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Hogfish Conservation Effective Aug. 24

A new management boundary and several conservation measures for hogfish will go into effect in state and federal waters starting Aug. 24.

Stay Safe with Cuda First Aid Kits

FIERCE. TOUGH. PROVEN. Stay safe with Cuda First Aid Kits Available in three sizes – personal, inshore, and offshore – …

Anglers For Conservation Upcoming Events

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Tagged Cobia Turns Up Healthy After 452 Days

Here’s a pretty cool research tidbit from Gray Fish Tag Research, an organization that tags varied species worldwide to keep track of their movements.

Fall Gag Season Approved for Four Counties

The FWC has approved gag recreational harvest in state waters off Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson and Taylor counties from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31.

National Hunting and Fishing Day

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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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