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Top auction items included a carved tuna by woodcarver artist Randy Ard.

Fourth Annual Lenny Schelin Jr. Memorial Tourney Raises Funds for Brain Cancer Research

The longest running fishing tournament on the Treasure Coast was fished by 15 entries in two divisions – Championship and Semi-pro.Apr 5th, 2022
David Powell, Vice-President of MCAC Artificial Reef Fund, has been busy securing and cleaning a 142-foot motor vessel to be deployed this summer by the St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program.

SLC ARTIFICIAL REEF UPDATE: Weather Delays, ROV Drop Camera Methodology, and Moore’s Creek Cleanup

The Tug Singleton is getting closer to becoming St. Lucie County’s sixth tugboat artificial reef. Apr 5th, 2022
Macroalgae, such as these, have become dominant where native seagrass has declined.

Bad Seagrass Bill Fails

House Bill 349 is a so-called “seagrass mitigation bill” which in practice further opens the door to more seagrass decline in the Indian River Lagoon. If passed into law, it gives coastal developers a big fat hall pass to continue doing business as usual, seagrass be damned.Apr 5th, 2022
In Spring 2023, FWC will allow limited recreational harvest of goliath grouper in state waters.

FWC Updates: FWC Approves Limited Recreational Harvest Of Goliath Grouper In State Waters

FWC Approves Limited Recreational Harvest of Goliath Grouper in State Waters At its March meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife … Apr 5th, 2022
Warming water temps also signal the return of sea turtles in large numbers to area reefs.

Scuba Conditions: April 2022

Visibility on the Treasure Coast has been quite good! Cobia and lionfish are options this month for spearfishermen, and last call for lobster!Apr 5th, 2022
Best friend sailfish double up.

Kayak Forecast: April 2022

The pompano fishing is getting even better fishing channel edges in the Intracostal. Live shrimp and Goofy jigs are the ticket to putting these guys on ice.Apr 5th, 2022
Hayden Mare caught this nice permit using a small live crab with a 2/0 Eagle Claw circle hook and 40-pound Tsunami-Pro fluorocarbon leader.

Stuart Inshore: April 2022

March has been my best month for pompano fishing the last few years. Apr 5th, 2022
Jay and his buddies with dinner and a show after a early spring trip this year.

Stuart Offshore: April 2022

With water warmer than normal, I’m expecting an early run of mahi this March when conditions are right. Apr 5th, 2022
Salty grocery trophies from aboard the Safari 1.

Stuart Deep Sea: April 2022

Visions of cobia will occupy the daydreams of offshore anglers this month. Apr 5th, 2022
Johnny with a solid cobia that ate a pinfish while out running the beach.

Fort Pierce Inshore: April 2022

Fort Pierce channel edges will have quite a few drum, sheepshead, and snapper. Live shrimp, FishBites, or shrimp tipped jigs will keep the rods bent most of the day. Apr 5th, 2022