Call them speckled or spotted, trout fishing in Florida is plentiful and can be caught by anglers with any skill level. The spotted sea trout, an inshore fish more commonly known as speckled sea trout, abounds in Florida waters, waiting to be hooked by beginners and experienced anglers alike…
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By Terry Tomalin There's good reason lobster divers are called bug hunters. The hardest part about catching these tasty crustaceans is finding them. Lobsters don’t stay put. They love to move around. When the special two-day spiny lobster sport season opens is held each year the last Wednesday…
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By Terry Tomalin With more than 7,700 lakes, 10,550 miles of rivers and 2,276 miles of tidal shoreline, there is no doubt why fishing in Florida is one of the top activities for locals and visitors. It's wonder the state has produced more than 900 world records, more than any other state or…
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By Terry Gibson Recently, veteran bass pro Terry Segraves invited me to fish Lake Toho with him, a few days ahead of the full moon and the spawn. Terry has lived in Kissimmee since 1983 and knows the area as well as anyone. He put me on fish and in the process wound up offering a tour of the…
Read MoreA question-and-answer guide to facts behind Florida's fishing wonderland. By Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Staff (FWC) Why is Florida the "Fishing Capital of the World"? By The Numbers Who Loves Fishing in Florida? What Do I Need to Be Safe? What Should I Do to Help Sustain…
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What's a beach without a great pier? Whether it's for fishing, dining, shopping, or just looking out to sea, these Florida piers beg for as much attention as the sand and surf do. Take a look at these wonderful piers of southwest Florida, from Clearwater Beach all the way down to Naples. By David…
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Polka-dot dolphins and coconut postcards in Matlacha, Fla. - the beauty of visiting a small town. Polka-dot dolphins and coconut postcards in Matlacha, Fla. - the beauty of visiting a small town. By Herb Miller Like a gift of the gods, whimsy bubbles up champagne-like in Matlacha, a…
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By Terry Gibson Love to fish? Florida's the place to be. The only question, then, is when to go. Here's a Florida calendar for the first half of the year to help you out. January Top late-season marshes include those in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, those along the southern…
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Here's a guide, from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, to educate you to the anatomy of fish in the Sunshine State…
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By Lauren Tjaden Florida holds bragging rights as the most popular fishing destination in the United States, with more than 7,700 lakes, 10,550 miles of rivers and 2,276 miles of tidal shoreline. Abundant wild hogs, turkey, and whitetail deer make it a hunter’s paradise too. If you’re an…
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