Anyone who fishes the Florida Keys patch reefs invariably hooks into a prized jewel: the mutton snapper. They are fantastic in the frying pan as well as hefty battlers that put up an arm-wrenching ...

Jacob Meek was only 19 when he passed away. His favorite fishing spot has now been turned into an artificial reef bringing environmental and economic benefits. Jacob Meek was only 19 when he passed ...

Editor's note: Shortly after this story posted on Feb. 25, organizers said they had postponed the sinking because of bad weather. Stay tuned for more updates. The weekend weather conditions have ...

The announcement adds every Friday through Sunday in September, Labor Day and Thanksgiving Day to the current season. According to a statement issued by DeSantis’ office, the 2023 season now totals 87 ...

Get your prized fishing rods ready. It's almost red snapper season! Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the record 103-day 2024 Gulf Red Snapper recreational season, breaking last year's record of 87 days. “I ...

Mutton snapper are a popular target on all of South Florida’s patch reefs, but the biggest muttons inhabit the deeper reefs. Nick Honachefsky Anyone who fishes the Florida Keys patch reefs invariably ...