Big Cypress News
Florida's Snook harvest season closed May 1. Reopens October 1.
May 1, 2026Fishing, Fishing Regulations, NewsThe FWC's Florida WildQuest scavenger hunt runs April 25 through May 3 on Wildlife Management Areas, with Big Cypress right next door.
Living in Everglades City means living in a postcard every day. Earth Day is a good reminder to appreciate and protect everything that makes this place special.
Capt. Mike Merritt reports on April fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands — Snook, Reds, Trout, and Tarpon are all active and the weather is ideal.
April 16, 2026Fishing, Fishing ReportThe Hilux Fire is burning in Big Cypress National Preserve north of I-75. Daily updates, closures, and road conditions for our area.
New FWC rules for Gulf lane snapper take effect April 1, raising the minimum size limit to 10 inches and setting a 20-fish bag limit.
April 6, 2026Fishing, Fishing Regulations, NewsThe new Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center is now open in Everglades City, with tours, rentals, and access to the Gulf Coast area.
Your Everglades fishing trip could qualify for Florida’s Triple Threat Club. Here’s what local anglers should know before heading out.








