NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Marine biologists are trying to learn whether they can increase populations of two of the Gulf of Mexico’s most popular sport and food fish — and perhaps further relax quotas on one ...

The snook is the ultimate prize for the light-tackle plugger. It has all the elements that define a great sport fish. Exceptional size is combined with an aggressive attitude and a spectacular fight.

To the Mote Marine Laboratory crew toiling at the Vamo Road boat ramp on Tuesday, the 400 juvenile snook they introduced to Sarasota Bay are more than just a hatchery release. “They are very dear to ...

The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) has recently contributed monetary support to the Florida Adopt-A-Snook program to help offset negative impacts to the snook population on the southwest ...