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Bluegills: Go Small Or Go Home
Bigger is better, right? Maybe, but when it comes to spring bluegills I like to go small.Jan 7th, 20260
National, Saltwater Fishing
How to Catch Bluefish, Bigger Bluefish, and More Bluefish
Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix, are a one-of-a-kind fish. They are the only living fish species in their family, which means nothing else in the ocean looks, tastes or fights like a bluefish.Jan 5th, 20260
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New Fishing Laws & Regulation Changes Taking Effect in 2026
Anglers heading into 2026 should expect new fishing regulations nationwide, including changes to bag limits, seasons, fees, and harvest rules. Several states and federal agencies have also approved updated quotas and management measures for popular migratory species. Be sure to review your state’s 2026 regulations before fishing to stay compliant.Jan 5th, 20260
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Ciguatera: The Reef Fish Toxin Every Seafood Lover Should Know
Ciguatera is a type of food poisoning caused by eating reef fish that have accumulated toxins from microscopic algae found in tropical and subtropical waters. The toxin isn’t destroyed by cooking, freezing, or smoking.Jan 2nd, 20260
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Apalachicola Bay Reopens to Oyster Harvest for First Time Since 2020
Apalachicola Bay will reopen to recreational and commercial oyster harvesting from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, marking the first harvest season since the bay closed in 2020. The reopening follows years of restoration work and more than $38 million invested to rebuild oyster reefs and support a sustainable fishery.Jan 1st, 20260
National
Five Red Hot Winter Fisheries
Instead of spending the next few months holed up inside, get yourself a good parka, find a window of decent weather and go fishing. Believe it or not, for some fisheries winter offers some of the best action of the year. Here are a few ideas to help you combat cabin fever.Dec 22nd, 20250
Fishing, National, Saltwater Fishing
Seatrout In The Surf
With so many things swimming just off the shore, targeting a single species from the beach doesn’t always pay. There are, however, ways to increase your odds. Check out some great tips hereDec 19th, 20250
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Game Wardens Cite Anglers For Illegal Salmon Fishing In Western Maine River
Three suspects were charged with a total of 11 violations and are expected to face revocation of their fishing licenses, according to wildlife officials.Dec 18th, 20250
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New Jersey Certifies New State-Record Winter Flounder Caught While Spearfishing
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Fish & Wildlife program has certified a new state-record winter flounder caught by spearfishingDec 17th, 20250
Fly of the Month, National
Wired Bunker Fly
Captain Chris Newsome grew up fishing the lower Chesapeake Bay in Virginia, where bunker make up as much as 80 percent of striped bass diets. As a fly fishing guide, Chris needed to come up with a large bunker fly that was easy to cast and kept its wide profile.Dec 16th, 20250
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Eastern Hellbender Could Be Listed as Endangered Nationwide; Public Comment Period Opens
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a proposal to list the eastern hellbender as an endangered species throughout its entire range under the Endangered Species Act. The large, fully aquatic salamander is found in parts of Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.Dec 15th, 20250
Fishing, National
Cloudy with a Chance of Snook
What looked like an unfishable mess turned into four nights of nonstop snook action, with fish hammering everything he threw. The bite was brief, wild, and completely driven by changing winds and moving water.Dec 12th, 20250
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Winter Fishing on the East Coast: What Anglers Can Expect from December–March
Winter on the East Coast doesn’t mean the fishing shuts down — far from it. While temperatures drop, some of the year’s most exciting action kicks off. From striped bass pushing south to giant tautog feeding hard on offshore structure, winter is an opportunity for anglers who know where to look and how to adapt.Dec 9th, 20250
Fishing News, National, News
Killbox wins Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
The tournament brought steady excitement on the water as well with strong performances across both divisions.Dec 9th, 20250
National
How to Catch Big Bass in the Winter
Now, how do you catch big bass in the winter? What should I be looking for right now? And the best TOP 10 Lures to catch your winter bass!Dec 9th, 20250Featured image above all content (ID:1)
Fishing, National
Bluegills: Go Small Or Go Home
Bigger is better, right? Maybe, but when it comes to spring bluegills I like to go small.Jan 7th, 20260National, Saltwater Fishing
How to Catch Bluefish, Bigger Bluefish, and More Bluefish
Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix, are a one-of-a-kind fish. They are the only living fish species in their family, which means nothing else in the ocean looks, tastes or fights like a bluefish.Jan 5th, 20260National
