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Who's up for some speed jigging on the reefs? You prefer spin or conventional?
06/01/2026
~ Fisheries news ~
1. Gulf greater amberjack will be open for 43 days in federal waters - Sept. 1 to Oct. 14, 2026. Check federal fishing regulations. (Photo: Savage Pursuit charters)
2. Atlantic snowy grouper season closes June 7, 2026. Check federal fishing regulations. (Photo: Capt. Nick Stanczyk)
3. Atlantic Florida snook season closed June 1 until Aug. 31, 2026. Check MyFWC.com for saltwater fishing regulations. (Graphic: FWC)
Field testing new Seviin GW series reels last few months. Pompano fishing was epic. Check out these reels at your local Seviin/St. Croix dealer. Great value and performance!
05/27/2026
Going through some old photo files at the FS office today... Classic jiggerpoling, aka doodlesocking, for bass in Central Florida, late 1990s. Pics taken by the late Jamie Adams, a Florida game commissioner and Sumpter County sheriff for many years.
05/26/2026
The 2025 Florida Boating Accident Report was released recently. Main take home points:
- 51 fatalities (81 in 2024 was record high)
- 694 accidents
- 439 injuries
- $25.6 million in property damage
Refer to www.myfwc.com for entire report
(FWC file photo)
05/22/2026
!! NO FISHING !! ATLANTIC RED SNAPPER 39-day red snapper season will not start the night before it began.
A lawsuit filed in federal lawsuit by a commercial fishing trade association has been granted an injuction to cease fishing for red snapper. U.S. Judge Rudolph Contreras will not allow any fishing until he renders a decision.
Where does that leave everyone planning on fishing?
05/20/2026
Registration open for 2026 Florida Python Challenge. Competition date are July 10-July 19. Up to $25,000 on hand for winnings. See all rules on FLPythonChallenge.org.
Last year, 294 pythons were removed, 1,406 since Challenge began. Opportunities exist on 32 FWC managed lands.
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05/19/2026
PowerBait MaxScent 'Moeba, a new finesse soft bait designed to stand out in today's high-pressure fisheries.
"The 'Moeba hits a sweet spot that anglers have been chasing," said Nathan Ragsdale, senior product manager, freshwater bait Berkley.
MSRP: $14.99 available beginning May 10
05/18/2026
No audio, but Capt. Tanner Ison of Reel Deal charters in Marco Island show how to catch African pompano on
tannerison
(Video & photos from Capt. Tanner Ison)
05/12/2026
□ 140 DAYS □ Gulf Red Snapper Season in Florida in 2026 begins MAY 22.
Complete dates and details can be found on www.floridasportsman.com.
Remember, released last week, Atlantic red snapper will also open May 22 for a total of 39 days in 2026.
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