A Florida man was jailed recently after being caught spearfishing within 100 yards of a public beach and in possession of a protected goliath grouper. But the suspect tried his best to avoid the ...

In Pompano Beach, Florida, a man was arrested on suspicion of illegal spearfishing for protected Goliath Grouper and ...

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers stand next to a speared goliath grouper Monday, June 9, 2025. The FWC said a Pompano Beach man shot the fish and tried to conceal it from ...

Officers pose with confiscated goliath grouper. “The harvest of goliath grouper in Florida is highly regulated; harvest by spearfishing and without a permit is prohibited,” the FWC stated.

A Florida man was jailed recently after being caught spearfishing within 100 yards of a public beach and in possession of a protected goliath grouper. But the suspect tried his best to avoid the ...

A Florida-based shark diver convicted of illegally freeing marine wildlife intended for research off the Sunshine State’s ...

As we progress into the heat of summer, fishing both inshore and offshore can still be good, just prepare for hot days and keep an eye on the weather. Many anglers prefer to get an early start and off ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Even though gag grouper season is currently closed, the thrill of catching one hasn’t gone anywhere—and in this week’s Reel Talk, Amanda shows how to responsibly fish ...