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St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Update: Oyster and Living Reefs to the Rescue

Volunteers will start constructing oyster modules for construction of a 678-square-foot oyster reef in September.

Reminder: 2017 Bay Scallop Season Closure Starts Sept. 25

A friendly reminder that the 2017 recreational bay scallop season will close soon, particularly on September 25th in ares throughout the Gulf Coast region.

Be a Mentor – Take Someone Fishing

National Hunting and Fishing (NHF) Day is always a great occasion.  Outdoor stores have sales, clubs host tournaments, and there …

Recreational Fishing Participation Increased Nearly 20 Percent Over the Past 10 Years

Preliminary findings by the USFWS also reveal increase in fishing expenditures. ALEXANDRIA, VA – September 13, 2017 – The U.S. …

Seagrass Studies Continue In Choctawhatchee Bay

Monitoring Coordinator Brandy Foley stood at the Pilcher Park boat ramp, watching clouds gather over the Choctawhatchee Bay...

Batten Down the Hatches

OK, so most of us know that a storm can bring some REALLY great fishing conditions and there are others …

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Frog Fishing Delivers Late-Summer Largemouths

Late summer is prime time for explosive topwater bass action. Learn how to target hungry largemouths with frog lures around thick vegetation, lily pads, and heavy cover to trigger heart-stopping strikes when other techniques slow down.

Sebastian Inlet to Eau Gallie Cswy. – August 2026

August is the beginning of our tropical storm season and it can be a great time to fish the IRL …

Space Coast Surf Fishing Forecast – August 2026

Summer surf fishing is in full swing on the beaches of the Space Coast. Warmer waters have led to a …