New award categories added to Florida’s annual lionfish challenge
By Brody Wooddell
Published on April 17, 2026.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (SWP) is expanding its annual lionfish removal competition to include new award categories aimed at attracting more recreational divers, commercial harvesters and younger participants. The new categories include Lionfish King, Lionfish Queen, Commercial Champion, Junior Harvester and Veteran Champion. The FWC will continue efforts to reduce lionfish populations in Florida waters.
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