Fishing

This page collects the 156 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Fishing”. Coverage spans news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Recreation, Environment, and Recreation.

1. Mon, Sep 141 item
   1. Gov. DeSantis announces a second consecutive Second Amendment sales tax holiday for firearms and supplies in FloridaGov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Florida will hold a second consecutive Second Amendment sales tax holiday, allowing residents to purchase select firearms, ammunition, and hunting, fishing, andHillsborough County
2. Fri, Sep 41 item
   1. Salt Strong: A Community for Saltwater AnglersSalt Strong is a large community designed to help both new and experienced anglers improve their fishing skills. With over 60,000 members, it serves as a resource for saltwater fishing enthusiasts acrHillsborough County3 reports
3. Wed, Aug 261 item
   1. Maine fisherman Mike Masi harvests invasive green crabs for commercial saleFisherman Mike Masi is harvesting invasive green crabs from the York River in Maine to sell them as a food product in New England. The initiative aims to repurpose a species considered a regional pestMiami-Dade County
4. Tue, Aug 251 item
   1. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission opens harvest seasons for gag grouper, amberjack, red snapper, and snook on September 1The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has set the 2026 harvest season dates, size requirements, and daily bag limits for several key offshore and inshore fish species. These reguManatee County
5. Fri, Aug 211 item
   1. Charter boat crew catches 1,260-pound blue marlin off Massachusetts coastA charter boat crew successfully landed a 1,260-pound blue marlin in the waters off Massachusetts. The catch is currently believed to be the largest blue marlin ever recorded on the East Coast.Miami-Dade County
6. Tue, Aug 181 item
   1. Florida fishing regulations for Spanish mackerel harvestAnglers targeting Spanish mackerel in the Gulf of Mexico must adhere to a 12-inch minimum size limit and a 15-fish daily bag limit per person. These regulations apply to recreational fishing activitieManatee County
7. Mon, Aug 171 item
   1. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission opens registration for school fishing clubsRegistration for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) School Fishing Program opens this Thursday. The program provides educational resources for school-based fishing clubs to teHillsborough County3 reports
8. Fri, Aug 141 item
   1. Fishing Tips for Tampa Bay's Hottest MonthsAugust and September bring high water temperatures to the Tampa Bay area, which can make fish less active. Despite the heat, local experts explain that fish are still biting if you know how to adjust Hillsborough County

1. 01Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissionorganization5 mentions
2. 02WFLAorganization5 mentions
3. 03Tampa Baylocation4 mentions
4. 04Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissionorganization4 mentions
5. 05Monroe Countylocation3 mentions
6. 06WMBBorganization3 mentions
7. 07Tampaplace3 mentions
8. 08Panama Citylocation3 mentions
9. 09David Whiteperson3 mentions
10. 1050other3 mentions