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There’s No Place Like Home Even For Whale Sharks

Questions about tagged Whale Sharks Whale sharks are nomadic, but the recent travels of two tagged whale sharks raises questions …

On The Water with FECOP

FECOP acquires Oceanography and Satellite Data Expert Dr. Marina Marrari PhD.  has joined the FECOP team to head a series …

Kiawah to Edisto Island Fishing Report For MAY By Capt. John Ward

May has arrived and our waters are coming alive with large amounts of bait moving in along with more species …

Kiawah to Edisto Island Fishing Report For APRIL By Capt. John Ward

With April here Spring has sprung and our inshore waters are becoming more alive daily . Increasing water temperatures and …

Keep Lee County Beautiful Global Youth Service Day

Keep Lee County Beautiful will host this year’s Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) on Saturday, April 13th from 9am-1pm at …

On The Water with FECOP

Stanford University Starts Satellite Tagging Program Dr. Larry Crowder and his team from Stanford University started the first leg of …

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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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