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FWC announces winners of the School Fishing Program’s Fishing & Conservation Challenge
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Program congratulates the winners of the Fishing & Conservation Challenge. This pastschool year, students across the state completed various projects focused on conservation and ethical angling such as cleaning up their local waterway, practicing catch and release, and passing on their knowledge of fishing to younger students.Jun 2nd, 20260
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Early June Adventures at Merritt Reservoir, Nebraska
Early June at Merritt Reservoir in Nebraska offers a prime window for anglers as post-spawn fish settle into summer patterns. Walleye, bass, perch, and catfish all become more active around weed edges, points, and channel breaks, creating steady action across the lake’s diverse structure and scenic Sandhills setting.Jun 2nd, 20260
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Offshore Is On!
The warm weather has officially arrived, and with it, the highly anticipated offshore shift is in full swing. As water temperatures climb, pelagic gamefish and heavy-hitting bottom dwellers are moving into deeper structures, reefs, and wrecks.May 29th, 20260
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Lake Toho Restoration Project Brings New Life to Shorelines
Conservation Florida and Sea & Shoreline have partnered on a major restoration project at East Lake Tohopekaliga, planting more than 250,000 native eelgrass plants across 50 acres of shoreline habitat. The effort will help improve water quality, restore critical fish and wildlife habitat, and support the long-term health of one of the Everglades’ important headwater lakes. The project is expected to benefit anglers, boaters, native wildlife, and the surrounding community for years to come.May 28th, 20260
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The Offshore Shift: When Bass Leave the Bank for Good
As post-spawn heat intensifies, largemouth bass abandon shallow shorelines for deeper structures like ledges and humps to find cooler water. This "offshore shift" requires anglers to swap shallow tactics for deep-water techniques May 27th, 20260
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Federal Court Halts Atlantic Red Snapper Season Just One Day Before Launch; Florida Pivots State Rules
Florida anglers hoping to kick off Memorial Day weekend with the highly anticipated, newly expanded 39-day Atlantic red snapper season hit an unexpected snag.May 22nd, 20260
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Lipless Crankbait vs. the Chatterbait
How Matching the Hatch and the Right Rod Drives Bass Fishing Success May 21st, 20260
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Honoring the Life of Ben Martin
Today we remember and honor Ben Martin, Editor in Chief of Coastal Angler Magazine. His passion, leadership, and love for the outdoor community touched so many. He will be deeply missed. Rest easy, Ben.May 21st, 20260
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Drop It Like It’s Hot 🔥
May 1st marks one of the most anticipated days in the Florida Keys as grouper season officially reopens. From hard-fighting black grouper to tasty red and gag grouper, anglers hit the reefs and wrecks ready for battle. Grouper fishing demands heavy tackle, quick reactions, and respect for the resource, as these powerful fish head straight for the rocks the moment they bite. Whether fishing offshore wrecks or local patch reefs, preparation and conservation are key to keeping this iconic fishery thriving for generations to come.May 20th, 20260
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May: The Overlooked Month For Trophy Speckled Trout
If you’re a big trout enthusiast like me, you know there’s still time left to chase a personal best—if you haven’t had your fill over the past few months. While most anglers focus on trophy speckled trout from December through early April, May quietly remains one of the most underrated windows of the year.May 19th, 20260
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‘May’ Your Cup Overfloweth with Gags & Scamps!
Go to all your familiar haunts with structure of one kind or another, whether it’s ledges, rock outcrops, wrecks, etc. The bonus will be finding schools of cigar minnows and sardines on them. You don’t need to look any further when you find this combination of bait because the fish will be right there... A live sardine or a live cigar on a decoy has a life expectancy of under ten seconds around any kind of fish.May 18th, 20260
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“Islandology” on Florida’s Southern Gulf Coast
Going on vacation and trying to decide where your next excursion should be? Fort Myers and Sanibel, Florida offer something for everyone.May 15th, 20260
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What’s Not To Like About Fishing The Bahamas?
Docking at Bahamian spots like Rosie's Place, Old Bahama Bay, or Orchid Bay brings welcoming hospitality, perfect for targeting pelagic fish such as wahoo, dolphin, tuna, or marlin. The experience also includes drifting over reefs with spinning rods for snapper and grouper. May 14th, 20260
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The Church On The Lake
Sermon From The Lake Description A reflective fishing essay that weaves early-morning walleye outings on a quiet Canadian lake with tender memories of a father’s unspoken life lessons, turning the simple act of casting a line into a moving metaphor for patience, opportunity, family rituals, and the enduring church of the outdoors.May 13th, 20260
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Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and Pacific Sailfish
The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!May 12th, 20260Featured image above all content (ID:1)
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FWC announces winners of the School Fishing Program’s Fishing & Conservation Challenge
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Program congratulates the winners of the Fishing & Conservation Challenge. This pastschool year, students across the state completed various projects focused on conservation and ethical angling such as cleaning up their local waterway, practicing catch and release, and passing on their knowledge of fishing to younger students.Jun 2nd, 20260National
Early June Adventures at Merritt Reservoir, Nebraska
Early June at Merritt Reservoir in Nebraska offers a prime window for anglers as post-spawn fish settle into summer patterns. Walleye, bass, perch, and catfish all become more active around weed edges, points, and channel breaks, creating steady action across the lake’s diverse structure and scenic Sandhills setting.Jun 2nd, 20260National
Offshore Is On!
