Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Fishing during the past week hasn't been too bad, but high winds and angler enthusiasm have.

With snook harvesting currently prohibited, FWC will hold a public meeting Thursday in Pensacola to review research, take public comment and…

The last time we boated to an island beach, my husband packed two scrub brushes.

Between soggy weather, the start of school and voting duties, there was plenty of breathing room on the water and in tackle shops this week.

Whew boy! Is it hot! But then, sometimes the fishing can be too.

Tropical Depression 5 blended with Dog Day temperatures completely stopped the fish from biting in the bays, offshore, and in fresh water.

Between the dog days doldrums and a mass exodus to the Keys for Friday's opening of lobster season, fishing activity these days is only half fast.

The only thing really dazzling on the past week's fishing scene has been the sun, with the exception of a few Friday flurries.

The 1920s photo shows a line of car owners waiting to board the Kinzie Ferry for transport from Sanibel to the mainland.

Dog Day doldrums have set in on the fishing scene, at least on the angler end of the deal.

Anglers fishing daytime tides since last weekend have found the fish showing little enthusiasm for sport.

Cooling summer storms and overcast skies may have helped keep the fishing hot in all venues — offshore, inshore and inland lakes and canals.

The weather continues to be hot and rainy as it usually is this time of year. The fishing is slow because of the heat.

Fishing's been good, if a little windy, with afternoon thunderstorms beginning to occur like clockwork.

It's ironic that the Gulf oil spill incident practically coincided with the start of hurricane season.