Surf fishing can be daunting. Standing on the beach looking at the crashing waves and vastness of the ocean makes you feel small. It’s not like a pond or river that you can more easily break down.

Florida’s beaches are home to a wide variety of fish, but what will they eat when you throw in unusual bait? In this video, we put it to the test by casting different bait options right from the shore ...

Padre Island National Seashore (PINS) is starting a new free fishing program called Learn to Surf Fish For all ages, will be offered Sat. June 29 and all Saturdays in July Starts at 9:30 a.m. at the ...

When nearshore water temperatures reach their summertime peaks, species such as striped bass, big bluefish, and red drum leave the surf until the fall. What many surf anglers don’t realize, however, ...

Non-resident fishing licenses range from $17 to $47. There is a four-month closure from Jan. 1 to May 1 on grouper species. Non-residents 16 years or older need to obtain Florida licenses and permits ...