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Summer in SWFL

Capt. Bart Marx Summer in SWFL and things are hot already. And going offshore it may be a little cooler …

June in Southwest Florida

By: Capt. Bart Marx In Southwest Florida, June is considered silver king time as the big schools of the migratory …

Tarpon Time

By: Capt. Bart Marx May in Southwest Florida we look for the white butterflies to appear which lets us know …

Warming Waters

By: Capt. Bart Marx April in Southwest Florida marks the water temps getting warmer day by day. This is a …

Change Is in The Air

By: Capt. Bart Marx Hello fellow anglers, I was just sitting here trying to figure out how many years I …

February’s Opportunities

By: Capt. Bart Marx February in Southwest Florida – Hello fellow anglers! Last year in Florida was the hottest year …

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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.

Go Deep(er)

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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Mark, Mike and Jim boat a nice 59 lb. Mahi Bull off Palm Beach

Owen’s First Wahoo

41”snook

20 inch sheepshead