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Labor Day Weekend Fishing Report – Florida Gulf
Florida Fishing (Unsplash)
The Florida Gulf is beckoning anglers this Labor Day weekend with favorable weather and a variety of fish on the bite. [...]
Florida Red Tide Update: No Blooms Detected, But Monitoring Continues
Red Tide (File)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reports that no red tide blooms have been detected in water samples co [...]
Florida Snook Fishing Season Opens September 1 Across East And West Coasts
SOURCE: FWC
The recreational harvest season for snook will open on September 1 in Florida's east coast management regions (Southeast, Indian River [...]
Florida Gulf Coast Fishing Report – August 30, 2024
Florida Fishing (File)
The dog days of summer are starting to wind down, and with them, some of the intense heat. That's good news for anglers acr [...]
FWC Reports Another Panther Death Due To Vehicular Collision
Florida Panther (FWC)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has updated its Panther Pulse webpage with the sad news of anoth [...]
FWC Urges Boaters To Prioritize Safety On Florida’s Waterways During Labor Day Weekend
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As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is remindi [...]
Florida Gulf Red Snapper Fall Season Opens For 3-Day Weekends
Red Snapper (FWC)
Private recreational anglers and state for-hire operations in the Gulf of Mexico can enjoy red snapper fishing on specific weeke [...]
Florida Panther Death Reported In Lee County
Florida Panther (FWC)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has updated its Panther Pulse webpage with news of a panther tha [...]
2024 Recreational Gag Grouper Season Opens Briefly In Florida Gulf Waters
Gag Grouper (FWC)
Anglers in Gulf state waters (excluding Monroe County) will have a short window to catch recreational gag grouper this year. The [...]
Florida Gulf Coast Fishing Report – August 28, 2024
Florida Fishing (File)
Anglers along Florida's Gulf Coast are in for a treat as the summer heat begins to ease and fishing conditions improve. Wit [...]