Summer Fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands 2026
Summer Fishing Report: snook, permit, and tarpon biting and a growing shark problem to watch.
The Backcountry Isn’t What It Used to Be
Local captains around Everglades City are watching seagrass, oysters, and open channels disappear from the backcountry while the fishing that defined these waters fades.
You Can Help Spot Everglades Wildlife From Your Couch
FWC's new Florida Wildlife Watch lets you identify trail-camera animals online and help biologists track the wildlife living right around us.
2026 Florida Python Challenge Returns
The Florida Python Challenge returns July 10–19 with $25,000 in prizes, including a $10,000 grand prize for removing invasive pythons from the Everglades.
Snook Season Closing — Final Days to Fish Locally
Florida's Snook harvest season closed May 1. Reopens October 1.
March Fishing Report
March fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands has started windy but productive, with large trout on the flats, snook moving in from offshore, and clear water conditions shifting.
Locals Share Smuggling Stories in New Everglades Documentary
Locals from Everglades City and Chokoloskee speak publicly about the smuggling era for the first time in the new documentary Outlaws of the Everglades.
Exhibit Open | Growing Obsession: The Enchanting Story of Orchids in the Everglades
A new exhibit exploring rare Everglades orchids and the fascination they have inspired.
