FLY FISHING CORNER: Seasonal Shift

For me personally, November marks the change from our fall to winter fishery.Oct 27th, 2020

FWC UPDATE: Fish Art Contest | Help Needed, Bobcats, River Otters and Gray Fox Sightings

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is eager to announce they will host the Florida State-Fish Art Contest. Oct 27th, 2020

Indian Riverkeeper Update

IRK Executive Director Mike Conner joined Capt. Alex Gorichky in late-September to get a glimpse of the chronic algal bloom in the Port Canaveral region.Oct 27th, 2020

The Quickie to Launch the 2020/2021 Treasure Coast Sailfish Tournament Season

Fish Heads of Stuart proudly announced in mid-October that “The Quickie” will launch the Treasure Coast’s 2020/2021 sailfish tournament season. The fifth annual Quickie dates are Nov. 30 – Dec 2. Center stage for the tournament will be Sailfish Marina, home of Fish Heads of Stuart. Oct 27th, 2020

Michael Shields Memorial Inshore Open Raises Crucial Funds for Project LIFT

COVID 19 didn't affect the turnout for the 12th annual Michael Shields Memorial Inshore Open, which lured 186 anglers, resulting in the highest participation ever for the annual fishing tournament. Oct 27th, 2020

Backcountry Fishing Association Wraps Up Successful 2020 Season

BCFA President Andy Fantini and Chelsea Hampson took first place with a beautiful October red that weighed in at 7.43-pounds and a 4.03-pound trout, with a combined weight of 11.46-pounds. The team collected $2522.50. Oct 27th, 2020

Stuart Sailfish Club announces annual Light Tackle Sailfish Tournament and Ladies Day Tournament

The Stuart Sailfish Club Foundation will hold its 67th annual Light Tackle Sailfish Tournament Dec. 9-12Oct 27th, 2020

ST. LUCIE COUNTY ARTIFICIAL REEF UPDATE: Turning Dry Detention Areas into Wet Retention Ponds

The St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program is currently exploring the possibility of converting dry detention areas into wet retention ponds. By doing this, nutrients and suspended sediments entering into the Indian River Lagoon can be reduced and possibly help the County receive additional nutrient removal credits. Oct 27th, 2020

Are you an eco-minded fishing guide?

Florida has a new program for eco-minded for-hire fishing guides. Oct 6th, 2020

International Sawfish Day is October 17

On October 17, 2020 the fourth International Sawfish Day will be celebrated. Participating aquariums, museums, zoos, schools, conservation agencies, and research groups will hold celebrations and events, joining together to spread the word about sawfish. Oct 6th, 2020