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

With the arrival of March, hopefully Spring has sprung and any approaching cold fronts will be minor ones. No matter …

Sea Oats Added to the Lovers Key State Park Shoreline

Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. and Lovers Key State Park Host Joint Service Project The colder temperatures early Monday morning …

The Southside Report ~ For February By Capt. John Ward

With the month of February, hopefully we are in the final month of the winter doldrums.  So far we have …

Dad’s Old Tackle Box

by Dick Braun I was able to pick up a couple of reels, one of which I’m pretty sure is a …

On The Water with FECOP

Can a Fish Bring a Country Together Three Billboards Outside San Jose, Costa Rica If you are driving from the …

The Southside Report ~ For January By Capt. John Ward

The water temperatures have dropped at a rapid pace and are starting to hold steady in the mid 50’s . …

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Mote Marine Laboratory Releasing 22,000 Snook Throughout Southwest Florida

Southwest Florida’s snook population is getting a significant boost this summer as researchers with Mote Marine Laboratory prepare to release approximately 22,000 juvenile snook into carefully selected estuarine habitats throughout the region.

Sebastian Inlet to Eau Gallie Cswy. – June 2026

June is one of my favorite months to fish the beaches from Melbourne to Sebastian, and Sebastian Inlet will be …

Space Coast Surf Fishing Forecast – June 2026

June is one of the most productive months of the year for surf fishing along Florida’s Space Coast, and if …