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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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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.

Early June Adventures at Merritt Reservoir, Nebraska

Early June at Merritt Reservoir in Nebraska offers a prime window for anglers as post-spawn fish settle into summer patterns. Walleye, bass, perch, and catfish all become more active around weed edges, points, and channel breaks, creating steady action across the lake’s diverse structure and scenic Sandhills setting.

FWC announces winners of the School Fishing Program’s Fishing & Conservation Challenge

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Program congratulates the winners of the Fishing & Conservation Challenge. This pastschool year, students across the state completed various projects focused on conservation and ethical angling such as cleaning up their local waterway, practicing catch and release, and passing on their knowledge of fishing to younger students.

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