gulf of mexico
Bay Scallop Season To Begin on Florida’s Nature Coast, June 27, 2015
The 2015 bay scallop season opens June 27th. Ports along Florida’s Nature Coast from the Pasco/Hernando county line north to the Mexico Beach Canal are expecting a record “crop” and are prepared for a very busy couple of months. This year’s season begins on June 27 and ends on September 24, giving everyone plenty …
“Customer Fish”: Catch Fish–And Let Someone Else Cook Them!
Yes, you’ll still have to clean your catch, but in many coastal settlements and towns along our Natural North Florida coast, there are restaurants with “customer fish” on the menu. There’s nothing quite like fish, fresh from the Gulf, served in the comfort of a restaurant, and usually accompanied by side dishes like grits, butter …
Coastal Conservation Association Florida STAR Tournament Begins May 23, 2015
Imagine a 108-day fishing tournament that covers the entire Gulf Coast of Florida, including all the waters of Natural North Florida. With almost $500,000 in prizes (a truck, 3 boats and motors, and countless other prizes) this inaugural tournament will attract the attention of anglers state-wide. The big prizes (truck, boats and motors) will be …
Don’t Discount The Table Appeal of Those Pesky Black Sea Bass!
Black sea bass (Centropristis striata) can be pests, but they can also be fine table fare, if they’re in the legal size-limit slot (and if you catch as many keepers as you need for your crew!). When you find black sea bass, usually hovering over nearcshore rocky reefs all over Florida’s Big Bend off …
Red grouper Bag Limit Changes to 2 on May 7, 2015 in Florida’s Gulf State and Federal Waters
The red grouper recreational bag limit will change from four to two fish per person in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters, excluding Monroe County, on May 7, 2015 This change was approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at its November 2014 meeting. The Commission hopes that this change will …
Steinhatchee Scallopalooza–Saturday, June 27, 2015. The “Season” Begins!
Depending on the whims of Florida’s governor and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida’s recreational scallop harvest will begin in late June or on July 1, 2015. As a prelude to the fun and good eating, the folks at Roy’s Restaurant in Steinhatchee are again sponsoring “Scallopalooza 2015”, a day of music …
Kick Off Your Spring Fishing at Keaton Beach, on Florida’s Big Bend
I’m not April foolin’ when I say that when the grass flats start to ‘green up’ near Keaton Beach, the fishing there is hard to beat. It’s no secret that warm weather brings new life, especially in the form of spotted sea trout, to waters everywhere along our Big Bend. Unfortunately, that warmth can …
Save The Date: 12th Annual Reeling For Kids Fishing Tournament, Steinhatchee, June 5 & 6, 2015
The Doug Johnson Reeling For Kids Saltwater Challenge is the highlight of the tournament year on Natural North Florida’s Big Bend. The event benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Alachua County and attracts anglers from all over the southeast, including many professional football players who played in the NFL with Doug Johnson, or at …
Fifth Annual Horseshoe Beach Spring Festival, April 18, 2015
Come and enjoy a fun-filled day in the beautiful coastal community of Horseshoe Beach…..we promise you won’t be disappointed. The Horseshoe Beach Library will hold their Fifth Annual Spring Festival on Saturday, April 18, from 10 – 4 in Horseshoe Beach on Hwy 351 West. The local Library was begun in 2007. This non-profit library …
Kathi’s Krabs Opens Retail Seafood Market in Steinhatchee, March 2015
Before the Willets family opened their seafood market in March, 2015, it was a fairly long trip down the “road to nowhere” (CR361) from Steinhatchee to get some of their fresh crabs and seafood. Now, with the opening of the new Kathi’s Krabs retail shop on Riverside Drive in Steinhatchee, you can expect the same …