Diver Programs
Are you a diver looking for ways to get involved? Check out these programs!
Participate in a lionfish tournament
- Lionfish tournaments can significantly reduce local lionfish populations, and they are a great way to meet other divers and get involved in the Florida lionfish community.
- To support local tournaments FWC facilitates tournament sponsorship. Our 2024-2025 Lionfish Tournament Funds Request Form is live and can be submitted anytime before May 3rd, 2024. For any questions or to learn more about the program email Lionfish@MyFWC.com.
Participate in the Lionfish Challenge
- The Lionfish Challenge is a statewide summer-long lionfish tournament put on by FWC. The Challenge is completely free to enter and open to anyone around the state! There are tiered prizes, so the more you harvest the more you win!
Sell lionfish to the commercial market
- Divers must possess a Saltwater Products License to sell commercially harvested lionfish to a licensed Saltwater Wholesale Dealer. Learn more about FWC’s Commercial Saltwater Licenses.
- Wholesale dealer interested in selling lionfish? Contact us to be added to our list of Florida Lionfish Wholesale Dealers.
Organize a lionfish removal event from an area where spearfishing is otherwise prohibited
- FWC issues permits to dive clubs, tournaments, and other organized events to remove lionfish from areas near public fishing piers, jetties, or areas that otherwise prohibit spearfishing activities. Contact us to learn more and apply for a permit.