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

FWC UPDATE: Guy Harvey hard-card license and season updates

The “I DO” campaign features images of real Floridians who support conservation by purchasing a Florida hunting or fishing license. Apr 29th, 2015

PADDLE POWER: Hold your position

One of the key mistakes where I see novice kayak anglers making a mistake is with their anchoring methods. Traditional anchors do have their place, but aren't necessarily the best plan. Traditional anchors can be clumsy and noisy to deploy. Stakeout poles tend to be the best method because it's fast and stealthy.Apr 29th, 2015

Oyster Restoration: From restaurant to reef, all in the name of improving habitats

What’s the point of devoting money and manpower to extensive oyster reef restoration if we can’t eat them? Simply put, oysters are hardly a one-trick pony. Here’s a quick rundown of the benefits of our local oysters, even though we can’t slurp them down with Tabasco and a cold beer.Apr 29th, 2015

Bahamas Fishing Reports and Forecast: May 2015

Mahi, yellowfin, bluefin and more are in store for Bahamas anglers in May. Here's a roundup of fishing reports and forecasts from across the Bahamas.Apr 29th, 2015

Celebrate Florida’s first annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day May 16 with FWC and partners

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is celebrating its inaugural Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day by hosting and promoting a weekend of exciting events across the state, starting Saturday, May 16, including a festival in Pensacola. Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day (established to be the first Saturday after Mother’s Day each year) was created by FWC Commissioners to help draw attention to the lionfish issue. Lionfish are a nonnative, invasive species that have a potential negative impact on native species and habitat.Apr 29th, 2015