fishing

Amberjack, triggerfish and gag grouper season changes in Gulf waters start Jan. 1

Starting Jan 1, several recreational fishing season changes in Gulf waters will go into effect including: Greater amberjack will open…

8 years ago

Gulf gray triggerfish recreational season to remain closed during 2017

The gray triggerfish recreational season will remain closed Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2017, in Gulf state waters in response…

8 years ago

High school fishing grants now available for student saltwater anglers in Florida

High school saltwater fishing teams are encouraged to apply for grants before the application deadline of Sept. 15, 2016 The…

9 years ago

Greater amberjack reopens to recreational harvest, gray triggerfish harvest closed

The recreational harvest of greater amberjack will reopen in Gulf state waters Aug. 1. It will remain closed in Gulf…

9 years ago

4th Annual Kayak & SUP Fishing Tournament July 23

The Bluewater Bay Marina and Paradise Paddle Boards will be hosting its 4th Annual Kayak & SUP (Stand-up Paddle Board)…

9 years ago

Time’s almost up to qualify for an extra spiny lobster via the Lionfish Challenge

Fifty lionfish: That is all it takes to qualify for the Lionfish Challenge. And if you get your 50 now,…

9 years ago

Florida leads the nation in family fishing and boating spots

Florida swept the Take Me Fishing™ 2016 “Top 100 Family Friendly Places to Boat and Fish in the U.S.” list,…

9 years ago

Bay scallop conservation measures approved for St. Joe Bay

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has approved measures to conserve bay scallops in the St. Joseph Bay area.…

9 years ago

Report sawfish sightings for science!

Smalltooth sawfish, Pristis pectinata, are unique fish that have a long, hedge trimmer-like "saw" extending out from their heads. Very…

9 years ago

2016 Gulf recreational red snapper state season set

At its April 13 meeting in Jupiter, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) set the 2016 recreational red…

9 years ago

Redfish bag limit lowered to 1 fish in northwest Florida starting May 1

At its April 13 meeting in Jupiter, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a measure to lower…

9 years ago

Spring has sprung and outdoor opportunities abound

From hitting the beach to hiking a Wildlife Management Area trail, spring in the Sunshine State provides countless outdoor recreation…

9 years ago

Catch a record lionfish, compete for prizes

It’s big, it’s bold and it’s invasive. But could your lionfish catch be a record? If it is over 477…

9 years ago

Share your red drum fishing experiences with the FWC

A new red drum stock assessment is complete and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking input…

9 years ago

Don’t cut the line! Reel. Remove. Release.

It’s a beautiful day and the fishing is good. Suddenly, the line snags on something as the cast is made.…

9 years ago

Snook reopens in Gulf state waters March 1

The recreational harvest season for one of Florida’s premier fish  ̶  snook  ̶  reopens on March 1 in Florida’s Gulf…

9 years ago

FWC approves gag, black grouper size limit; gag season changes

At its February meeting at the Florida Public Safety Institute near Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)…

9 years ago

FWC considers modifying 2016 Gulf recreational red snapper season

At its Feb. 10 meeting at the Florida Public Safety Institute near Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission…

9 years ago

FWC Saltwater Fishing YouTube Channel has all your fishing tips

Ever wondered how to tie a certain knot, but didn’t know who to ask? Check out the Florida Fish and…

9 years ago

Saltwater catfish makes a great tasting catch

It started off as your typical “let’s go fishing” kind of week for my 13-year-old daughter, Hannah, the youngest of…

9 years ago