Fishing
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South Atlantic boats will be limited to two gag and black grouper combined
From October 28, a recreational boat in South Atlantic federal waters may keep two gag and…
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Cold water drowns people before hypothermia can
Cold shock and loss of muscle control come within minutes of falling in. Hypothermia, the danger…
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Fall turnover lasts days or weeks, not the whole autumn
Turnover happens when cooling surface water sinks and mixes a layered lake. It can stress fish…
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South Atlantic red snapper gets a three-day federal season
NOAA has set the 2026 South Atlantic red snapper recreational season at three days, opening October…
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Slot limits protect the fish you would most want to keep
A slot limit tells you to release the mid-sized fish and keep the small ones. That…
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Saltwater fishing has a separate rulebook
Different licence, different agencies, seasons that open and close mid-year, and federal permits for some species.
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Water temperature decides more than comfort
Fish are ectothermic. Temperature drives their metabolism, where they hold, and whether they should be fished…
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How fishing limits actually work
Daily limit, possession limit, size limit and slot limit are four different rules. Only one of…
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Boat registration and the equipment you must carry
Registration, numbering and a defined equipment list are legal requirements. Most enforcement stops are about the…
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Clean, drain, dry: how invasive species move
Aquatic invasives travel on boats and gear. The prevention protocol is simple, legally required in many…
