Hobe Sound Nature Center News

The Nature Center is seeking volunteers to participate in the annual Jonathan Dickinson State Park Christmas Bird Count on Sunday, December 27th.Dec 2nd, 2015

Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing…what’s the difference?

Kiteboarding refers to using a “twin tip” board which is similar to a wakeboard and performs equally whether you are riding it with the left or right tip facing forward. Kitesurfing refers to using a directional board which is surfboard that is designed to handle the extra stress. This board can only be ridden facing nose forward and specializes in wave riding.Dec 2nd, 2015

Michael Shields Memorial Inshore Open nets $35,000 for Project LIFT

Anglers on the Treasure Coast fished to benefit the troubled youth of Martin County's Project LIFT in the 7th annual Michael Shields Memorial Inshore Open on September 25 and 26. The Tournament opened with a Captains Reception at River Palm Cottages in Jensen Beach. With over 400 in attendance, 176 anglers, 144 fished caught and over $35,000 in net proceeds to Project LIFT, the tournament was a huge success!Dec 2nd, 2015

Saltwater Sisters Fishing Tournament results

Stuart Sailfish Club’s 30th annual Saltwater Sisters Lady Angler Tournament raised thousands of dollars for local charities. Held October 16 and 17, and hosted at Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina, this year’s tournament was bigger than the previous year both in number of boats participating and in dollars raised.Dec 2nd, 2015

Casting for birdie – How birds can help anglers improve their inshore game

Successful offshore anglers know that scanning for birds can lead them to a sailfish or a school of dolphin. Learn to use them to your advantage! Make scanning for birds part of your regular routine, and you’ll start putting more fish in the boat.Dec 2nd, 2015

Stuart Sailfish Club 37th annual tournament results

Held on Saturday, November 7 and based out of Sailfish Marina in Stuart, Florida, 30 anglers comprised of men, women and junior anglers fished, releasing five sailfish and catching several gamefish to 25 pounds, including dolphin, kingfish and wahoo.Dec 2nd, 2015

Treasure Coast Casters Junior Division October 2015 tournament results

Biggest Fish went to Nicholas for his 3.11-pound redfish. Along with his trophy, Nicholas received a Fishing Center gift card, which was donated by volunteers Pat and Gwen.Dec 2nd, 2015

St. Lucie County Pond Recently Stocked with Bluegill and Redear Sunfish

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation commission (FWC), in partnership with the Treasure Coast Research and Development Authority, recently stocked 3,500 bluegill and redear sunfish into the 7-acre pond at the St. Lucie County Treasure Coast Research Park.Nov 30th, 2015

Stuart Jensen Beach Inshore Nearshore Fishing Report and Forecast: December 2015

The snook bite in the St. Lucie River has been outstanding and should remain strong until the end of snook season, which ends on December 15th.Nov 29th, 2015

Stuart Jensen Beach Offshore Fishing Report and Forecast: December 2015

'Tis the season…the season for sailfish, dolphin, wahoo, blackfin tuna, and all the other pelagic species that migrate down Florida's east coast.Nov 29th, 2015