It's time to dust off that snorkeling gear, put on a bathing suit and cool off from the summer heat. The opening of scallop season starts here in the Crystal River/Homosassa area July 1 st and ends September 10 th . Scalloping is a big attraction...

As we depart from our spring fishing season and shift our focus towards summer, longer days and warmer temperatures will transition our fishery from a temperate to tropical climate zone. This transition opens the door for an array of new fishing opportunities...

May and June bring great fishing to the Florida Keys. This is when the dolphin (mahi-mahi), blackfin tuna, and blue and white marlin are being targeted and caught offshore. Trolling rigged ballyhoo and lures around the Marathon Humps will surely put a...

J anuary and February are two of the better months to fish on Lake Okeechobee, and 2013 is looking like an even better year than last. That’s saying a lot with the numbers of big bass caught last year. The water has cooled off and the bass are...

The months of July and August can present some of the best weather patterns all year. You can expect many flat calm days on the Ocean and in the Gulf. Offshore fishing for dolphin will be red hot both months. Lots of weed lines will begin appearing...

Anglers who plan to visit the Keys in November and December should expect a variety of inshore species to be on the bite. As waters cool, many of the Keys’ residents, such as bonefish and permit, actively feed in preparation for winter cold fronts...

Winter is here and there is nothing like being as far south as you can get in the Continental US and going fishing! Ask someone who lives here in the Keys what they like to fish for in the winter and you’re likely to hear some varying answers. Species...

The Keys during May and June are very busy months for most fishing guides for several reasons. Offshore, we will see the peak of the dolphin run. Charter boats and weekenders alike will scour the sea for big slammer bulls. Most people will choose larger...

My outlook for September and October is there is no better time to visit the Florida Keys if you want to avoid the crowds. Although it is the peak of storm season, it is also a very quiet time of year for hotels, restaurants and fishing guides. This means...

H ello once again. This is your fishing forecast from the father-and-son team of Skins and Fins Charters, Capt. Ted and Capt. Donnie Benbow. We fish the waters of the Florida Keys, Key Largo and the gin-clear waters of Islamorada. Our three boats are...