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Protecting our Land and Waters

by John Cassani, Calusa Waterkeeper Recent initiatives by the Trump Administration have targeted various long-standing policies intended to conserve our …

The Future of Federal Fisheries Management

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FWC to hold Spotted Seatrout Public Meeting, Aug. 9, Fort Pierce

The FWC is hosting spotted seatrout public workshops throughout the state in late July and early August.

Lobster time! Two-day mini-season set for July 26-27

One of Florida’s coastal traditions kicks off this week---official mini-lobster season!

Haven’t we waited long enough?

For years, various versions of the Sportsmen’s Act have made progress in Congress only to stall out. While many of …

Volunteers Build Oyster Reefs In Choctawhatchee Bay

After a year of effort, the 700-foot oyster reef—the largest the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) has ever constructed—was complete.

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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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