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March Opportunities

By: Capt. Bart Marx Depending on the weather this would be a great time to head offshore. Out in 100 …

Winter Techniques

By: Capt. Bart Marx This month with good weather permitting, running offshore is a little tricky. Red grouper out past …

Starting off the New Year

By: Capt. Bart Marx It’s a new year and a great time to go fishing. Inshore, you should be able …

December’s Opportunities

By: Capt. Bart Marx It was a crazy year in the weather department, and I am glad it’s over. For …

The Cooler Temps

By: Capt. Bart Marx The hot summer season has winded down and it is a great time to get some …

October’s Opportunities

By: Capt. Bart Marx October begins the migration and stone crab season opens to the public on October 15th.  Be …

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Apalachicola Bay Reopens to Oyster Harvest for First Time Since 2020

Apalachicola Bay will reopen to recreational and commercial oyster harvesting from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, marking the first harvest season since the bay closed in 2020. The reopening follows years of restoration work and more than $38 million invested to rebuild oyster reefs and support a sustainable fishery.

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How to Catch Bluefish, Bigger Bluefish, and More Bluefish

Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix, are a one-of-a-kind fish. They are the only living fish species in their family, which means nothing else in the ocean looks, tastes or fights like a bluefish.

Bluegills: Go Small Or Go Home

Bigger is better, right? Maybe, but when it comes to spring bluegills I like to go small.