Kingfish Season Is Now in Full Swing

March 8th, 2010 |

The wait is over. The big schools of king mackerel have left their wintering grounds off the Florida Keys and are heading up both coasts.

Gulf Coast anglers may be the first ones to get a taste of this reel screaming action. …

Spotted Sea Trout Season Reopens in North Florida

March 4th, 2010 |

North Florida fishermen who have been waiting all month to catch the state’s most popular sportfish must wait no longer. Spotted sea trout season reopened on March 1.
 
Sea trout, one of the most widely dispersed gamefish in the state, are easy to catch on a spinning rod. …

Shark Tournament Set for Florida Keys

February 28th, 2010 |

Sharks will be the species of choice when the Second Annual 7 Mile Marina Marathon Sharkathon kicks off April 9-10.   This catch-and-release tournament will hand out up to $25,000 in cash awards.

Sharks, often misunderstood creatures, are great sport, especially on light tackle. …