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Opinions Sought Shore-Based Shark Fishing

Have an opinion on shore-based shark fishing? Now is the time to share. FWC is gathering public input on shore-based …

On The Water with FECOP

A Conversation with Moises Mug: The New Director of INCOPESCA President Carlos Alvarado recently appointed Moises Mug to head INCOPESCA, …

St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Update: August 2018

More than 1,000 tons of diverse concrete structures in 120-foot depth on St. Lucie County's permitted Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club artificial reef site was deployed in July.

FWC Shore-Based Shark Fishing Workshops

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is gathering public input on shore-based shark fishing.

Plasticity, not Plastics, in the Diet of Kemp’s Ridley Turtles

By Conservancy Research Manager Dr. Jeff Schmid The Conservancy of Southwest Florida was recently awarded a research grant from the Sea …

The Southside Report ~ August Fishing Forecast

The “(Angler) What do you think it is Cap? (Cap) Won’t know till it get’s up”. That sums up the …

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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.