Florida officials have reopened Apalachicola Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvesting, restoring access to one of the state’s best-known oyster-producing waters.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced the reopening while emphasizing that harvesters must follow strict regulations. The available information did not specify the rules, harvest dates, bag limits or other operational requirements.
Apalachicola Bay sits along Florida’s Gulf Coast in the Panhandle and is widely known for its oysters. The reopening applies to both commercial harvesters and recreational participants.
