RedGhost Stalk anglers (ages 9-25) took their best handling skills seriously while fishing the one-day redfish and bonefish tournament on July 28th. In the late July heat, fish were under more stress than usual and required extra care after a hard fight. As a result of his strong catch and release ethics, Fifteen year old […]
For the second year in a row, scientists, guides, and volunteers from Bonefish and Tarpon Trust went on the hunt for baby bonefish in the Florida Keys. By “baby” we mean juvenile Albula vulpes less than 5” long or bonefish larvae. In the past, BTT has funded research in the Bahamas to identify preferred nursery […]
On April 7th, 2014, as part of Costa’s Project Permit, we ventured out and successfully placed the first ever satellite tag on a Florida Keys permit! Costa’s Project Permit is joint effort between Bonefish and Tarpon Trust and Costa Sunglasses to address data shortcomings specific to the permit species. The catch and recapture data will […]
The Bahamas have some of the best bonefish fishing in the world, thanks to many miles of shallow flats, and to a community of fishing guides that act as stewards of the fishery and its habitats. In a study conducted in 2009, during the height of the Great Recession, the recreational fishery for bonefish in […]
Last week, conservation leaders from around the country gathered in Kennebunkport, Maine to honor former president George H. W. Bush for his commitment to conservation. Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris led the delegation and presented Bush with the Bass Pro Shops Lifetime Conservation Achievement Award. “President Bush is a remarkable man who has had […]
Whenever we get a report of the recapture of a tagged fish, the BTT team tends to get a bit giddy. It’s kind of like when your friend returns from a blind date. Who? Where? When? Give us the dirt! In our case, the answers to these questions not only fulfill our thirst for the […]
FIU is looking for candidates for a postdoctoral position studying the causes of bonefish decline in Florida Bay and the Everglades. This postdoc position will play a lead role in the upcoming water quality study, funded by BTT. Postdoctoral position at FIU, Miami: Bonefish decline in Florida Bay, Everglades: linking key drivers & recreational fisheries […]
For any serious bonefish angler, the East End of Grand Bahama Island is a little slice of heaven. The region is known for not only its numbers of bonefish, but also, their exceptional size. Due to its pristine habitat and healthy fishery, BTT has been working with organizations such as the Bahamas National Trust (BNT), […]
The vast ocean flats aren’t the only spot where you can get your tarpon fix. Often you can find just as much excitement fishing for juvenile tarpon with light tackle in the dark and stagnant back waters that are scattered throughout Florida. These canals, creeks and mangrove swamps provide an abundant food source, plenty of […]
A picturesque spring sunset over the flats was the backdrop for the inaugural Bonefish and Tarpon Trust George Hommell Jr. Florida Keys Habitat Fundraiser, held at World Wide Sportsman in Islamorada, FL. Conservation-minded anglers, guides and friends gathered on the beach to celebrate the life and memory of one of the pioneers of flats fishing […]
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