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January’s Opportunities

by: Capt. Bart Marx January in Southwest Florida and we start a new year of fishing! There are many options …

Watch The Weather

By: Capt. Bart Marx December in Southwest Florida that means you are finished shopping for Christmas, or you have not …

The Change of Seasons

By: Capt. Bart Marx November begins the cool fronts in Southwest Florida to start coming down from the north. This …

The Hot Summer

by: Capt. Bart Marx This summer has set all kinds of records for heat in our area. I have lived …

Night Fishing

by: Capt. Bart Marx It has been very hot this summer and that has affected the fishing. In the Florida …

Simple Setup

by: Dan Carns Kayak fishing has been very popular for many years, and it is no longer a new sport. …

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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