Bahamas News Briefs: May 2015

Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts recently announced that legendary sportfishing Captain Billy Black has joined the company’s Expedition Outfitter program, and will operate sportfishing charters out of Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour on West End, Grand Bahama.May 15th, 2015

Florida’s stone crab season closes May 16, 2015

The commercial and recreational harvest of stone crab claws in Florida closes on May 16, with the last day of harvest on May 15. Stone crab season will reopen on Oct. 15. This 5-month closure occurs each year during the species’ peak spawning season to help conserve and sustain Florida’s valuable stone crab resource.May 15th, 2015

Safe Boating Week – May 16-22; FWC encourages people to boat safely

Although Florida’s boating season never really ends, the traditional start is marked by National Safe Boating Week, from May 16-22. The week is a time for boaters to focus on simple, effective steps that make boating safer. These include paying close attention while operating a vessel and wearing a life jacket on the water.May 15th, 2015

WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET TO WORK DAY on Friday May 15, 2015

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 59 is proud to sponsor Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day on Friday May 15, 2015. The official launch of the 2015 National Safe Boating Week (May 16-22) campaign begins here in Stuart with the Flotilla’s third consecutive year in promoting the value of voluntary, consistent life jacket wear by recreational boaters.May 1st, 2015

TCBA 29th Annual Memorial Weekend Fishing Tournament, May 22-23, 2015

The Treasure Coast Builders Association’s 29th Annual Memorial Weekend Fishing Tournament promises to be one of the best ever! Pirates Cove Resort and Marina on the Manatee Pocket will host all of the tournament activities again this year.May 1st, 2015

Lady free-diver spero, Veronica Ostarly

Fishing has become a true passion of mine and I have recently discovered the art of free diving and spear fishing. We have been shooting cobia off the bullsharks. The whole experience is a rush like no other for a fishing addict. May 1st, 2015

SAVE THE DATE: 3rd Annual Treasure Coast Lionfish Safari, May 16-17, 2015

The third annual Treasure Coast Lionfish Safari, a lionfish only event, is set for Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2015, and will be held at the Ft. Pierce City Marina. Apr 30th, 2015

Treasure Coast Casters Senior Division March tournament results

March's Treasure Coast Caster tournament winner, Dylora Kohler, took first and also won the Biggest Fish division for her 6.2-pound snook.Apr 30th, 2015

Bonefish and Tarpon Trust calls for petition signatures in support of two proposed Bahamian National Parks

Proposals to create National Parks for habitat protection for Grand Bahama Island and Abaco are now on the desk of the Prime Minister of the Bahamas. BTT asks you to support the efforts of our Bahamas collaborators – Bahamas National Trust, Friends of the Environment, Abaco Fly Fishing Guides Association, and the lodges and fishing guides on these islands – by making your voice heard.Apr 30th, 2015

Martin County Artificial Reef update

Martin County has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to build three more artificial reefs in the Sirotkin permitted reef area.Apr 30th, 2015