Lake Okeechobee, North End, Fishing Report and Forecast: June 2016

With summer approaching fast, the top end of Lake Okeechobee is gearing up for what looks like an awesome summer bite. The early morning spinner bait and top water bite is in full swing, and is only going to get better. May 25th, 2016

U.S. COAST GUARD UPDATES: About Boating Safety Class Dates

Florida law requires that persons born on or after January 1, 1988, complete a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved boater education course prior to operating a vessel powered by a motor of 10hp or more.May 25th, 2016

Take advantage of FREE Florida Fishing Days

Florida Free Fishing Days are just around the corner: Freshwater: June 11 & 12, 2016 | Saltwater: June 4 & 5, 2016. May 25th, 2016

MCAC Reef Builders Tournament to support artificial reefs

The MCAC Reef Fund will host its 10th Annual Reef Builders Tournament on Saturday, July 9th, 2016. Tournament proceeds help to fund the artificial reef program in Martin County.May 24th, 2016

Turtle season is heating up locally

While sea turtle nesting season in Florida officially runs from March 1 to October 31, the number of nesting turtles visiting our beaches will really start to pick up in May.May 4th, 2016

St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program Update: May 2016

We have teamed with McCulley Marine Services and the Snook and Gamefish Foundation to acquire an 80-foot tugboat to sink offshore in depths of 120 feet to 150 feet, as both a fishing and diving attraction.May 4th, 2016

TREASURE COAST CASTERS: March 2016 Junior Division Tournament Results

Eighteen fish hit the scales. The biggest fish of the tournament, a 3.7-pound jack, was caught by Lakewood Park Elementary student Marcus Schurbart.May 4th, 2016

TREASURE COAST CASTERS: March 2016 Senior Inshore Division Tournament Results

Jacks were everywhere. Largest fish, a 5.7-pound drum, was brought in by Kaitlyn Ward, who also took first place in the middle school division. Kaitlyn’s sister, Savannah Ward, took first place in the high school division.May 4th, 2016

ARC of Martin County KDW Fishing Tournament – June 11th

The KDW Fishing Tournament to benefit The ARC of Martin County is right around the corner. Set for Saturday, June 11, with a Gentleman’s Start at 7 a.m. at St. Lucie, Jupiter and Palm Inlets, this is an outstanding multi-county fundraising event.May 4th, 2016

Backcountry Fishing Association March 2016 Members Tournament

T.J. Kiefer and Tony Vercillo, of Fort Pierce, won the event and $315 for catching a 4.87-pound trout and a 3.83-pound redfish. Andy Fantini and Andy Beene, of Fort Pierce, placed second and earned $189 for a 5.66-pound redfish and a 2.74-pound trout. Jessie Gingras and Brandon Damron Stuart finished third, earning $126 for a 3.92-pound redfish and a 3.26-pound trout.May 3rd, 2016