Florida’s Black Bass Management Plan
Bass fishing is a “big deal” in Florida, especially in our north central region. Of 2.8 million anglers fishing in Florida, 1.9 million were residents and 0.9 million were tourists from virtually every state and numerous countries. Anglers averaged 17.2 days per year fishing in Florida, for a total of 46.3 million days of quality …
Stay Cool in Gainesville
Summertime is almost gone in North Central Florida but Fall is on the way! We’ve got a few ideas to help you keep cool while you’re exploring Gainesville. Start your day off with a visit to the Florida Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida’s Cultural Plaza. Admission is free and it’s a …
Good Times Motel and Marina Now Open at Steinhatchee
The next time you visit Steinhatchee, be sure to take a look at the latest addition to the marina/motel/restaurant scene there. The Good Times Motel and Marina has opened in the same location as the old Gulfstream Marina, on the Jena side of the river. The facility offers 25 motel rooms (some recently remodeled!), dockage, …
Blue Highway Pizza in Micanopy
I fancy myself quite the pizza connoisseur. I could enjoy pizza any time of day for most any occasion. Thankfully, Gainesville has no shortage of pizza joints. I think it is one of the perks of living in a college town. One of my favorite restaurants in town is Blue Highway. They have two …
Anticipate and Don’t Underestimate Tropical Weather Systems
All tropical weather system are not hurricanes. And it doesn’t take a hurricane to cause damage, mostly by tides, flooding and wind. Tropical depressions are the first things that are noted on the National Hurricane Center website. They can turn into tropical storms and grow into hurricanes, but most don’t. The worst months for tropical …
a WORD about WEATHER while on the WATER!
Don’t get me wrong, but Florida can have some nasty weather. It can be bone-chilling cold in the winter months. And it can be swelteringly (if that’s a word?) hot in summer. However, summertime is the time of year that tropical depressions–and even tropical fronts–can bring lightning down on the heads of unwary and unsuspecting …
Boating Safety Checklist–Good Advice From U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Boaters Should Use a Checklist Before Getting Underway WASHINGTON- Keeping track of appointments or events has become more complex in a very over scheduled world. A list of reminders added to the calendar on the refrigerator or in the smartphone can help make sure nothing is forgotten. When it comes to leisure time a checklist …
Anglers Count! Try the new iAngler App from angleraction.org
Snook are a popular game fish in Florida, but rarely do they roam as far north as the waters we in Original Florida call home. However, this year there have been a great number of snook catches in Cedar Key and Suwannee than ever before, likely due to our warm winters over the past few …
Helpful Hints For Big Bend Scallopers!
If you’re new to harvesting bay scallops, here are a few things that will make your life easier: Try to be on the scallop “grounds” as the tide is falling and try to do your snorkeling at low water. Look for white sand patches in the 3 to 5-foot depths, and search their edges for …
Need tips on saltwater fishing? How about figuring out saltwater regulations?
Need tips on saltwater fishing? How about figuring out saltwater regulations? Check out our new FWC Marine Fisheries column “Gone Coastal” online at MyFWC.com/Fishing by clicking on “Saltwater.” Need to renew your fishing license? Click HERE