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Gulf Amberjack Closed Until August

FWC instituted a new season structure for 2018. ...the greater amberjack season in Florida state waters of the Gulf is closed through June and July. It will reopen Aug. 1 and remain open through Oct. 31.

New Regs For Santee Stripers

South Carolina legislators enacted new regulations in May for striped bass in the Santee River system. The changes extend the period in which striped bass may be caught and implement a slot limit for keeper fish.

On The Water with FECOP

FECOP’s Director of Science Appointed to Head INCOPESCA What is surely a loss for FECOP is a gain for Costa …

Kerry Dillon Tugboat Reef arrives on the Treasure Coast

Reef project honors SHIP founding board member and renowned diver Kerry Dillon who passed suddenly last summer,

National Fishing Boating Week – Florida-Free Fishing Days

Free fishing days are a perfect opportunity for beginners and out-of-state visitors to try-out fishing for the first time.

A Mangrove Misunderstanding: Part 2

by Leif Johnson With the sun rising ever higher overhead, we go about our work, yelling measurements, ID numbers, and …

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The Ultimate Meat Trip – North Carolina’s Outer Banks

Forget the bluefin—North Carolina’s Outer Banks offers an incredible year-round tuna fishery. Yellowfin and big eye tuna are providing offshore anglers with an exceptional bite, including some unusually large fish this season. From trolling and jigging to the adrenaline-pumping greenstick technique, these hard-fighting tuna make for one unforgettable meat trip off the Outer Banks.

September Edisto Report, Capt. Justin Ravenel

Captain Ravenels Report Coastal Angler | September 2026 Greetings from Edisto Island! Few inshore fishing experiences around Charleston, South Carolina, …