North Carolina's 2026 recreational flounder season opens September 1 and runs through September 14. Anglers can keep one flounder per day, with a 15-inch minimum size limit.Editorial StaffAug 13th, 2026
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has modified the 2026 recreational greater amberjack season in Gulf state waters, with the season now scheduled to run from September 1 through October 13. The season will close at 12:01 a.m. on October 14.Editorial StaffAug 12th, 2026
NOAA Fisheries opened a public comment period yesterday, August 10, on three applications from Florida, Georgia and South Carolina that could give the states additional flexibility to manage their recreational South Atlantic red snapper fisheries.Editorial StaffAug 11th, 2026
Lake Jessup offers anglers a unique Florida fishing experience, combining quality bass fishing with one of the state's most impressive alligator populations. Just outside Orlando, this wild and scenic lake is a true taste of Old Florida.Editorial StaffAug 10th, 2026
Late-summer salmon fishing is heating up on Lake Michigan, with anglers reporting strong catches of Chinook salmon along ports including Manistee, Ludington, Frankfort, and Onekama. Early mornings and evenings continue to offer the best action as the fishery builds toward the fall salmon run.Editorial StaffAug 7th, 2026
Maryland's annual Chesapeake Bay striped bass closure is in effect through August, giving the iconic fish a break during the hottest weeks of summer. Anglers are encouraged to target other popular species until the fishery reopens September 1.Editorial StaffAug 6th, 2026
Why late summer remains one of the best times to fish the Florida Keys. From backcountry tarpon and mangrove snook to flats slams with bonefish and permit, early mornings, evenings, and even nighttime offer incredible shallow-water action despite the summer heat.Editorial StaffAug 5th, 2026
Known as the "fish of 10,000 casts," muskellunge are among North America's most challenging and exciting freshwater gamefish. Discover why anglers are willing to spend countless hours pursuing these elusive predators—and learn expert tips that can turn the right cast into the catch of a lifetime.Editorial StaffAug 4th, 2026
Late summer is prime time for explosive topwater bass action. Learn how to target hungry largemouths with frog lures around thick vegetation, lily pads, and heavy cover to trigger heart-stopping strikes when other techniques slow down.Editorial StaffAug 3rd, 2026
Think ice-fishing lures are just for winter? Think again. Bass pros Brandon Palaniuk and Jacob Wheeler reveal how ice-fishing jigs can trigger big summertime bass when traditional presentations fall short, giving anglers a unique edge on deep, sluggish fish.Editorial StaffJul 30th, 2026
Even though Florida's 2026 spiny lobster harvest two-day sport mini-season is over July 30, 2026, the regular lobster season runs from August 6, 2026, through March 31, 2027. Learn bag limits, size requirements, licensing, and important regulations before you dive.Editorial StaffJul 29th, 2026