The warm weather has officially arrived, and with it, the highly anticipated offshore shift is in full swing. As water temperatures climb, pelagic gamefish and heavy-hitting bottom dwellers are moving into deeper structures, reefs, and wrecks.May 29th, 20260National
Lake Toho Restoration Project Brings New Life to Shorelines
Conservation Florida and Sea & Shoreline have partnered on a major restoration project at East Lake Tohopekaliga, planting more than 250,000 native eelgrass plants across 50 acres of shoreline habitat. The effort will help improve water quality, restore critical fish and wildlife habitat, and support the long-term health of one of the Everglades’ important headwater lakes. The project is expected to benefit anglers, boaters, native wildlife, and the surrounding community for years to come.May 28th, 20260Featured image above all content (ID:1)
FWC announces winners of the School Fishing Program’s Fishing & Conservation Challenge
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Program congratulates the winners of the Fishing & Conservation Challenge. This pastschool year, students across the state completed various projects focused on conservation and ethical angling such as cleaning up their local waterway, practicing catch and release, and passing on their knowledge of fishing to younger students.Jun 2nd, 2026
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Preparation: The Key to a Successful First Saltwater Fly-Fishing Trip
The fall and winter is the time when many fishermen are putting away their rods and getting ready for hunting season. Well that’s not the case for many saltwater fly anglers who travel to far off destinations to pursue many types of saltwater game fish. Nov 1st, 2013
Step Out of Winter into Costa Rica’s Pacific Coastline
Costa Rica’s Pacific Coastline is diverse and extreme in its environs as it gets. It’s rich coast and land of the pure life is firmly found and vehemently protected within the Osa Peninsula. This particular area however, is an enchanting environmental masterpiece. Nov 1st, 2013
Cold Weather Brings the Fish Back Home
After a nice long summer of eating squid, sardines and tinker mackerel up north, the palagics are coming back down the line... coming home fat and with the feed bag on. We have had arguably the mildest summer in recorded history, with very few days above 90 degrees, and no hurricanes.Nov 1st, 2013National
FWC announces winners of the School Fishing Program’s Fishing & Conservation Challenge
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Program congratulates the winners of the Fishing & Conservation Challenge. This pastschool year, students across the state completed various projects focused on conservation and ethical angling such as cleaning up their local waterway, practicing catch and release, and passing on their knowledge of fishing to younger students.Jun 2nd, 2026National
Early June Adventures at Merritt Reservoir, Nebraska
Early June at Merritt Reservoir in Nebraska offers a prime window for anglers as post-spawn fish settle into summer patterns. Walleye, bass, perch, and catfish all become more active around weed edges, points, and channel breaks, creating steady action across the lake’s diverse structure and scenic Sandhills setting.Jun 2nd, 2026
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FWC announces winners of the School Fishing Program’s Fishing & Conservation Challenge
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Program congratulates the winners of the Fishing & Conservation Challenge. This pastschool year, students across the state completed various projects focused on conservation and ethical angling such as cleaning up their local waterway, practicing catch and release, and passing on their knowledge of fishing to younger students.Jun 2nd, 2026National
Early June Adventures at Merritt Reservoir, Nebraska
Early June at Merritt Reservoir in Nebraska offers a prime window for anglers as post-spawn fish settle into summer patterns. Walleye, bass, perch, and catfish all become more active around weed edges, points, and channel breaks, creating steady action across the lake’s diverse structure and scenic Sandhills setting.Jun 2nd, 2026FWC announces winners of the School Fishing Program’s Fishing & Conservation Challenge
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Program congratulates the winners of the Fishing & Conservation Challenge. This pastschool year, students across the state completed various projects focused on conservation and ethical angling such as cleaning up their local waterway, practicing catch and release, and passing on their knowledge of fishing to younger students.Jun 2nd, 2026FWC announces winners of the School Fishing Program’s Fishing & Conservation Challenge
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Program congratulates the winners of the Fishing & Conservation Challenge. This pastschool year, students across the state completed various projects focused on conservation and ethical angling such as cleaning up their local waterway, practicing catch and release, and passing on their knowledge of fishing to younger students.Jun 2nd, 2026