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Saltwater game fish and sport fish designations under consideration

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a draft rule creating saltwater game fish and sport fish designations in …

Atlantic black sea bass recreational, commercial changes approved by FWC

At its Dec. 5 Commission meeting in Apalachicola, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) made changes to black …

FWC Commission considering creating saltwater game fish and sport fish designations

TALLAHASSEE (December 5, 2012)—The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) discussed the possibility of creating saltwater game fish and …

Frozen Oceans

By Ellie Van Os In December at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, we are highlighting our frozen oceans because of heightened …

A Fishing Trip for the Memory Book

Is there anything better than a good fishing trip? I mean, really?

Oceanic noise pollution…a marine mammal threat

By Ellie Van Os Approximately 50 million years ago, terrestrial mammals started to make their way back into the ocean …

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Southern Musky Fever Relief

Expectations were low, but the trip quickly turned unforgettable when a big fish hit the fly just 45 minutes into the float. Sometimes the best cure for musky fever is simply getting on the water and giving it a shot.

North Carolina’s Roanoke River Striper Fantasy

North Carolina’s Roanoke River delivers world-class striped bass action each spring, with massive spawning runs near Weldon offering anglers a shot at 100-fish days. From live bait to topwater and fly, it’s one of the most exciting and accessible striper fisheries on the East Coast.

Bonefish 101

The bonefish, considered one of the most often sought after saltwater game fish, is elusive, spooky, and fast, a ghost like fish that poses a real challenge to fly fisherman. It makes its home in some of the most beautiful tropic locations worldwide.