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Fishing Seasons
Florida Stone Crab Season: What You Should Know
July 1, 2025
Stone Crab season is a highly sought after fishing season in Florida. Anglers and hunters come from all over to capture their daily bag limit.
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Fishing for Mahi: What to Know
April 9, 2025
Mahi fishing offers an exhilarating experience for anglers seeking both challenge and reward. Known for their vibrant colors and acrobatic displays, mahi-mahi, dorado, or dolphinfish are not only a feast for the eyes but also a prized catch among sport fishermen.
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Summer Fishing Tips: Gulf of Mexico
October 30, 2024
During the hot Florida summers, you may find yourself wondering which type of fish you’d like to catch or which local spots are active and family friendly. The answer? The Gulf of Mexico.
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What You Need to Know About Florida's Lobster Season
October 29, 2024
Florida Spiny Lobster is a prized catch for both recreational and commercial fishermen along the Sunshine State's coastline. Known for their delicious, sweet meat and unique flavor, these lobsters are especially sought after during the annual mini lobster season.
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Exploring the Different Types of Fishing Hooks
March 21, 2024
Fishing hooks are an essential tool for any angler, and choosing the right type can make a significant difference in your fishing success.
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Gulf Coast Grouper Fishing Guide
December 21, 2023
From understanding the different species of Grouper to tips on finding the best fishing spots, we've got you covered.
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Blue Crabs and How To Catch Them
November 3, 2023
Does the idea of being able to get your fix of crab year-round sound ideal?
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Spotted Sea Trout: A Personal Fishing Guide
September 22, 2023
Florida’s beautiful west coast has a lot of fantastic fishing to offer. One popular species among anglers is the spotted seatrout. This marine beauty can be fished by anglers of any level – whether a newbie or expert angler.
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Spanish Mackerel Fishing Tips
August 31, 2023
Spanish mackerel, also known as mackerel, spotted cybium or bay mackerel, is an incredibly popular species for the recreational fishing industry.
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Summer Florida Red Snappers
June 9, 2023
The Gulf State and Federal waters for the Red Snapper summer season opened up on June 11th, 2020 and will last until July 25th, 2020*.
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What You Need to Know for Florida Scallop Season
June 9, 2023
The great thing about Florida is that no matter where you are, you are only a couple of hours from a body of water.
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Largemouth Bass: Florida's Top Freshwater Gamefish
June 9, 2023
Florida’s freshwater lakes, rivers and streams are full of lunker sized Largemouth Bass.
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Native Florida Saltwater Species: Part 2
June 8, 2023
The subtropical Sunshine State is home to many different species of native, migratory and invasive aquatic wildlife.
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Gag Grouper Fishing Tips
June 7, 2023
Gag Grouper are excellent gamefish.
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Cobia: Year-Round Fishing Tips
June 7, 2023
Cobia are large, which makes them a fantastic gamefish.
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Fishing for Hogfish: What to Know
June 7, 2023
Hogfish have become a highly coveted species for traditional anglers over the last several years.
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Kingfish: Year-Round King Mackerel Fishing Guide
June 7, 2023
King Mackerel are one of the top trophy fish in Florida waters.
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Crevalle Jack: The Florida Coast Warriors
June 7, 2023
Being a year-round unregulated species, Jack Crevalles offer the opportunity for targeting at any time of any day.
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The Best Tips & Tricks for Amberjack Season
June 7, 2023
The Greater Amberjack is among the most popular recreational species targeted off Florida’s East Coast.
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Florida Native Saltwater Fish Species: Part 1
June 7, 2023
The subtropical Sunshine State is home to many different species of native, migratory and invasive aquatic wildlife.
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Native Florida Saltwater Species: Part 3
June 7, 2023
This article is Part 3 of a multi-part series that will include saltwater and freshwater fish species native to Florida.
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Native Florida Saltwater Species: Part 4
June 7, 2023
This article is Part 4 of a multi-part series that will include saltwater and freshwater fish species native to Florida.
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The Tuna Takeover: Fishing Tips
June 2, 2023
Florida is home to 6 species of Tuna. Most of these species put up a great fight, making them ideal for a fun day out on the water.
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Tips for Flounder Fishing Season
May 31, 2023
Flounder can be found in nearshore waters from Texas to Louisiana, around Florida’s coasts, and all the way up the east coast to Maine.
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Snook Management, Regulations, and Fishing Tips
May 31, 2023
The Common Snook is a popular saltwater fish in Florida; it used to be known as the year-round king. However, as of 2022, new regulations and management has been put in place.
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Redfish: Red Drum Fishing Tips
May 22, 2023
Red Drum, A.K.A Redfish, are among the most popular fish to catch in Florida. Red Drum fishing is fantastic year-round in our beautiful coastal waters. However, as of 2022 you need to be aware of the new rules and regulations implemented.
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Mangrove Snapper Tips and Tricks
May 19, 2023
Fishing in Central Southwest Florida will likely bring you face to face with the Mangrove Snapper. Also known as the “Gray Snapper”, it is one of the most popular species of Snapper fish.
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Sheepshead Fishing Guide
May 15, 2023
Every heard of Sheepshead Bay? Of course, you have! The Sheepshead Bay neighborhood in Brooklyn used to be a fishing community with an abundance of Sheepshead fish in the waters nearby; this gave the infamous bay its name.
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Lionfish Fishing Tips
March 8, 2023
The lionfish is non-native, meaning it is invasive to our delicate Florida aquatic ecosystems. Because of their venomous spines, this fish has no predators and reproduces rapidly making the invasion that much more daunting.
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