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31-Inch Max Size Limit Implemented For Atlantic Stripers

All Atlantic states will be required to implement a 31-inch maximum size limit on striped bass after an emergency action was approved by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. Effective immediately, the maximum size limit will continue through Oct. 28, 2023.

That’s A Big Ol’ Bream!

An Oklahoma teen is the new state record holder after landing a 2-pound, 5.6-ounce redear sunfish.

Pasco Bay Scallop Season Extended To 37 Days

Here’s some exciting news for Gulf Coast scallopers. This season’s bay scallop season will be extended from 10 days to 37 days in the Pasco Zone. The recreational bay scallop season for this area opens July 1 and closes Aug. 6, allowing harvest to begin during the weekend in advance of the Fourth of July holiday. These season dates also support a fun recreational opportunity for families as they occur before students return to Pasco County schools.

Tips For Shooting Docks

Shooting docks can be one of the most fun and productive techniques for crappie fishing. It is simple, but it does require some skill.

Watch Giant Trevally Hammering Birds

If you like fishing topwater—and we all do—this awesome video taken from David Attenborough’s Blue Planet 2 is enough to make you salivate. The footage, originally aired on the BBC, shows giant trevally at Farquhar Atoll in the Seychelles smashing birds… both on the water and in the air.

Oregon Angler Releases Record Bull Trout

“Every fisherman that we saw and showed photos of the fish said that they have never seen a bull trout that big,” he said. “People were happy about us letting it go, but it would be really cool to have a record fish.”

Ouch! Pro Angler Makes $100K Mistake

Barron Adams, the winning angler of The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) event at Wright Patman Lake in Texas, missed out on a $100,000 payday when he was disqualified because he didn’t have a Texas fishing license.

Roanoke Rockfish Are Running!

Rockfish are known as one of the great sportfish of North America, and for good reason. A mature fish can easily top 25 pounds, and when you hook into one the fight in these fish feels like you’ve got a tiger by the tail. Stout tackle and line are a must to bring one of these fish to the boat.

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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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