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350-lb Warsaw grouper caught by hook-and-line

A big old fish! This 350-lb Warsaw grouper was caught by hook-and-line on December 29th 2019, off Southwest Florida in …

Decades of Dam Removals Help Fish Reach their Homes in Historic Plymouth

Town Brook in Plymouth, Massachusetts, once full of barriers blocking migrating fish from passing, has been reopened and restored. Now fish like river herring and eels can make it to and from habitats important for their survival and sustainability, and they are better able to support ocean species that rely on them for food.

Surf Expo January, 2020

Coastal Angler Magazine's Coverage of Bluewater at Surf Expo: The Source For Fishing & Marine Apparel & Accessories Catering to inshore and offshore apparel and accessory companies and inspired by like-minded watersports brands, Bluewater connects to the waterman lifestyle and is a perfect complement to Surf Expo’s existing categories.

Fly fishing Sarasota for Red Fish

It takes a lot of things to come into alignment to get a red fish on the fly, let alone off the beach, and to get good footage of it. One day that all lined up for Jacob Shields. Check out this footage off the beach, on a fly rod, redfish capture.

Species of the Month: Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) are a member of the ray-finned family of fish that includes largemouth bass, panfish and crappie. Originally native to the Mississippi River basin and the Great Lakes, smallmouth bass are now found throughout eastern North America, ranging from southern Canada to Alabama and Georgia.

He’s safe! The fish that is…

Man fails to save fishing rod from sinking into ice.

Planning For The Worst Case

We boat and fish because it’s fun. But, fun doesn’t usually include an escape plan to the closest hospital in an emergency.

Seasonal Closure Of Snook Harvest

If you catch a snook, let it go. Recreational harvest of Florida’s favorite inshore species is closed in state and federal waters. These seasonal closures are designed to protect snook during vulnerable times, such as cold weather. Anglers may still catch and release snook during the season closure.

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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 …

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Blue Ridge Mountain Lakes are Calling

Stripers from 20 to 40 pounds show up regularly on this reservoir outside Blairsville, Georgia. The elusive 50-plus-pounder is what everyone seeks, and very lucky anglers just might find it trolling bluebacks, big gizzard shad or trout.

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Goliath 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.

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Sarasota 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.

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