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Stay informed on fishing licenses and local regulations to fish legally and responsibly. Find everything you need to know about permits, size limits, seasons, and more.

An angler in a hat standing on a boat and holding a Goliath Grouper he caught towards the camera, with turquoise waters, mangroves, and overcast skies in the background.

How to Get a Florida Goliath Grouper Harvest Permit for 2026

Photo courtesy of Goliath Charters Key WestGoliath Grouper are a heavily regulated species in Florida. But after being on the brink of survival for decades, their populations have recovered to a point where the FWC has begun issuing a very limited number of permits for their harvest.Every year, from Oct...

Date icon Oct 2, 2025

2 min read

Woman's sitting on a boat holding a large Black Grouper, species of shallow-water complex that will be included in the Grouper Rule Changes soon, with the ocean and blue sky in the background.

Changes to Grouper Catch Limits, Recreational Season, and Management Measures for 2025

Date icon Aug 22, 2025

4 min read

An angler wearing a hat and sunglasses posing for a photo on a charter fishing boat while holding a big Red Snapper, with several rods and the ocean visible behind him.

NOAA Announces Atlantic Red Snapper Fishing Season for 2025

Date icon Aug 19, 2025

2 min read

A view of the Miami skyline at sunset across the waters of Biscayne Bay, with mangroves partially obscuring the left side of the photo.

FWC Suggests Changes to Protect Bonefish in Biscayne Bay National Park

Date icon Aug 25, 2025

2 min read

Two men pose on a beach with a large Bull Shark on the wet sand in front of them; one man’s holding Shark while the other kneels behind him and smiles at the camera.

New Shore Shark Fishing Rules in Massachusetts for 2025

Date icon Aug 19, 2025

2 min read

Four people are posing outside with a caught fish during Free Fishing Days, all making enthusiastic or silly faces. The background shows greenery and part of a building.

Free Fishing Days for 2025

Date icon Aug 19, 2025

11 min read

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How Tariffs May Affect the Sportfishing Industry in 2025

Date icon Aug 19, 2025

2 min read

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Arkansas Fishing License: The Complete Guide for 2025

Date icon Aug 19, 2025

5 min read

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Idaho Fishing License: The Complete Guide for 2025

Date icon Aug 19, 2025

5 min read

An angler kneeling next to a river in Minnesota, holding a sizeable Rainbow Trout caught fishing during the fall season.

Minnesota Trout Seasons: The Complete Guide for 2025

Date icon Oct 6, 2025

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A man standing on a boat on St. Lawrence River, holding four Smallmouth Bass towards the camera, two in each hand, and smiling for a photo.

Bass Fishing Seasons: The Complete Guide for 2025

Date icon Aug 19, 2025

7 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

Scallop Season in Florida: The Complete Guide for 2025

Date icon Aug 19, 2025

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A man in winter gear standing on a fishing charter and holding a large Trout on a lake in Pennsylvania on a clear day

PA Trout Season: The Complete Guide for 2025

Date icon Aug 19, 2025

9 min read

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