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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach will celebrate the ninth annual Lionfish Festival May 20-21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at AJ's Seafood and.


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Resource-based Incentives: Those who reach Tier 1 will be awarded a commemorative 2023 Lionfish Challenge Coin. This coin allows the harvester to retain 1 extra spiny lobster each day during the 2023 Sport Season (July 26 th and 27 th, 2023) Harvester must have 2023 commemorative coin in possession to harvest and possess extra spiny lobster.


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The Emerald Coast Open (ECO) is the largest lionfish tournament in the world! In 2019, ECO had 189 participants and removed 19,167 lionfish throughout the tournament - 14,119 in 3 days! ECO gave away $48,000 in cash prizes, and over $10,000 in gear prizes.. 34 Harbor Boulevard Destin, FL, 32541. 850.529.2475. VISIT WEBSITE.


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The Emerald Coast Open (ECO) is the largest lionfish tournament in the world! In 2023, ECO had 144 participants and removed 24,699 lionfish throughout the tournament - 19,560 in 2 days! ECO gave away $55,000 in cash prizes and over $40,000 in gear prizes.. 34 Harbor Boulevard Destin, FL, 32541. 850.529.2475. VISIT WEBSITE.


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Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are getting ready to celebrate the 5th Annual Lionfish Removal & Awareness Festival.. The festival, which takes place on May 20-21, 2023 on the Destin Harbor, aims to raise awareness about the invasive lionfish species and mitigate its growing threat to native fish in the Gulf of Mexico.


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FWC encourages removal efforts by supporting lionfish-specific and multi-species spearfishing tournaments. From 2014-2023, Florida has held 187 tournaments and removed over 191,000 lionfish. Our 2023-2024 Tournament Funds Requests are live. For any questions or to learn more about the program email [email protected].


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Hosted by Destin-Fort Walton Beach and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the tournament took place from May 19-21, 2023 at the world-renowned HarborWalk Village and AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar.Scuba divers from all over came together to combat the lionfish threat, surpassing last year's removal of 13,835 lionfish.


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The World's Largest Lionfish Tournament is coming up in May. Okaloosa County Tourism Department and Florida Fish and Wildlife will be hosting the 5th annual event in Destin and Fort Walton Beach.


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The Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament May 20-21, 2023, at HarborWalk Village in Destin, FL, is gearing up to tackle a pressing ecological challenge while showcasing the power of sport to make a positive impact. This unique tournament, held along the picturesque shores of the Emerald Coast, focuses on combating the invasive lionfish.


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The more lionfish you remove, the more prizes you can win! Monthly prizes for pre-tournament participants. Huge cash prizes for Main Tournament. Restaurant Week. Eating lionfish is one of the best ways to control the population. Fortunately, they are some of the best tasting fish you can eat. Light, flaky, and buttery.


Nearly 20,000 lionfish caught during Destin tournament

The Emerald Coast Open (ECO) is the largest lionfish tournament in the world! In 2019, ECO had 189 participants and removed 19,167 lionfish throughout the tournament - 14,119 in 3 days! ECO gave away $48,000 in cash prizes, and over $10,000 in gear prizes.. Destin, FL, 32541 (850) 529-2475. VISIT WEBSITE.


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Livingston did a little bit of scouting ahead of the tournament and found that Destin had the most lionfish on artificial reefs. In 2019, Team Florida Man hauled in 2,300 lionfish. "We just.


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The Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament May 20-21, 2023, at HarborWalk Village in Destin, FL, is gearing up to tackle a pressing ecological challenge while showcasing the power of sport to make a positive impact. This unique tournament, held along the picturesque shores of the Emerald Coast, focuses on combating the invasive lionfish population in the region's waters. Lionfish, native to.


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Sunday, Aug 18: Lionfish Festival and Awards Ceremony at Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina; Final Team Weigh-in Drop off by 12:30PM; Awards Ceremony at 3:30PM; NO FISHING. Registration. Early Bird Registration Discounts Available. $90 per team through July 12, 2024. $120 per team on or before August 15, 2024 (6:30PM)


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"The Lionfish Challenge is a great way to get people outdoors and involved in conservation by removing invasive lionfish. " said FWC Executive Director Roger Young. "Thank you to all 2023 participants for removing over 30,000 invasive lionfish from Florida's waters. Your efforts are making a difference in conserving our amazing marine resources."