ltmguy

Just called the number you listed and "LT *K$#@!!$^K@" Answered to the question "what state waters are closed?" None was the answer, Further "can we keep the fish we catch?" and he aanswered yes.

So.....with-in 9 miles of the coast you can catch and keep. Otherwise, you enter federal waters past 9 miles and must regard the NOAA closures.

Take it for what its worth but I'm fishing!!!!

Also sent an e-mail to the FWC ex-officer for the state and asked for clarification....

submariner

Well, I called the number this morning (7/18) and was told there was STILL a closure in affect. I think you may get a different answer depending on how you ask the question. I was very specific in asking if the closure of salt water from the water tower was still in affect. The answer was they had not heard that the closure was lifted. Also checked the news web site for FWC, no change

spb65

Local FWC number is 850-265-3676, just called it and state waters are still closed west of the water tower.

NoCatch

That's OK Skip, know ya been drinking to much of the LandShark lately!

JDM

better be careful with taking them out of state waters. I was down this weekend and the FWC guys told me catch and relaease only in the red zones. They said anything past the beach ball you could keep but do not put anything in the coolers until you get past the beach ball!!!

Lyin Too

As of 11:57am on 7-21-10 state waters west of the pier are closed.

mayday 57

is there any actual talk of lifting the closure?

Mr. Mike

Just called FWC (850 245 7716) they said they did not know anything about escambia waters being closed!! FLORIDA WATERS ARE OPEN!!

how2fish

Can anyone give an update ? Are the state waters open now? Thanks !

kelly1

Latest!

JUST GOT THIS FROM BOB ZALES.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 30, 2010
CONTACT:
GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE, (850) 488-5394 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (850) 488-5394 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Governor Crist Announces Closed Harvesting area in Escambia County ReopensGovernor Charlie Crist announced tonight that The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has reopened coastal state waters offshore of Escambia County to the harvest of saltwater fish, at 12:01 a.m. July 31. The FWC closed this area on June 14 as a precautionary measure due to possible impacts of oil from the BP Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
“The reopening of gulf waters for fishing is positive news for Floridians who depend on this important industry and for our recreational users and tourist,” said Governor Crist. “Florida seafood is safe to eat and I thank the Food and Drug Administration for completing the test so quickly.
The FWC is reopening this 23-mile closed area of state waters because careful laboratory analysis of fish from the area confirms they are safe and oil-free. The sampling and laboratory analyses were conducted under the supervision of the United States Food and Drug Administration and NOAA. They passed all standards for safe consumption. Oil has not been observed in the closed area of state waters for some time and was being closely monitored by state officials using aerial over-flights and visual observations on the water. The reopened area to the harvest of saltwater fish, includes state waters from the beaches out 9 nautical miles into the Gulf from the Alabama line east to the Pensacola Beach water tower. Oysters, clams and mussels were not included in the closure and remain open to harvest in this area. The area will remain closed to the harvest of shrimp and crabs pending additional testing

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