The latest updates from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission relevant to anglers, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts in the areas of Hobe Sound, Stuart, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach and Sebastian.Treasure CoastNov 21st, 2014
Capt. Doug Rowe of Fish Rowe Charters in Exuma tells us with December’s cooler temperatures, a strong push of cooler water which will bring even more wahoo and dolphin into Exuma offshore waters. “Expect wahoo to 70 pounds intermixed among schools of smaller fish in the 20 to 30 pound class.Treasure CoastNov 21st, 2014
Nearly 50 women participated in the Saltwater Sisters Lady Angler’s Tournament to raise money for local breast cancer patients, but the meaning in the numbers is even greater. The tournament, hosted by Stuart Sailfish Club, was held on October 24 -26 and raised more than $40,000Editorial StaffNov 21st, 2014
Fishing from a kayak gives me more of an opportunity to recognize the finer details of my surroundings without alerting the prey I’m chasing. These finer details are sometimes the difference between catching quality fish and leaving frustrated and empty-handed.Treasure CoastNov 19th, 2014
Recently there has been a slow but steady realization by many South Florida fisherman that the Keys barracuda population is in decline. As a result, Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, KeysKeeper, and the Lower Keys Guides Association are teaming up to urge the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to make barracuda a top priority on their list.Treasure CoastNov 19th, 2014
The Michael Shields Memorial Inshore Open Fishing Tournament was held on September 26 – 27, where a record 160 anglers and over 400 guests raised nearly $65,000.Treasure CoastOct 24th, 2014
The popularity of land crabs as a tasty meal and the loss of habitat to development have significantly impacted their population numbers. The practice of catching them just as they are heading to deposit their eggs in the ocean, the worst time to harvest, has increased to the point that it has prompted the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission to issue a set of rules to protect these colorful crabs during their most vulnerable period.Florida Oceanographic SocietyOct 19th, 2014
Florida freshwater anglers target at least 25 species of native fishes. Most are within a 45-minute drive of anyone wanting to wet a line. In addition to those, the free Florida Big Catch angler recognition program (BigCatchFlorida.com) features six species of exotic fishes from other countries and several fish species that expanded their ranges from farther north.Treasure CoastSep 16th, 2014
