A new Ohio record Lake Trout

A new Ohio record Lake Trout has been Certified by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio State Record Fish Committee. The new state record Lake Trout, weighing 26.63 pounds, was caught by James J. Beres of Lorain, Ohio in Lake Erie in Lorain County, Ohio. Beres caught the Lake Trout December 1, 2017, using a JT…

Do I need a license to fish?

Fishing is just one of the many forms of relaxation people do these days with friends and family, and often while on vacation. It is a time for bonding and a great escape from the pressures of daily life. If you are planning to fish, please check and follow local laws and regulations. Obtain the…

Family Fishing Is Fun

Is the sport of fishing right for you? Surveys say that more than 40 million Americans love to go fishing and make it their primary leisure activity as opposed to other sports. In Alabama, fishing represents a substantial impact on the state economy. Hundreds of millions of dollars are represented and about 20,000 people list…

Tarpon Ruler Gets Action

We certainly encourage all of you Release Ruler users to submit photos of the rulers in action. Here King Sailfish Mounts owner Doug uses the Tarpon Ruler on a recent trip to the Florida Everglades. The ruler estimated the fish just under the 50 lbs. range. “The ruler is a must have with the new…

Several Changes to Swordfish Management Approved

Be sure to order your Swordfish Ruler! Click Here Several changes to swordfish management approved Several changes to the recreational and commercial management of swordfish in state waters were approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at the Nov. 21 meeting in Weston. Swordfish management is a success story. Swordfish was overfished…

Tarpon Fishing Rule Change For Boca Grande Pass

For immediate release: September 5, 2013 MyFWC.com/Commission Tarpon statewide snagging definition, gear rules in Boca Grande Pass to change The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), at its Sept. 5 meeting in Pensacola, approved a two-part proposal that adds language to the current statewide snagging definition for tarpon and modifies what types of gear…

Proposed New Rule to Ban Boca Grande Jig

At their upcoming meeting on September 5th – 6th in Pensacola, Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will have a final vote on proposed new rules that would ban the use of the “Boca Grande Jig” and others with similar construction in Boca Grande Pass. Under the proposed gear restrictions for Boca Grande…