New Fishing Laws & Regulation Changes Taking Effect in 2026
Anglers heading into 2026 should expect new fishing regulations nationwide, including changes to bag limits, seasons, fees, and harvest rules. Several states and federal agencies have also approved updated quotas and management measures for popular migratory species. Be sure to review your state’s 2026 regulations before fishing to stay compliant.Jan 5th, 20260National
Ciguatera: The Reef Fish Toxin Every Seafood Lover Should Know
Ciguatera is a type of food poisoning caused by eating reef fish that have accumulated toxins from microscopic algae found in tropical and subtropical waters. The toxin isn’t destroyed by cooking, freezing, or smoking.Jan 2nd, 20260National
Apalachicola Bay Reopens to Oyster Harvest for First Time Since 2020
Apalachicola Bay will reopen to recreational and commercial oyster harvesting from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, marking the first harvest season since the bay closed in 2020. The reopening follows years of restoration work and more than $38 million invested to rebuild oyster reefs and support a sustainable fishery.Jan 1st, 20260Featured image above all content (ID:1)
Bluegills: Go Small Or Go Home
Bigger is better, right? Maybe, but when it comes to spring bluegills I like to go small.Jan 7th, 2026
Bluegills: Go Small Or Go Home
Jan 7th, 2026
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Cocodrie, Louisiana—Kayak Fishing Paradise
The fishing, shrimping and crabbing village of Cocodrie is located where LA Highway 56 abruptly ends deep in the heart of Louisiana's fabled saltwater marsh. Mention the word Cocodrie to any saltwater fish-chasing Louisiana native and you'll likely get that faraway look of desire that comes from knowing that even in a marsh habitat as massive as Louisiana—this is one very special place to go fishing.Mar 1st, 2013
Everglades National Park and the 10,000 Islands
I was fortunate to get the chance to grow up during a time when machines and devices didn’t control so much of our lives. Back then, it was wilderness where we went to spend time. Depending on where you go, wilderness is a relative term. However, having spent most of my years in Florida, backcountry flats surrounded by mangroves are the wilderness I know best. Mar 1st, 2013
Monster Tarpon in the Florida Everglades
When my father approached me this past November with the idea of tarpon fishing in Florida, I was all ears. You see, a lifetime of angling (and a handful of forty and fifty pound stripers) has spawned within me an obsession to tangle with ever larger fish, and the tarpon holds a lofty position on the bucket list.Mar 1st, 2013Fishing, National
Bluegills: Go Small Or Go Home
Bigger is better, right? Maybe, but when it comes to spring bluegills I like to go small.Jan 7th, 2026National, Saltwater Fishing
How to Catch Bluefish, Bigger Bluefish, and More Bluefish
Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix, are a one-of-a-kind fish. They are the only living fish species in their family, which means nothing else in the ocean looks, tastes or fights like a bluefish.Jan 5th, 2026National
New Fishing Laws & Regulation Changes Taking Effect in 2026
Anglers heading into 2026 should expect new fishing regulations nationwide, including changes to bag limits, seasons, fees, and harvest rules. Several states and federal agencies have also approved updated quotas and management measures for popular migratory species. Be sure to review your state’s 2026 regulations before fishing to stay compliant.Jan 5th, 2026
Fishing, National
Bluegills: Go Small Or Go Home
Bigger is better, right? Maybe, but when it comes to spring bluegills I like to go small.Jan 7th, 2026National, Saltwater Fishing
How to Catch Bluefish, Bigger Bluefish, and More Bluefish
Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix, are a one-of-a-kind fish. They are the only living fish species in their family, which means nothing else in the ocean looks, tastes or fights like a bluefish.Jan 5th, 2026National
New Fishing Laws & Regulation Changes Taking Effect in 2026
Anglers heading into 2026 should expect new fishing regulations nationwide, including changes to bag limits, seasons, fees, and harvest rules. Several states and federal agencies have also approved updated quotas and management measures for popular migratory species. Be sure to review your state’s 2026 regulations before fishing to stay compliant.Jan 5th, 2026Bluegills: Go Small Or Go Home
Bigger is better, right? Maybe, but when it comes to spring bluegills I like to go small.Jan 7th, 2026How to Catch Bluefish, Bigger Bluefish, and More Bluefish
Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix, are a one-of-a-kind fish. They are the only living fish species in their family, which means nothing else in the ocean looks, tastes or fights like a bluefish.Jan 5th, 2026Bluegills: Go Small Or Go Home
Bigger is better, right? Maybe, but when it comes to spring bluegills I like to go small.Jan 7th, 2026
How to Catch Bluefish, Bigger Bluefish, and More Bluefish
Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix, are a one-of-a-kind fish. They are the only living fish species in their family, which means nothing else in the ocean looks, tastes or fights like a bluefish.Jan 5th, 2026