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Summer Offshore Fishing Report: July 2026
The Atlantic red snapper season stayed closed, but the fish are thriving offshore. Capt. Daniel Levesque on safe releases with a descending device, the mangrove snapper bite, and summer storms.
King Me: Tournament-Proven Tactics for Kingfish
Tournament angler Will Schmidt on chumming, the Fish Razr mylar dredge, doubled-up baits, and the tackle that lands big smoker kings.
Offshore Fishing Report: June 2026
Bottom fishing in 100 to 150 feet off Ponce Inlet, New Smyrna Beach, and Daytona Beach is producing vermilion snapper, triggerfish, and grouper, and mahi are starting to show up.
Offshore Fishing Report: April 2026
Cobia are moving toward shore over structure in 70 to 90 feet, and steady spring weather has temperature breaks setting up nicely for offshore trollers.
Offshore Forecast: March 2026
March brings better weather offshore: bottom fish 70 to 150 feet for snapper, sea bass, and amberjack, then troll 20 to 50 miles out for kingfish, blackfin tuna, wahoo, and mahi.
February Fishing Report: Wahoo and Golden Tilefish Offshore
Wahoo on high speed trolling and live bait in 100 to 145 feet, golden tilefish in 550 to 1,000 feet, and steady snapper and cobia action when February weather windows line up.
January Fishing Report: Tilefish Offshore, Redfish Inshore
Capt. Tim Russell says golden tilefish season opens January 1 offshore, while winter cold fronts get redfish schooling on the flats and push sheepshead, black drum, and pompano to jetties, docks, and bridges.
Sail On: Fall Sailfish off Port St. Lucie
Country star Ben Gallaher lands his first saltwater fish, a sailfish, off Port St. Lucie. Will Schmidt explains the fall setup: bump trolling bridled threadfins on medium tackle in warm, calm water.
Go Light for Big Snapper
Will Schmidt says lighter tackle catches bigger snapper: straight 20 or 30 pound mono, light wire circle hooks, a fast reel to come tight instantly, and live pinfish or threadfin plugs for bait.
August Fishing Report: Red Snapper Season and Best Practices
Red snapper are thriving off the Volusia coast. Capt. Daniel Levesque of Rare Breed Charters on the season and the handling, venting, and descending practices that keep the fishery healthy.Read the Current Issue
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