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August Heats Up

By: Capt. Bart Marx August in Southwest Florida and things are heating up. By now most of the large schools of …

Chasing Tarpon

By: Capt. Bart Marx The tarpon that have traveled from the Caribbean to Boca Grande Pass should be close to …

May’s Action

By: Capt. Bart Marx The cool fronts have slowed and it’s now easier to travel offshore. The annual migration of …

Spring Fishing

By: Capt. Bart Marx We are warming up in Southwest Florida and as the bait starts to migrate north so …

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 …

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Do the Electric Slide: Jigging Under Power!

The electric reel is a game changer for high-speed jigging. Electric provides some distinct advantages in comparison to hours spent manually cranking jigs at high speed through the water column.

12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament May 29th – May 31st, 2026

The 12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament returned to Key Largo May 29–31, 2026, bringing together anglers from across the region for an exciting weekend of offshore fishing, big payouts, dockside festivities, and Florida Keys camaraderie.

Retention Limit Adjustment: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Fishery

NOAA Fisheries is adjusting the Atlantic bluefin tuna daily retention limits for recreational fishermen. The adjusted limits will take effect June 1, 2026, and extend through December 31, 2026, unless modified by later action. NOAA Fisheries may need to take additional action later in the year to further adjust the retention limits or close the fishery.