How To Fish Florida

06/18/2025

National Go Fishing Day!!

06/13/2025

Bay scallop season opens June 15 in the Fenholloway – Suwannee River Zone

The 2025 recreational bay scallop season in the Fenholloway – Suwannee River Zone opens June 15 and will remain open through Labor Day (Sept. 1). This includes all state waters in Dixie County, a portion of Taylor County including the towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee, and a portion of Levy County.

The daily bag limit from June 15 through June 30 in this area is 1 gallon of whole bay scallops in the shell or 1 cup shucked bay scallop meat per person, with a maximum of 5 gallons whole bay scallops in the shell or 2 pints (4 cups) shucked bay scallop meat per vessel per day (regardless of the number of harvesters aboard).

From July 1 through Labor Day in this area the daily bag limits are 2 gallons of whole bay scallops in the shell or 1 pint of bay scallop meat per person, with a maximum of 10 gallons of whole bay scallops in the shell or 1/2 gallon (4 pints) shucked bay scallop meat per vessel per day (regardless of the number of harvesters aboard).

06/12/2025

Spend time with dad this license-free freshwater fishing weekend!

This summer's license-free fishing weekend is on June 14 and 15.

06/07/2025

You may have heard of his other company, outdoors eyeglasses manufacturer RLVNT. Now enter Mad Scientist Tackle, a paradigm shifting company founded with the knowledge of a man steeped in the science of optics, as well as the bravery to challenge conventional lure-making and how humans perceive color versus what actually happens underwater.

With decades of experience in the optical and ophthalmological coating industry (at the helm of optics machinery manufacturer Quantum Innovations and RLVNT eyewear), passionate angler Norm Kester had an epiphany several years ago. Why not apply many of the same principles to coating fishing lures that he applies to eyewear?

06/06/2025

Algal Bloom Notice.
https://floridadep.gov/AlgalBloom

04/29/2025

April 28 2025
DESTIN, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a record-breaking 126-day Gulf Red Snapper recreational season for 2025, the longest season since Florida assumed management of Gulf red snapper. The expanded season includes additional summer and fall fishing days from 2024, offering anglers more opportunities to fish over major holidays such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving.

“Florida is the fishing capital of the world—with 4 million licensed anglers and generations of families who enjoy our waters. After setting a record last year, we’re doing it again with the longest Gulf Red Snapper season in state history, giving Floridians and visitors even more time to fish on Florida’s waterways, said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Smart state management of Gulf waters has allowed us to offer these record-breaking opportunities to Floridians year after year.”

“We want to thank Governor DeSantis for once again demonstrating Florida's commitment to being the Fishing and Boating Capital of the world," said Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Chairman Rodney Barreto. "With more weekend and holiday opportunities, families will have more chances than ever to enjoy Florida’s unparalleled fishing opportunities and create long-lasting memories."

“The Gulf recreational red snapper season is a highly anticipated and celebrated event for anglers nationwide, emphasizing Florida's exemplary fishing resources," noted Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Executive Director Roger Young. “This record-long season results from the strong data collected through the State Reef Fish Survey, which Governor DeSantis, the Florida Legislature, and our recreational anglers have consistently supported.”

The 2025 Gulf red snapper season is open to those fishing from private recreational vessels or charter vessels. The summer season will begin over Memorial Day Weekend, from May 24 – May 26, and reopen June 1 through July 31. The fall season will include the following dates:

September 1 –14
September 19 – 21
September 26 – 28
October 3 –5
October 10 – 12
October 17 – 19
October 24 – 26
October 31 – November 2
November 7 – 9, 11 (Veterans Day)
November 14 –16,
November 21 – 23
November 27 – 30 (Thanksgiving weekend)
December 5 – 7
December 12 –14
December 19 – 21
December 25 – 28 (Christmas weekend)
Florida’s ability to offer this extended season is made possible by the data-driven management approach of the Florida’s State Reef Fish Survey (SRFS).

In the event of weather-related closures impacting the fishing days, Florida will evaluate the option to add additional Gulf Red Snapper dates later in the year.

Anyone fishing for red snapper from a private recreational vessel—in state or federal waters—must be registered as a State Reef Fish Angler (with annual renewal), even if exempt from fishing license requirements.

04/16/2025

April 24th Palm Beach County Commission meeting.

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10/08/2024

Ensure your insurance is up to date. PLEASE Take photos of the Exterior, and interior of your home, along with your insurance documents and contact information, and email them to yourself for safekeeping. Store any important paperwork in a secure bank safety deposit box. Back up the photos from your phone. Don't leave pets behind.
If you're in Tampa, You Must Evacuate TODAY!! Your Life is at risk if you stay.
Prayers to Everybody!

07/13/2024

ICAST the only place to be in 2024!

Join us for the world's largest sportfishing trade show and discover why ICAST is the only place to be!For all things ICAST, visit https://www.icastfishing.o...

07/13/2024

How To Fish Florida

Capt. Rick, Brie and Dave have a studio filled with HUNDREDS of kids all eager to learn about fishing! Getting the kids on the water can be tough, but once t...

07/11/2022

I CAST 2022

I CAST 2022, Worlds largest fishing convention.