The New Moon occurs today at 7:14 p.m. and will be of medium-strength because the moon is six days away from its apogee. Therefore, there will be three moderate feeding migrations over the next three days that reach a 5 or 6 on the 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best rating. ...more

November 16, 2009

Finally, I think it might be safe to say that anglers can expect constant fishing factors that are more favorable than unfavorable; the wind seems to be mostly from a northerly direction and between 10-18 mph on the water, and the water temperatures exactly where fish feed best at, and more often. ...more

November 9, 2009

Because of the first-quarter moon phase, the early-morning bite is "on." ...more

December 7, 2008

This week's last-quarter moon, which occurs on Tuesday at 11:55 a.m., means the Florida angler can expect an excellent very early-morning bite and a weak late-afternoon bite. ...more

October 19, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mark Cook. ...more

August 4, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mark Cook. ...more

July 28, 2008

The peak feeding migration period starts today at the same time as the intense heat of the Florida summer afternoons. ...more

July 20, 2008

As the state is working on the massive Everglades cleanup, a local Audubon Society official warned that one of its tributaries is headed for the same environmental problems plaguing the swamp and Lake Okeechobee. ...more

July 10, 2008

The last quarter moon phase will arrive Wednesday, but instead of the usual affect –– a terrific late afternoon bite –– we'll see the start of an exceptional early morning bite because the distance from the moon from the earth is greater than in recent months. Expect the afternoon bite to diminish quickly each day and be non-existent by Wednesday, replaced by the rapid improvement of the early morning bite. To take full advantage, be on the water by 6 a.m., working areas of proven migration. Remember, the vegetation uses oxygen at night during the summer months which means the larger fish will be on the outside edges and covering more distance in their search for food. As the water heats up during the day, be expecting to move into the vegetation, as these areas start to produce oxygen and shade resulting in the food chain moving into the area. ...more

May 25, 2008

Peace Pec was named for the place and manner of his injury. The 4- to 5-year-old manatee was found struggling in the mouth of the Peace River last July, all tangled up in a crab trap line. The entanglement had cut off circulation to his left pectoral fin and, to save him, veterinarians were forced to amputate. ...more

May 8, 2008