Hooks are baited, lets go fishin’
BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN Tarpon season is now in full swing – with lots of fish throughout the area. Late afternoon and early evening Pass trips have been most productive. Despite some continued heavy winds last week, fishing has overall been very good, but challenging with the rough conditions. We look for more stable weather […]
SW Florida Fishing: From big grouper to big wahoo!
Capt. Brad Hickman can be reach at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com.
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Lee County sponsors youth fishing tourney May 18
Grab your fishing pole and tackle box and come join the family fun at Boca Grande Fishing Pier for the annual youth fishing tournament. This free tournament is open to all yout…
Seeing the water clearly this week on Gasparilla Sound
Particularly during the spring and early summer, the Gasparilla Sound is one of the most beautiful and special bodies of water in Florida. I’m very fortunate to be able to padd…
Sea turtle talk
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
The 2024 sea turtle nesting season for Gasparilla Island officially kicked off on May 1, and runs through October 31.
Trained Turtle Patro…
Hilarium welcomed back at Miller’s Thursday
The Hilarium received a warm welcome as she pulled into the Boca Grande Marina on Thursday afternoon, May 2.
Hilarium is a motor yacht built by Royal Hakvoort Shipyard from …
2024 tarpon tournament season schedules are listed
Boca Grande has a full season of tarpon tournaments, offering different traditions and prizes.
“The tournaments are a great tradition,” said Betsy Joiner, president of the …