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Stay up to date with the latest fishing news! From record-breaking catches and exciting tournaments to new fishing regulations, gear innovations, and industry trends — our Fishing News section brings you timely stories that matter to anglers everywhere. Whether you’re a weekend hobbyist or a seasoned pro, this is your go-to source for updates shaping the fishing community in the USA.

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It’s Official: Higher Red Grouper Limits and No Winter Closure in the Gulf for 2027

Earlier this year, we covered the Gulf Council's vote and the reasoning behind it. Now it's final. NOAA Fisheries published the final rule for Amendment 62, and the Gulf Red Grouper anglers can rejoice. The final rule took effect on October 2, 2026.Photo courtesy of Big Fish ChartersWhat Changes for...

Date icon Oct 7, 2026

2 min read

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The State of Guided Fishing in America for 2026

Date icon Oct 6, 2026

7 min read

Four people are on a boat, with three children standing and an adult sitting, holding a large Grouper. You can see the sea and sky in the background.

South Atlantic Gag and Black Grouper Get a New Combined Limit for 2026 and 2027

Date icon Oct 2, 2026

3 min read

Two women standing on the deck of a charter boat, holding two big Red Snappers they caught deep sea fishing in Marco Island.

Florida Adds Eight Days to the 2026 Gulf Red Snapper Season

Date icon Sep 30, 2026

3 min read

Three anglers on a charter boat are holding up several large Red Snappers, caught while bottom fishing offshore, and smiling at the camera, having a good time angling.

NEW 2026 Red Snapper Season Dates for the South Atlantic

Date icon Sep 22, 2026

3 min read

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FWC Makes American Shad Catch-and-Release Only in Florida

Date icon Aug 27, 2026

2 min read

Three people sit around a table after a successful scalloping trip as they open up the shells on a table in front of them

Gulf County and Pasco Zones Closed to Bay Scallop Harvest in 2026

Date icon Aug 18, 2026

3 min read

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Two anglers on a charter boat pull a large fish, possibly a Blue Marlin, out of the deep blue ocean with a fishing line during their deep sea fishing trip in North Carolina

Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament 2026: Tournament Dates, Fees, Prizes, Rules, and How to Fish and Watch

Date icon Aug 10, 2026

9 min read

A middle-aged man in a back-to-front baseball cap and sunglasses sitting on a fishing charter on a clear day and holding a large Amberjack diagonally across his body, with a bucket visible on the right of the image

Florida Set 2026 Gulf State Amberjack Season to Match Federal Season

Date icon Aug 10, 2026

2 min read

Three proud anglers are standing on a boat and holding a large Wahoo, a catch worthy of the Blue Marlin Grand Championship fishing tournament; ocean water glistens behind, while one man’s raising his arms and holding a can.

Blue Marlin Grand Championship 2026: Tournament Dates, Fees, Prizes, Rules, and How to Fish and Watch

Date icon Aug 7, 2026

9 min read

Three proud anglers are standing on a boat and showing off a Wahoo, a catch worthy of the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo tournament, smiling in sunglasses with fishing rods and calm ocean water in the background.

Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo 2026: Tournament Dates, Fees, Prizes, Rules, and How to Fish and Watch

Date icon Aug 6, 2026

10 min read

A woman on a boat at a marina poses with a large Black Marlin she caught during her Cabo San Lucas deep sea fishing trip, smiling in sunglasses under a clear blue sky.

Bisbee’s Black & Blue 2026: Tournament Dates, Fees, Prizes, Rules, and How to Fish and Watch

Date icon Aug 10, 2026

11 min read

Two anglers in waterproof overalls stand on a dock in Washington holding decent Pacific Halibut, with boats and fishing gear in the background.

NOAA Fisheries Adds August and September Pacific Halibut Dates in Washington for 2026

Date icon Aug 6, 2026

2 min read

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