Snook To Close in Gulf State and Federal Waters
AmericanPressTravelNews-April 29th, New Release–Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Snook will close to all harvest in Gulf state, federal and inland waters, including all of Monroe County and Everglades National Park, starting May 1. Seasonal harvest closures conserve Florida’s valuable snook populations and help sustain and improve the fishery for the future.
Snook is open to harvest in Atlantic state, federal and inland waters, including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River, through May 31, closing June 1.Both the Atlantic and Gulf will reopen for recreational snook harvest Sept. 1.
Snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World. While snook may be caught and released during the closed season, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourages anglers to handle their catch carefully to help the fish survive upon release. Proper handling methods can help ensure the species’ abundance for anglers today and generations to come. To learn more about fish handling, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing and click on “Saltwater Fishing,” “Recreational Regulations” and “Fish Handling.”
Anglers can report their catch on the Snook & Gamefish Foundation’s website at SnookFoundation.org by clicking on the “Angler Action Program” link in the bar at the top of the page.
Learn more about recreational fishing at MyFWC.com/Fishing by clicking on “Saltwater Fishing” and “Recreational Regulations.”
New Book Now Available You Will Love it-Promise; “Florida Keys Best Restaurants.”
AmericanPressTravelNews–April 28th, Bob and Barb Epstein’s New book: “Florida Keys Best Restaurants” also includes best marinas, dive shop, water boards, gift shops, museums including a great dive museum. 141-pages in color plus cover and back of book of the images & descriptions of the best of the best restaurants from Key Largo to Key West. Historical images of fishing Presidents, early travel in the Keys, railroad, old cars, image of the old toll booth, the Dolphin Research Center in Grassy Keys, Pennecamp Park underwater State Park, Robbies Marina and great, really great seafood restaurant, really worthwhile crafts and giftshops, and so much more, including best and juiciest Key Lime Pies. Book is being sold for 19.95 personalized if you like and that price includes postage anywhere USA. Go: [email protected] 
History of Diving Museum in Islamorada, FL. Keys Worth a Visit for Sure!
AmericanPresstravelNews–April 18th, Islamorada, Florida Keys–Bob and Barb “On The Road Again”-This time stopping at the History of Diving Museum. A seriously interesting museum that as a non-profit is one of the finest to be able to learn about divings, past present and future. The majority of the museums artifacts was have been provided by Dr’s Joe and Sally Bauer, who hold the largest collection of historic diving equipment and research documents in the world. This educational institution open to the public tells the story of Man’s Quest to Explore Under the Sea. Located at MM 83 in Islamorada on US-1. Give a call to truly educate yourself and your children and friends about an area that makes up most of the world-it’s seas and oceans. 305-664-9737