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The Southside Report ~ October Fishing Forecast for Kiawah, Seabrook & Edisto Islands

I can not imagine a better month to be an outdoorsman in coastal South Carolina. We are starting to get …
Vegetation Enhancement On Lake Gaston Continues

Vegetation Enhancement On Lake Gaston Continues

Since 2013, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, along with volunteers and other entities, has been enhancing native aquatic vegetation in …

SLC Artificial Reef Update: Voici Bernadette

Progress continues on the preparation of the 180-foot freighter, Voici Bernadette, for artificial reefing on St. Lucie County’s deepwater artificial reef site.
Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park A Model For Marine Ecosystem Protection

Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park A Model For Marine Ecosystem Protection

The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park was the first National Park in The Bahamas. It was also the first …

The Southside Report ~ September Fishing Forecast for Kiawah, Seabrook & North Edisto Islands

September reef fishing looks to be steady and action packed. Start at the 30 foot depths and keep moving depths …

International Coastal Cleanup Day

by Mike Hammond Most paddlers and anglers I know, help clean up trash whenever they are on the Calusa Blueway. …

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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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