Charlotte Harbor is ground zero for Lake Okeechobee discharges on the West Coast. This amazing fishery has a rich history and is thriving despite major water issues. Be sure to catch the full episode on Fox Sports Sun and Sportsman Channel at the times below.
Fox Sports Sun
Friday – 9:00 am
Saturday – 6:00 am
Sunday – 8:30 pm
Monday – 8:30 am
Sportsman Channel
Sunday – 8:30 am
Tuesday – 3:30 pm
Wednesday – 6:00 am
Thursday – 5:00 am
Conservation Front
Governor Ron DeSantis announces a blue-green algae task force to expedite nutrient reductions in Lake Okeechobee and downstream estuaries.
Newly named blue-green algae task force member Mike Parsons, a professor at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, said “this has been going on for decades, and it’s not going to go away anytime soon. Nutrient reduction policies are a good idea but there are still legacy nutrients in the system and they are likely going to be there for decades.”
It seems evident to most that are studying the issue that stopping the discharges to the estuaries is key to stopping the coastal toxic blooms.
Bonus Tips
Captain Benny Blanco explains how a shallow water anchor can improve your fishing.
Captain Benny Blanco discusses why he prefers Engel when choosing a cooler.
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