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SAFE BOATING TIPS

SAFE BOATING TIPS From The National Safe Boating Council   Boat Responsibly and Wear It! The National Safe Boating Council …

Indian River Lagoon RESTOP2 Bag Project

The Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves and the Friends of the Spoil Islands are conducting a pilot project on the spoil islands with human waste bags (RESTOPS2 bags).

Snook Released In Sarasota

In late November, scientists with the Mote Marine Laboratory released 320-hatchery reared snook into a Sarasota Creek as part of …

Improving Life On Seawalls

An architecture professor at the University of Kansas is experimenting with a novel idea that might help restore some of …

Ten Resolutions to Get You Fishing

Here are some “resolutions” for 2017 designed to get you out on the water. Trust me, these are resolutions you’ll want to stick to.

Christmas Trees for Improved Fish Habitat

Christmas Trees for Improved Fish Habitat As the holiday season comes to a close, many of us are more than ready …

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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