Bonefish & Tarpon Trust News

Abel Reels is proud to announce the launch of its limited-edition Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Saltwater Reel and Nipper Sets, a collaboration dedicated to marine conservation and sustainable fisheries. The fundraising sets featuring exclusive hand-anodized finishes and artwork by renowned artists Derek DeYoung and Eric Estrada directly support Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s (BTT) efforts to […]

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, whose mission is to conserve bonefish, tarpon and permit fisheries through science, education and advocacy, is providing an update on the ongoing “spinning fish” phenomenon in the Florida Keys. There is some promising news: reports of spinning fish are down this winter compared to last year. However, the underlying cause remains […]

BTT is proud to sponsor the new film, Lefty: The Greatest of All Time, which documents the remarkable life of the inimitable Lefty Kreh. A founding member of BTT, Lefty was a vocal and passionate advocate for the conservation of our flats fisheries for more than 50 years, inspiring the naming of BTT’s highest honor, the Lefty Kreh […]

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) will induct acclaimed Florida Keys fishing guide Captain Tim Carlile and renowned fisheries scientist Dr. Roy Crabtree into the BTT Circle of Honor on April 10, 2025, during BTT’s 12th Annual Florida Keys Dinner at Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, Florida. “Bonefish & Tarpon Trust stands today on a […]

Thanks to your advocacy and generous support, BTT has advanced its mission with great impact in 2024! From innovative research to on-the-ground conservation action, we are making real progress in our efforts to improve water quality, conserve vital habitats and ensure effective fisheries management in Florida, The Bahamas, Belize and Mexico. We hope you will take […]

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) and community partners celebrated the completion of a goal to plant 100,000 mangroves during a special event held on December 7. The occasion marked a major milestone in a five-year restoration project launched by BTT in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. “Mangrove forests benefit Bahamian communities, acting as natural barriers […]

Findings from new Bonefish & Tarpon Trust research mirror the observations of guides and anglers in the Florida Keys: the number of angler-shark interactions is increasing, which may have negative impacts on the fish populations and the fisheries they support. Whether it is sharks taking a hooked fish (depredation) or one that has just been […]

Belize River Lodge (BRL), one of the top flats fishing lodges in the Caribbean, has renewed its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) as a Silver Partner. “Since 2007, Belize River Lodge has been a long-term supporter of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust,” said Marguerite Miles, co-owner of BRL. “Our management, staff and guides appreciate […]

The Bahamas Mangrove Alliance (BMA) proudly represented The Bahamas at the Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) National Chapters Workshop, held in Senegal in October 2024. This significant gathering, the first of its kind, brought together country chapters and partners from across the globe, including BMA, to collaborate on advancing mangrove conservation at national and international levels, […]

In August 2024, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) supported the Bahamas Wildlife Enforcement Network (Ministry of National Security) by facilitating participation in a globally recognized law enforcement training program administered by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Senior Lieutenant Danielle Morley and Force Chief Petty Officer Deann Davis, both on loan from the […]