Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club News

Council Wraps Up Meeting Week by Approving Measures for Best Fishing Practices
Regulatory Amendment 29 would require descending devices;New Executive Director selected September 23, 2019Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council concluded their week-long meeting in Charleston, SC after approving federal fishery management measures...

Recreational Closure for Almaco Jack, Banded Rudderfish, and Lesser Amberjack in South Atlantic Federal Waters on September 25, 2019
WHAT/WHEN: The recreational harvest of almaco jack, banded rudderfish, and lesser amberjack (Other Jacks Complex) in federal waters of the South Atlantic will close at 12:01 a.m., (local time), on September 25, 2019. During the recreational...

Recreational Closure for Red Grouper in South Atlantic Federal Waters on September 25, 2019
WHAT/WHEN: The recreational harvest of red grouper in South Atlantic federal waters will close at 12:01 a.m., local time, September 25, 2019. Recreational harvest will open at 12:01 a.m., local time, on May 1, 2020. WHY THIS CLOSURE IS HAPPENING: The 2019...

27th Annual Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club Offshore KDW Tournament Results
The 2019 27th Annual Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club Offshore KDW Tournament was a success! Everyone had a great time as the weather was perfect. A lot of fish were caught by tournament participants including junior and lady anglers. Biggest Fish: Dina Strickland, Slab...
Urgent Meeting Notice!
**************************************************************** URGENT CALL TO FT. PIERCE SPORTFISHING CLUB MEMBERS Please attend this critical PUBLIC HEARING happening TOMORROW, JUNE 25 at 5-8 pm in Ft. Pierce at the Kilmer Library, 101 Melody Lane (downtown...

SAFMC Meeting June 10-14, 2019 in Stuart, FL
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting June 10-14, 2019 Stuart, FL Briefing Book Materials Now Available; Public Comment Open Briefing book materials are now available for the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council's June 10-14, 2019 meeting at the...

Anglers Be Aware: Tagged Cobia in Florida Waters

CFOA 34th Annual Offshore Fishing Tournament
34th Annual Tournament The CFOA 34th Annual Port Canaveral Fishing Tournament has been set for May 18th, 2019. Entry Fee: $175Top Prize: $2500Species Prizes: $1000, $500, $250 (See special prizes for amberjack and triple tail below)Ladies Prizes: $500, $250Junior...

Public Hearing Webinars: Snapper Grouper Regulatory Amendment 29
The draft amendment addresses use of best fishing practices to improve survival of released snapper grouper species, including the use of descending devices and/or venting tools to release fish experiencing barotrauma (injury due to expansion of gas when reeled up...

NOAA Fisheries Announces Limited Openings of Recreational and Commercial Red Snapper Seasons in South Atlantic Federal Waters
March 04, 2019 FB19-011: South Atlantic Fishery Bulletin; For more information, contact: Sustainable Fisheries, [email protected], 727-824-5305 Bulletin | Southeast | South Atlantic WHAT/WHEN: The recreational sector will open for harvest on the following...