The hogfish is a much loved catch for divers and anglers alike, especially in the Florida Keys where it's overfished. Since the hogfish is also economically important to the Keys, they both needs help in order to help the species survive. The FWC recently met to talk about conservation measures ...

This massive hogfish is/was on private property and videoed by Rick Gage and Jason Pepper. It had managed to survive for many years with zero human interaction - most likely over a decade following Hurricane Wilma. https://youtu.be/nd2X9cFLGBI Unfortunately, Rick believes the fish was killed ...

"I think it's a grouper," I said as my Shimano 4000 Spheros' drag was singing. "Actually it might be a jack ... maybe a snapper?" The fish 65 feet below was darting left and right, heading for the rocks, shaking its head and just acting nuts, leaving me confused to it's identity. After a few ...

While fishing offshore Superbowl Sunday, February 2nd, I dropped down the GoPro to inspect the "Tigershark" ledge about 17 miles west of Anna Maria Island. What it captured was multiple hogfish, snapper, and grouper. Here are two clips below, with more to come in the future.

Hanging out on many parts of the Gulf of Mexico's ledges, rocks and natural bottom, hides the best table fare in our local waters. The hogfish, or hog snapper, is one that makes me wish I were a diver. It rarely eats hook and lined baits, so the best way to bring home the tasty fish is heading ...