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This Gulf Coast Village Is One Of Florida’s Best-Kept Secrets—And Where A Legendary Fishing Tradition Still Thrives

Long before tourism defined Florida’s west coast, anglers were drawn to Boca Grande for one main reason: tarpon. That maritime heritage holds strong, but there are many reasons to visit this pocket of ...
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Florida Gulf Coast Fishing Report: May 3rd – 4th, 2025

This weekend is shaping up to be a productive one across the Florida Gulf Coast as we move into May, a prime month for many popular species. Water temperatures are favorable, and baitfish are becoming ...
Pensacola News Journal

Florida's Gulf red snapper fall season starts on Labor Day. Bag limits, rules, schedule

Florida's 2025 Gulf red snapper fall season opens Sept. 1st. The season is open to private recreational vessels and state-permitted charters without federal reef fish permits. The daily bag limit is ...
Treasure Coast Newspapers

Florida red snapper days may be less in Atlantic than Gulf despite state taking control

The governors of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina hope that means more Atlantic fishing days. FWC will start the process to take control of red snapper quotas from the South Atlantic Fishery ...