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Saltwater fishing clinics are for everyone

The FWC hosts fishing clinics for everybody. Participants learn everything they need to know to fish on their own while conserving Florida's marine resources, from knot tying and fishing tackle to conservation efforts and marine habitats.
Python Scourge

Florida’s Python Scourge

Last month, a Burmese python swallowing and regurgitating a deer fawn made national news when photos were released by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.

Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Mississippi

In February, a whitetail buck from the Mississippi Delta tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). It is the first known case in the Southeast.

Catching Big Roosterfish

The number of rocky points and underwater structures around Drake Bay, Costa Rica are the perfect habitat for roosterfish. This …

Shark Fishing in the Lowcountry

There is something distinctly different in the fishing industry today that back in the 70s and 80s when I was …

On The Water with FECOP

FECOP to Study Tarpon in the Pacific I saw my first tarpon roll in the Golfo Dulce over 25 years …

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Rodney Smith Paddle Out / Celebration of Life Photos and Video

On December 11th the marine Industry lost one of its kindest most heartfelt supporters. A lifelong supporter of environmental awareness, the love of nature and teaching kids how to fish, Rodney was the earliest proponent of Florida’s groundbreaking net ban. He was the founder and publisher of the original Coastal Angler edition, creator and tireless volunteer of it’s Hook Kids On Fishing Program. Captain Rodney Smith spent the better part of his life trying to improve the marine environment and sharing the wonders of the art and sport of fishing.

Two Texas Fishermen And a Dog Survive Tornado in a Boat

A fisherman in Chambers County, TX says he survived Saturday's EF-3 tornado in a boat, sharing the video of him riding out the storm.

Sebastian Inlet to Eau Gallie Cswy. – January 2025

  January is normally our coldest month of the year, but the cold fronts kept coming through early December bringing …

Space Coast Surf Fishing Forecast – January 2025

Roll into the new year with peak surf fishing along the Space Coast. Pompano, whiting, mackerel, bluefish and drum will …