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

With most of October still feeling like summertime with daily highs in the low 90’s, November and a few cold …
NOAA and Keys Blue Star Fishing Partner For Sustainable Fishing

NOAA and Keys Blue Star Fishing Partner For Sustainable Fishing

Long considered an angler’s paradise, the sandbars, flats, channels and reefs of the Florida Keys provide year-round opportunities for anglers. …

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For the first time, anglers have the option of a trolling motor with built-in Down Imaging sonar. Minn Kota’s new …
NOAA Fisheries Denies Longline Permit in Florida Closed Zone

NOAA Fisheries Denies Longline Permit in Florida Closed Zone

NOAA Fisheries recently denied an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) that would have allowed pelagic longline (PLL) vessels into the East …

Tug Penobscot becomes Brause Girls Reef

Tug Penobscot converted to artificial reef by MCAC Reef Fund.

FWC UPDATE: Catch and Release Reminders

Fishing efforts in Florida have increased dramatically over the past decade, making it more important than ever to practice effective catch-and-release techniques to reduce fishing impacts.

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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.

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Think you need heavy conventional gear and 80-lb test to pull big grouper from the deep? Think again. Fishing the 350 to 500+ foot depth range requires a total shift in mindset. Out here, heavy structure isn't the challenge—finding the bait is. Discover why a 20-pound braid, advanced electronics, and a perfectly weighted squid jig are the ultimate secret weapons for targeting deep-water giants.

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Mark, Mike and Jim boat a nice 59 lb. Mahi Bull off Palm Beach

Owen’s First Wahoo

41”snook

20 inch sheepshead