After captain John Gunter caught a tagged gag grouper in Tampa Bay, he called in to report the catch to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. The call was received by a southern-accented ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Even though gag grouper season is currently closed, the thrill of catching one hasn’t gone anywhere—and in this week’s Reel Talk, Amanda shows how to responsibly fish for them ...

When Sept. 1 arrived, many anglers were excited to run offshore. It coincided with the Labor Day holiday, leading many to make fishing plans. Gag grouper, red snapper and amberjack seasons were all ...

It's going to be another few days of Chamber of Commerce weather to get offshore and engage with a grouper. Grouper fishing off the Treasure Coast has been excellent. Gag grouper catches have been ...

In June, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council announced that 2024’s recreational gag grouper season would open Sept. 1 and close Sept. 16. The disclosure of only 15 days for one of the Gulf’s ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) – Tony Panipinto has been fishing competitively for years. But even he wouldn’t believe this fish story – if he hadn’t witnessed it. Panipinto is an avid fisherman but he’d ...

The Kentucky Derby produced its closest race in years. Cinco de Mayo was celebrated by Americans nationwide with free flowing margaritas. The NBA's second round launched with plenty of fanfare and a ...

A new world-record grouper caught off the Florida coast was just made official by the International Game Fish Association. Benny Ortiz caught the big gag grouper, which measured 98 centimeters (or ...

Decades of advances in fishing technology have turned even the most novice anglers into master fish slayers. Equipped with GPS, fish finders, side-scan sonar, and electric reels and anchoring devices, ...