States in the Southeast, tired of inconsistencies in federal management of red snapper fisheries, are pursuing exempted ...

Extended red snapper season puts a premium on the right tackle. Learn which bottom-fishing combos excel for snapper, grouper, ...

“Whoa, did you see that big mama?” asks an excited Capt. Dan Clymer as we both stare at the giant swirl left on the surface where a trophy-size snook had just swiped at a plug, completely missing the ...

The opah, also known as moonfish (Lampris guttatus), has a remarkable distinction in the marine world: it’s the only known fish that is fully warm-blooded. While fish like tuna and certain sharks are ...

I got hooked on dredging while fly fishing a Miami roadside canal many moons ago. The canal in question was deep, and aside from holding the usual South Florida freshwater inhabitants, juvenile tarpon ...

This fast and simple recipe combines the sweet, delicate flavor of snapper with the tartness of citrus and crisp texture of deep-frying. Add your favorite sides for a delectable and hearty meal.

The center-console is unbeatable when it comes to effective big-water fishing. The basic concept emerged decades ago, providing 360 degrees of access to the rail, making the timeless design a natural ...

A lot has changed since the bay boat first came on the scene. The demand for a jack-of-all-trades craft led boatbuilders to design increasingly bigger, more seaworthy boats with taller gunwales, lots ...

Fishing is a sport of learning and evolving. Every skill and technique in your arsenal is an adaptation for situational necessity that makes you a better angler. Here are 16 tried-and-true tricks from ...

California’s offshore islands provide outstanding fishing for a great many species at different times of the year, and the white seabass is one of the favorites of SoCal fishermen. The seabass arrive ...

A chrome-blue torpedo of a tuna blows out from under the hull of the 55-foot Rampage, snatches the struggling anchovy, and dissolves into the depths. Monofilament peels off the reel with just enough ...

Like many of the country’s most dangerous inlets, St. Lucie Inlet in Florida is narrow, with shifting sandbars and lots of boat traffic. Too constricted to allow safe side-by-side running by big boats ...