When gag grouper opened up on Sept. 1, captain John Gunter noticed the bay was a little busier than normal. “That was probably the most boats I’ve ever seen on the water fishing,” he recalled. “The ...

A member of one of Captain Wes Wildman’s charter fishing excursions shows of a gag grouper caught in November 2022. Provided by Wes Wildman This time next year gag grouper will be closed. The decision ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Even though gag grouper season is currently closed, the thrill of catching one hasn’t gone anywhere—and in ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The season for gag grouper is much shorter than normal this year. It began Sept. 1 and will only run through Nov. 10. The season usually runs from May to the end of the year.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After captain John Gunter caught a tagged gag grouper in Tampa Bay, he called in to report the catch to the Florida Fish and ...

Gag grouper, red snapper and amberjack seasons were all open, but there was a problem. Despite a forecast that called for good fishing weather, it was rough, forcing many boats to stay nearshore or in ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Even though gag grouper season is currently closed, the thrill of catching one hasn’t gone anywhere—and in this week’s Reel Talk, Amanda shows how to responsibly fish for them ...