Bahamas News Briefs: August 2015

A roundup of the latest news, fishing and boating events and offers from The Bahamas.Jul 27th, 2015

FWC News Two-Day Mini Lobster Season July 29-30

The mini lobster season is always the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. This year the mini season falls on July 29th and 30th. Jul 27th, 2015

Bonfire Beach Bash and Tournament at Old Bahama Bay, a combination of pirates, junkanoo, beach bonfires and fishing

Partying pirates, a junkanoo celebration topped with a burning wahoo beach bonfire, fisherman hoisting catches, checks and trophies, and more than $4,000 donated to a local school and business artisans is just how Guy Harvey would describe a successful fishing tournament.Jul 27th, 2015

St. Lucie County Tourism launches live web cams

The St. Lucie County Tourism & Venues office, the City of Fort Pierce and Indian River State College (IRSC) have partnered to launch three live web cams in Fort PierceJul 8th, 2015

FISH BUSTERS’ BULLETIN: Bass management is evolving

Florida supports some of the best bass fishing in the world. The State's abundant lakes and rivers provide habitat necessary to produce good fisheries and the Florida largemouth bass possesses unique genetics that favors rapid growth to trophy size.Jul 6th, 2015

Marlin makes a Bahamas trip exciting and memorable

This is the time of year that Treasure Coast anglers often make a fishing trip to the Bahamas. The Stuart Sailfish Club is already planning several flotillas over.Jun 30th, 2015

Hard Luck Award

These clients of Capt. Richard Hunt were supposed to fish the TCBA Memorial Weekend Fishing Tournament, but decided not to fish the event.Jun 30th, 2015

Fishing with Grandpa

I am fortunate to have lots of grandfathers taking their grandchildren on a fishing adventure throughout the year. I especially enjoy it when my grandchildren can accompany me on the water.Jun 30th, 2015

Sea Turtle-Safe Boating

With sea turtle nesting season in full swing along the Treasure Coast, it’s important to think about the potential impacts that boaters can have on these ancient reptilian visitors. While we’re all familiar with the unfortunate outcome of manatee vs. boat interactions, the toll that careless boating takes on sea turtles receives little attention.Jun 30th, 2015

Ladies snag fishing techniques at “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!”

On Sunday, participants practiced their newly learned skills from inshore charters and the group party boat, offering plenty of action. Jun 30th, 2015