South Floridians, it is going to be a busy Memorial Day Weekend! Brace yourself with many gatherings coming from all around the world to enjoy the Sunshine State and what we have to offer! All indicators point to more people hitting the roadways and hopping on planes this year to rejoice the holiday than previous years. From BBQ’s to festivities, time in the sun, hitting the local shops for those great “Memorial Day” Sales, to fireworks and simply enjoying the three day weekend with family and friends and of course, Fishing!

Here is the recent report for Palm Beach County:
OFFSHORE- Anglers that are going out way deep may find a number of dolphins. There is no specific “hot” depth, just a fair pick off of floating debris, weed lines and offshore current…

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Start your engines and get ready to make some waves in Stuart, Florida!

The Stuart Sailfish Regatta is setting up on the Intracoastal Waterway this weekend for one of the biggest boat races in Treasure Coast on May 15, 16, & 17th. Tens of thousands of excited spectators will be near the Stuart Causeway Bridge or launched on boats in a specific roped off area to watch the speedy races.  Stuart is known for the excellent fishing and boating industries, so it is a great location to make some waves!

This exciting weekend of hydroplanes, race boats, powerboats and jersey skiffs are challenging each other for the grand prize money and of course, bragging rights! “There is going to be rooster tails, and roaring and all kinds of excitement!” Organizers are really…

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The 13th Annual Great Loxahatchee River Race is Saturday, May 16, 2015 which will be hosted by Waste Water Management, Inc. and Florida Paddling Trails Association. This event is at the premier destination of Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Hobe Sound, Florida with many competitive paddlers coming to join the fun-filled event from around the state as well as families relaxing and willing to spend a beautiful day on the waters.

That is what the Great Loxahatchee River Race has turned into – a family day on the water with a few racers around for good measure. “I like the people who are getting out for the first time, maybe with their spouse, and getting to go up the river and enjoy the scenery. You don’t hear any cars or motor boats. A lot of them…

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Many that live in Jupiter, Florida are acquainted with the story of Henry Flagler’s railroad which converted to the Florida East Coast Railroad. The train depot served the public well for many years since the year of 1915!

The 22-by-53 foot historic train depot is now situated at Sawfish Bay Park in Jupiter with very close proximity to its original location and was famous for a stopping point throughout the early days of Flagler’s railroad. The proposal is to turn the 1915 Henry Flagler train depot into a museum and to be rented by civic groups, all this was endorsed on Tuesday by the Town Council. While the depot was used to load and unload passengers and freight, the single-story structure is inspiring and keeping history of this site is very important…

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If you haven’t already noticed, women are making huge strides in the male-dominated sport of fishing! All industries are taking notice to the ladies who fish and in a big way. They are even preparing free clinics to learn how to do the basics in fishing ethics.

At MacArthur Beach State Park in North Palm Beach, Florida events are held around a theme and on May 16, 2015 they are holding a free, day long fishing clinic for lady anglers to learn the fishing basics from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. and you will take home a lifelong hobby and hopefully leave the clinic with a whole new appreciation for our marine environment. The female participants will learn the basics of fishing principles, angling skills, safety and environmental marine ecosystems in a super fun…

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Broward Navy Days Inc., will host its 25th Annual Fleet Week Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida May 4 – 10, 2015. This event remains one of the top events for Broward Navy Days (BND) every spring; the union is similarly devoted to energetically supporting our seagoing services year-round.

What to expect at this Fleet Week is that there will be hundreds of Marines, Coast Guards and Sailors arriving on ships to participate in a week full of frivolous fun and entertaining activities and also community service projects at locations all across South Florida! Such as “All Hands on Deck,” Public Ship Tours with special days for students, veterans, ROTC, & sea cadet groups, Take a Hero Fishing as well as Public Concerts by Navy Band Southeast in…

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Bring your family and friends for some fishing fun in Jupiter, Florida on May 8-9, 2015 in honor of Richard Black at the Grand Slam KDW Fishing Tournament!

The Grand Slam Tournament Series has hosted super fun fishing tournaments in the South Florida area and this year marks its 20th anniversary. Richard Black, former owner of Grand Slam Sport Fishing Supply in Jupiter, has enthusiastically devoted his revelations to generate fishing events by bringing the local community composed in a family friendly environment to simply enjoy a day of hooking up some nice fish for fun prizes as well as give back to the supporting community.

This 20th Annual Grand Slam Fishing Tournament is devoted in the celebration of life as Richard Black passed away in October…

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Join along with about 175,000 other attendees as music meets the waterfront at the largest waterfront music and art festival in South Florida. SunFest, was founded in 1982 and held annually ever since in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida. The festival and the supporters have such a positive impact on the local economy. SunFest of Palm Beach County, Inc., a private 501 ©3 non-profit organization and takes place in downtown West Palm Beach along Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway, extending along Flagler Drive from Banyan Boulevard to Lakeview Avenue.

SunFest has a full lineup this year with 5 days to fulfill all the live acts. There will be more than 50 live musical performances including, Fall Out Boy, Lenny Kravitz, Paramore, Pixies, BOSTON, Eddie Money,…

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Did you happen to know that over the past 20 years, Broward County’s artificial reef program has situated over 75 synthetic reefs on the ocean floor? This is flourishing news for a successful trace for fish and sea life.

South Florida is a diving magnet with luscious reefs with natural and man-made beauty under the surface. A new reef will be dipped and lowered on the bottom of the seafloor in Deerfield Beach, Florida just to add to the growth progression and another home to countless sea creatures.

The new reef is the combination of a public art project of the “Moai” figures that were created in Stuart, Florida and manmade reef materials. The reed is called Rapa Nui, the Polynesian translation of “Easter Island.” This subaquatic and immersed…

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Fishing Outlook 4.17.15

OFFSHORE: The South Florida fishing action out deep has been a bit scattered far offshore. Closer in, is where you will find the best fishing action for the springtime. The sailfish bite seemed to slow down a bit due to the lack of current and greener waters. That could change any day as the current changes. The Cobia bite is really good in areas of the sand pile. Lots of fish around South Florida, especially near shallower wrecks in the 70’-90’ foot range. Live baits work outstanding such as crabs, pilchards, pinfish, mullet and shrimp.  On the deep side of the Juno Beach, Florida 180' ledge where is a mixed bag of fish and rudder fish and blue runners have tackled the area. Dolphin are caught and scattered among the frigate birds…

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