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Two smiling anglers in sunglasses holding a snook together on a boat

Ponce Inlet & Backwaters Forecast: September 2025

Capt. Jamie Thrappas targets big redfish in the inlet with live mullet and halved blue crabs, works tide changes and dock lights for snook, and throws live mullet and paddle tails at tarpon.
A smiling angler in a wide-brimmed sun hat and sunglasses holding a redfish in front of the mangroves

Edgewater Backcountry Forecast: September 2025

The mullet run marks the start of fall. Capt. Michael Savedow covers snook season and the top local spots, bull redfish at Ponce Inlet, Mosquito Lagoon trout and reds, and dock light fishing.
A smiling woman holding a smoked fish on a wooden board as a shaggy dog sniffs it

Freak on the Beach by Marco: September 2025

It's hot, so Marco hits the beach early with sand fleas and crab knuckles and lands a pair of sheepshead and a pompano bound for the smoker.
Seven anglers on a boat holding up red snapper caught offshore

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.
A smiling woman in a bucket hat and a man in a cap holding a big redfish on a boat

Ponce Inlet & Backwaters Forecast: August 2025

Reds, snook, and tarpon patrol Ponce Inlet in August. Capt. Jamie Thrappas covers baits and rigs for drifting the inlet, flounder on mud minnows, and paddle tails for early morning tarpon.
A young angler in a cap and camouflage shirt holding a spotted seatrout in front of the mangroves

Edgewater Backcountry Forecast: August 2025

It's the dog days in the Edgewater backcountry. Capt. Michael Savedow covers bigger mangrove snapper, bull redfish prepping for the fall spawn, lagoon trout and tarpon, and night fishing under dock and bridge lights.
Marco Pompano holding up a pompano in each hand on the beach, with more pompano piled on a cooler in front of him

Freak on the Beach by Marco: August 2025

Surf fishers from around the world join Marco at Wilbur by the Sea as the pompano season winds down. An upwelling chills the water, and one of his students lands a 15-inch pompano.
A center console fishing boat with outriggers running fast across the open ocean, leaving a wide white wake

July Fishing Report: Summer Offshore Trolling and Bottom Fishing

The offshore bite heats up with the water in July. Capt. Sean Smith covers gear prep, reading conditions, trolling spreads for mahi and wahoo, bottom fishing with live bait, and staying hydrated.
A smiling angler with sunglasses pushed up on his head, sitting on a cooler on a boat and holding a big redfish, with the inlet jetty behind him

Ponce Inlet & Backwaters Forecast: July 2025

Capt. Jamie Thrappas chases July flounder at creek mouths, oyster bars, the inlet rocks, and the nearshore artificial reefs, and works the tide swings for reds and snook at first light.
Marco Pompano in sunglasses and a red vest holding up a pompano by the tail on the beach

Freak on the Beach by Marco: July 2025

With the water at 76 degrees, Marco sets up four poles, lands his biggest pompano of the year on crab knuckles, and explains how he cuts blue crab for bait.

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