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Deadly Lines

By Michelle Byriel Last summer, my husband and I were enjoying a beautiful day on the boat in Islamorada. While …

Dade City angler lands state record brown bullhead catfish

Dade City resident Richard Clinton now holds the record for catching the largest brown bullhead catfish on rod and reel …

FWC NEWS: For-hire captain, crew can retain recreational bag limits of reef fish in Atlantic starting 3/13

For-hire captain and crew can retain recreational bag limits of vermilion snapper, groupers and golden tilefish in state waters of …

Fish Busters’ Bulletin: License-Free Freshwater Fishing Days – April 5-6

Florida Fish Busters’ Bulletin By Bob Wattendorf     Bream destinations great for kids; license-free fishing weekend, photo contest coming soon …

Free Women’s Fishing Clinic scheduled for Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

Learn the skills to successfully cast your line into the sea by attending the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission …

New Study: BP Oil is Affecting the Hearts of Fish

During the spring and summer of 2010, the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster released over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This was an unprecedented amount of toxic material discharged into the Gulf, and oil spill scientists have been researching its impacts on marine and coastal wildlife ever since. One of the species of concern is the imperiled Atlantic bluefin tuna, which was spawning at the time and location of the BP disaster.

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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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