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Turtle season is heating up locally

While sea turtle nesting season in Florida officially runs from March 1 to October 31, the number of nesting turtles visiting our beaches will really start to pick up in May.

St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program Update: May 2016

We have teamed with McCulley Marine Services and the Snook and Gamefish Foundation to acquire an 80-foot tugboat to sink offshore in depths of 120 feet to 150 feet, as both a fishing and diving attraction.

A Bridge Too Far

There are 89 bridges along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) where our divers have investigated and removed debris. Of those bridges, the only problems have been the two in my town of Fort Pierce. Our local marine patrol was concerned about seine and gill nets and skin diving, prohibited since 1919. But, on April 5, 2016, that all came to an end.

FWC UPDATE: Lionfish Removal and Atlantic Grouper Season Reopens

Get those rods and reels ready—grouper season in the Atlantic region reopens May 1.
Bonefish & Tarpon

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Announces Bonefish Restoration Project

Photo by Kathryn Maroun Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Announces Bonefish Restoration Project The Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT), in collaboration …
Whale Sharks

A Decline in Size of Whale Sharks

When it comes to the biggest fish in the sea, size does matter. Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) can be at …

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Fishing the Second Shift

As we make the transition from spring to out right summer, it's not uncommon to have the temps climb into the middle or upper 90s during the heat of the day. This is the time of year that I really like to get the boat loaded and start the trip late in the afternoon, and fish well into the night. Check out some great tips here!

Okeechobee Report & Forecast

By Capt. Angie Douthit Over the past few months, Okeechobee’s water level has continued to drop, despite the past few …

Boca Granda Pass, Charlotte Harbor, and the Flats Report & Forecast

By Capt. Dave Stephens Without a doubt, May is probably one of my favorite months to fish Charlotte Harbor. Our …