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02/16/2026

02/16/2026

02/11/2026

02/11/2026

Lake Rousseau Double Digit
Renee Szymanski declares "I started largemouth bass fishing in march of 2025 and I’ve caught some decent sized fish in the last few months. I caught and was celebrating a 6 pounder an hour before this photo was taken. Little did I know I was going to catch my PB 10.3." Amazing catch, and nicely done!

02/11/2026

Guess the Length 🐟

Length: 24.5 inches

Can you guess the length of this spotted seatrout Reel Big Fish caught by longtime Catch a Florida Memory angler, Stephen Stubbs? There’s no doubt about this gator trout!

Let’s see your guess for the length of this trout in the comments below! Good luck!

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

Fish ID Friday 🐟

Answer: Nassau grouper

Can you comment below with the name of this fish that commonly dwells in the coastal waters of south Florida boasting a light tan body with brown or reddish bars? Reaching up to 36 inches in length, this fish can easily be distinguished by the center stripe on its head that is shaped like a tuning fork when facing it head on. Another notable feature is the black spot visible on its caudal peduncle.

‼️ Please remember that this fish is federally designated as a threatened species and is currently prohibited from harvest.

Name this species in the comments below! Its scientific name is welcomed too!

02/07/2026

Open House and helping out. Mary is working the Mote table.

02/04/2026

This Friday, the FWC Reef Rangers will team up with DXDivers to host a seminar about the invasive lionfish, FWC's lionfish program, and the upcoming 2026 FWC Lionfish Challenge! Join us Friday evening at 5pm on February 6th!

Did we mention that there will be some free giveaways from Dixie Divers and FWC Reef Rangers?