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Florida Gulf Fishing Report – July 12, 2024
Florida Fishing (File)
Anglers venturing out on the Florida Gulf Coast today can expect promising fishing conditions, despite the typical hot and [...]
Think You’ve Caught A Record-Breaking Bass? The FWC Wants You To Be Prepared!
Largemouth Bass (Provided By M.B.)
The FWC has released a new video detailing the steps to take if you reel in a potential state record bass.
H [...]
Florida Gulf Coast Fishing Report – July 11, 2024
Florida Fishing (File)
Anglers along the Florida Gulf Coast are enjoying a productive summer fishing season. Warm waters and abundant baitfish hav [...]
Staycations Soar In Popularity As Floridians Rediscover Homegrown Treasures
Florida Preserve At Sunset (Unsplash)
With international and national travel out of reach for most families with inflation, many Floridians are op [...]
Florida Gulf Fishing Report – July 10, 2024
Families enjoy a day of fishing in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Credit: NOAA Fisheries
The weather in the Gulf of Mexico is typical [...]
Are Shark Attacks On The Rise In Florida And Texas Waters?
Reef Shark (Unsplash)
Coastal regions of Florida and Texas have experienced a surge in shark attacks in recent weeks, sparking concern among beach [...]
Young Florida Panther Killed In Suspected Collision
Florida Panther (FWC)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reporting the death of a 2-year-old male Florida panther foun [...]
Get Ready To Harvest Bay Scallops In The Pasco Zone
Florida Scalloping (FWC)
The 2024 recreational bay scallop season in the Pasco Zone opens on July 10th and runs through August 18th.
This mean [...]
Florida Gulf Fishing Report – July 9, 2024
Charter Fishing
The Florida Gulf coast is experiencing typical summer fishing patterns with hot temperatures and afternoon thunderstorms. Despite [...]
Florida Gulf Fishing Report – July 8, 2024
Florida FWC
Anglers along the Florida Gulf Coast are enjoying a mix of summer species and seasonal favorites. Water temperatures are hovering in t [...]