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More Than 30K Lionfish Speared In 2023 Challenge
With 281 participants embarking on 917 trips, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) annual four-month tournament removed 30,494 lionfish from Florida waters. It was a record-breaking year for participation, nearly doubling the program’s previous high. The total number of lionfish removed was also a new record and beat last year’s numbers by nearly 5,000 fish. Oct 19th, 2023More Bad News for Chesapeake Stripers
It was another bad year for striped bass reproduction in Chesapeake Bay. Maryland released results from its annual juvenile striped bass survey, and the numbers were well below average, continuing a streak of poor reproductive years going back to 2019.Oct 18th, 2023Change It Up
Ever heard the phrase, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it?” A few weeks ago fishing on the tides of the quarter moon, I did something we don’t do often enough as anglers. I broke it and it became better!Oct 17th, 2023Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 50% Discounts For Florida State Park Passes And FWC Hunting And Fishing Licenses
Discounts available for three months, from Oct. 14, 2023, through Jan. 13, 2024 Oct 16th, 2023Omaha Angler Lands Ghost Flathead
Nebraska angler Alex “Flathead” Doty had a heck of a night on Oct. 1. Fishing a small Nebraska creek, he landed a rare 49-pound leucistic flathead catfish, and then a few hours later he caught a 72-pounder that is his personal best.Oct 10th, 2023Foundation Outdoor Group Supports 2023 Bass Fishing Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony Includes Presentation of Custom Rods to 2023 HonoreesOct 9th, 2023The Heart of the Mullet Run
Fish will go on and do what they’ve always done, and what that means is that the mullet are running on Florida’s east coast.What Happens When the Lights Go Out
Even if the fish don’t bite in the darkness, you still need to be there very early to catch as much of that early bite as possible.Cruising the Abacos – An Adventure in Paradise
The Islands of the Bahamas are a paradise! The time to go is when an event is happening and with a shallow-draft boat to enjoy all the gorgeous islands.It’s An Addiction: The Summer Surf
The Texas summer surf can spoil a newcomer in a heartbeat and it's what the seasoned surf angler typically awaits each year.Fish Food and Flies
Fly anglers are as attracted to their flies as fish are, and in some cases, can be even more attracted to them than the fish. There are a wide variety of flies available for anglers, and selecting from the array can be complicated. There are different colors, sizes, and materials. There are weighted flies and unweighted flies. So, what are the best flies? The simple answer is: it depends.Spring Striped Bass Run the Hudson River
New York’s Hudson River could hardly be considered pristine on its lower end. That doesn’t seem to bother the striped bass.28th Annual Keys Kids Fishing Derby
The Islamorada Charter Boat Association put on another great event for 95 anglers ages 0-10 years old in the … Oct 6th, 2025Enter To Win Skye Burkhardt’s Halloween Ultimate Paddleboard Fishing Package!
Winner announced 10/31/25Jul 16th, 2025A Wade-Fishing Pilgrimage To South Texas
I've traveled all over the Gulf Coast in search of trophy trout. As a self-proclaimed “purist,” 25 miles east of Raymondville, Texas is as good as it gets.Oct 10th, 2025Goliath Grouper: Return of the Gentle Giants
While our reefs are home to a few “resident” goliath grouper that are spotted consistently throughout the year, one by one more and more of these fish begin arriving as summer starts to fade away into fall. Goliaths begin arriving as early as July, and are only here for a short period of time, often leaving as the last days of September tick away.Sep 18th, 2025Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue
The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.May 1st, 2025Your Franchise Opportunity is a Phone Call Away LEARN MORE