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Two kids and an adult angler holding a red snapper offshore

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.
Angler casting from a fishing kayak on a Florida lake

Kayak Report: Summer Bass Fishing in Florida

Summer bass fishing in Florida is all about adapting to the heat: topwater at first light, then docks, drop offs, and heavy cover as the day warms up.
Angler holding a snook on a Yellow Dawg Fishing charter near Ponce Inlet

Ponce Inlet & Backwaters Forecast: July 2026

July brings an epic sunrise bite for reds and snook at the inlet, summer flounder on mud minnows, and plenty of action behind the shrimp boats.
Two anglers holding a tarpon

Edgewater Backcountry Forecast: July 2026

Beat the July heat in the Edgewater backcountry and Mosquito Lagoon with early starts, mini mullet, shady docks, and dock lights at night.
Two anglers holding pompano caught from the surf

Freak on the Beach by Marco: July 2026

A hit or miss pompano season on the beach, a surf fishing lesson for new friends, and a quick guide to sand fleas for bait.
Capt. Tyler Woolcott holding a big largemouth bass

Tips From a Pro: Bigger Baits for Big Summer Bass

Summer is prime time to target trophy bass with larger profile lures. Capt. Tyler Woolcott on why bigger baits excel as the forage grows, and why patience pays off.

Kayak Fishing the Jetty Off Ponce Inlet

I’ve been saltwater fishing in my kayak for years now, but I got invited to go fishing in an area …

Edgewater Backcountry Forecast – December 2024

December should bring winter fishing patterns to East Central Florida, water temperature swill drop and should continue to clear in …

Targeting Winter Species

With any species of fish that you plan to target, it pays to understand their individual habits. How they feed, …
Angler with a cleaning table of pompano and other surf-caught fish

Freak On The Beach By Marco – December 2024

After the hurricanes it seems we get more species of fish on the beach, including flounder, mangro, snapper, black drum, …

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