Surf fishing can be daunting. Standing on the beach looking at the crashing waves and vastness of the ocean makes you feel small. It’s not like a pond or river that you can more easily break down.

When nearshore water temperatures reach their summertime peaks, species such as striped bass, big bluefish, and red drum leave the surf until the fall. What many surf anglers don’t realize, however, ...

Padre Island National Seashore (PINS) is starting a new free fishing program called Learn to Surf Fish For all ages, will be offered Sat. June 29 and all Saturdays in July Starts at 9:30 a.m. at the ...

Visit the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission website, myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater, to purchase fishing licenses and to check regulations if heading out on your own. The Florida Keys are popular with ...

Learn how to easily catch delicious dinner fish with simple surf fishing techniques perfect for beginners and seasoned anglers alike. This video covers the best baits, gear, and tips to help you reel ...

Non-resident fishing licenses range from $17 to $47. There is a four-month closure from Jan. 1 to May 1 on grouper species. Non-residents 16 years or older need to obtain Florida licenses and permits ...