Port of the Islands
103-Day Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season for 2024
Florida’s 2024 private recreational Gulf red snapper season will open June 1 and run consecutively through July 31.
Memorial Day Monday May 27, 2024
Memorial Day is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Mullet Rapper on History Channel
They say we all get 15 minutes of fame, but I never dreamed the Mullet Rapper would.
Recreational Harvest of Greater Amberjack in State Waters of the Gulf of Mexico from May 1 – May 31
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to reopen recreational harvest of greater amberjack in Gulf state waters from May 1 through May 31, consistent with the federal reopening.
Recreational Harvest of Snook for Florida’s West Coast Closed May 1
The recreational harvest of snook in the Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor and Southwest management regions closed May 1.
Hooked a Bird? Don’t Cut the Line!
Every angler knows the thrill of a catch, but what happens when that catch isn’t a fish, but a bird? Accidents happen, and occasionally a hook finds its way into the feathers of a passing seabird.
Springtime Fishing
The Snook fishing has continued to be really good. The weather keeps adding difficulty as these winds keep on blowing.
Stone Crab Season Closes May 2
Florida’s recreational and commercial stone crab seasons in state and federal waters will close May 2, with the last day of harvest being May 1.
Spring Alert: Black Bears Roaming
As spring unfolds its vibrant colors, it also brings about increased activity in Florida’s wildlife, particularly our beloved black bears.
An Attempt to Rescue Sick Sawfish
NOAA and partners are attempting the first-ever U.S. rescue of smalltooth sawfish following a deadly event. The goal: protect and rehabilitate this endangered species.
