Just off Anna Maria Island in Tampa, Nashville Predators forward Zach L'Heureux was on the verge of catching the fish of his dreams. As an amateur angler growing up outside Montreal, L'Heureux dreamed ...

Many Florida anglers know the Goliath grouper as the creature that rises from the depths and steals their catch off their line. But few know what it’s like to reel in this highly protected fish, let ...

FWC accepting applications now for 2026 goliath grouper harvest. The goliath grouper harvest period opens March 1 and runs through May 31, 2026. The 2026 goliath grouper harvest is limited to 200.

A student seeking her Master's Degree is working on a new research project to show how smart the Goliath Grouper really is. Hannah Murray is creating her Master's Thesis project based on the ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The goliath grouper spawning aggregation happens annually from July through October. 8 On Your Side’s Amanda Holly went diving off the east coast of Florida to see the gathering ...

Goliath grouper, which can grow as large as 800 pounds and 8 feet long, have been protected in Florida waters since 1990. That’s about to change. Saturday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...

Swimming in the ocean is an incredible experience, with astonishing surprises for even the most seasoned divers. Take the goliath grouper, for example — these enormous fish are both awe-inspiring and ...