Florida wildlife commission announces public meeting on Lake Istokpoga

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George Warthen Director of Hunting and Game Management Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
George Warthen Director of Hunting and Game Management Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
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Dec 19, 2024
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced a public meeting to discuss management activities at Lake Istokpoga. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. It will be held at the Bert J. Harris Agricultural Center in Sebring, Florida.

During the session, FWC staff will update attendees on current lake management activities and conditions. There will also be an opportunity for stakeholders to provide feedback during a breakout session.

For those interested in further details about Lake Istokpoga’s habitat management, information can be accessed online at LakeIstokpoga.wordpress.com. Additional resources such as fishing forecasts, virtual tours, plant control operation schedules, annual workplans, and boat ramp information are available on the “What’s Happening on My Lake” website at MyFWC.com/Lake.

Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Sara Menendez, FWC Regional Freshwater Fisheries Biologist, at 863-581-6950.

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