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Thank Goodness for Hogfish in SW Florida!

Capt. Chad Carney Spring brings great spearfishing to the Gulf of Mexico, like these big hogfish my buddies & I shot …

Folly Beach & Kiawah to Edisto Islands Fishing Report For February – Capt John Ward

February is upon us and we are in the last leg of the winter fishing season. This is a great …

INDIAN RIVERKEEPER UPDATE: Clearer water – No Fishing Signs Appear

The New Year ushered in some development's worth watching....

ST. LUCIE COUNTY ARTIFICIAL UPDATE: Stan Blum Memorial Site

On January 5, the St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program deployed 500 tons of materials on the Stan Blum Memorial Site in a depth of 55 feet. Materials included concrete and limestone boulders, culverts, concrete column footers, light poles, and railroad ties.

Keep it Fun!

Capt. Neil Eisner So, the grandkids are coming down for their school break and you want to take them fishing. …

FWC UPDATE: Saltwater Fishing License Improves Fisheries

Snook, spiny lobster, reef fish, sharks from shore, blue crabs and stone crabs caught in traps: What do all these have in common? They each require a special add-on permit, designation or registration on your recreational fishing license.

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Attention North Carolina Anglers: Key Changes to Fishing Laws and Mandatory Harvest Reporting

North Carolina fishing regulations have important updates concerning mandatory reporting for several key species and the seasonal limits for flounder. Here is what recreational and commercial fishermen need to know:

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Murrells Inlet: South Carolina’s Best Fishing and Golfing

The inlet itself is an inshore angler’s dream. It’s an enclosed system, one of very few inlets on the east coast free from the influence of the Intracoastal Waterway or coastal rivers. There’s no dirty water flowing in from upstream, and this system of marshes and backwaters is a completely saltwater environment, with no freshwater pumping in to reduce salinity. The result is excellent fishing and exploration of backwater creeks for speckled trout, redfish and the doormat flounder that Murrells Inlet has gained a reputation for.

Species Spotlight: Jaguar Guapote

Jaguar Guapote, also known as the jaguar cichlid, is an established non-native species in Florida, particularly in coastal canal systems in the southeastern part of the state, including the Everglades and areas from West Palm Beach south. It is an aggressive, predatory fish that can negatively impact native fish populations and is also a popular sport fish with good culinary value.

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Owen’s First Wahoo

41”snook

20 inch sheepshead

ELLE with a snook