A Florida teenager and his friends landed the catch of a lifetime when they pulled in a fish estimated to weigh about 250 pounds from the beach. FOX 13 in Tampa reported that Isaac Francis, a ...

FWC accepting applications now for 2026 goliath grouper harvest. The goliath grouper harvest period opens March 1 and runs through May 31, 2026. The 2026 goliath grouper harvest is limited to 200.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is accepting applications for the 2026 season to catch goliath grouper in state waters. This unique recreational opportunity is possible through ...

Typical for November, several frontal passages have provided a myriad of conditions for anglers prospecting both shallow and deep. While fishing on days of wind and weather have been challenging, ...

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story contained inaccurate information. It has since been corrected. Florida fish and wildlife officials Wednesday proposed new regulations to ban all fishing ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Fishermen can apply to obtain one of 200 goliath grouper fishing permits that will take effect next March. Those selected will be able to harvest goliath grouper between 24 and 36 ...

The state is allowing for the harvest of a massive reef fish again this year. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is allowing a limited take of Goliath grouper in March, and ...

The rare catch of a giant Warsaw grouper Sunday remains the most notable highlight, so far, during a monthlong fishing competition in Destin, Fla. The grouper, landed by Garrett Thornton with Capt.

Florida fish and wildlife officials Wednesday proposed new regulations to ban all fishing within 1,000 feet of three known goliath grouper spawning sites in South Florida. The rules ban fishing from ...