The 2016 regular spiny lobster begins on Aug. 6 and runs through the end of March 2016. Many people find the rules and geographical boundaries in southern Florida to be complex and confusing. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned lobster veteran, a quick review of the basic information is never a bad idea!Treasure CoastAug 3rd, 2016
How do we slow the flow of freshwater and toxic blue-green algae that’s pouring into our estuaries? Although the problem is complex and multifaceted, the only true option for eliminating coastal discharge of water from Lake Okeechobee is the creation of massive engineered filtration marshes in the Everglades Agricultural Area south of Lake Okeechobee. Florida Oceanographic SocietyAug 3rd, 2016
As fisherman, anglers, or water-folk, we naturally hunt difference. We’re constantly searching for that one thing that doesn’t look right. … Christina WeberAug 3rd, 2016
Bait has moved in along the beaches, bringing a lot of big fish with it. Walton Rocks Beach, near the power plant, has been holding a lot of bait and fish. First light, the tarpon are rolling and splashing along the first trough where the bait can be found. Capt. Chris SharpAug 3rd, 2016
Look to run out 5-to-8 miles to find the dolphin bite. Most will be small, but there are chances for a big bull. The wahoo bite is also something not to forget about. As usual running baits on a downrigger anywhere from 60-to-80 feet below surface will give you an opportunity to land a wahoo. Brian NelliAug 2nd, 2016
Despite all the bad reports about Lake Okeechobee in the news as of late, there have been some great fishing on the Big ‘O’. Fisherman in local bass tournaments have been posting catches up to 30-pounds or more and catches from local guides have been very good. In the recent Garrard’s Bait and Tackle tournament the top ten teams weighed in 20-pounds or better with the winning five fish limit weighing 30.45-pounds Capt. Eddie PerryAug 2nd, 2016
“Snapper trappin'" will be on top of the offshore to do list for near coastal anglers during the hot summer days of August. Several local species of snapper-including lane, vermilion, mangrove (gray), and mutton- will be solidly in to their yearly spawning period this month. Capt. Rocky CarbiaAug 2nd, 2016
Around the inlet on the higher tides and first of the outgoing, the snook bite has been excellent. D.O.A. TerrorEyz in the brown/clown color bounced off the bottom has been producing lots of fish. For the live baiters there a plenty of pilchards and sardines to free line for snook in the inlet.Capt. John YoungAug 2nd, 2016
Snook, jacks, tarpon and permit will be migrating along the beaches, as will cobia, which are trying to feed on freshly hatched turtles as they make their way to open water. Dolphin wahoo, blackfin tuna and sailfish will be along the reefs and current edges of the Gulf Stream and these hot summer months are the ideal time to put a bait deep on your downrigger.Capt. Scott FawcettAug 2nd, 2016
