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Gone Coastal – Knowing How to Catch Giant Tarpon is Half the Battle

Thanks to Florida’s conservation efforts, tarpon populations are currently thriving, but we need your help to keep the population abundant.

Can you believe May is here already?

Can you believe May is here already? Have you had a chance to go fishing yet? At Keep America Fishing, …

FWC Highlights Chipola River

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces the release of its new video, “FLOW: the Chipola River Story.”

Gulf red snapper season cut again.

According to Federal authorities, the 2017 Gulf red snapper season will run from June 1 – 3. That’s just three …

St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program – Habitat Restoration

The St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program utilized the hard-working Plymouth State University Alternative Spring Break (ASB) to help with habitat restoration projects from March 20th through March 24th

Catch a Florida Fishing Memory!

Spring is here, and its a great time to get on the water! Consider this your invitation out of the …

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Attention North Carolina Anglers: Key Changes to Fishing Laws and Mandatory Harvest Reporting

North Carolina fishing regulations have important updates concerning mandatory reporting for several key species and the seasonal limits for flounder. Here is what recreational and commercial fishermen need to know:

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Murrells Inlet: South Carolina’s Best Fishing and Golfing

The inlet itself is an inshore angler’s dream. It’s an enclosed system, one of very few inlets on the east coast free from the influence of the Intracoastal Waterway or coastal rivers. There’s no dirty water flowing in from upstream, and this system of marshes and backwaters is a completely saltwater environment, with no freshwater pumping in to reduce salinity. The result is excellent fishing and exploration of backwater creeks for speckled trout, redfish and the doormat flounder that Murrells Inlet has gained a reputation for.

Species Spotlight: Jaguar Guapote

Jaguar Guapote, also known as the jaguar cichlid, is an established non-native species in Florida, particularly in coastal canal systems in the southeastern part of the state, including the Everglades and areas from West Palm Beach south. It is an aggressive, predatory fish that can negatively impact native fish populations and is also a popular sport fish with good culinary value.

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