gulf Coast

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council

Call: (813) 348-1630
Toll free: 888 833-1844
www.gulfcouncil.org

2203 N Lois Avenue
Suite 1100
Tampa, Florida 33607

Federal South Atlantic

South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

Call: (848) 571-4366
Toll free: 866 723-6210
www.safmc.net

4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201
North Charleston, SC 29405

NOAA Fisheries Law Enforcement, Southeast

Call (727) 824-5344

263 13th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Let’s All Help

Contact authorities immediately if you see violations. Visit the appropriate websites for department listings and further information. State waters extend 3 miles from shore on the Atlantic coast and 9 miles to the west. Federal waters extend to 200 miles.

Some area jurisdictions also have various functions involving the waters.

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