Mayan cichlids might be the most misunderstood fish in South Florida. Native to Central and South America, the Mayan cichlid has thrived in area lakes and canals, yet few people know what they’ve ...

Lake Okeechobee is one of the country’s top spots for catching big largemouth bass, but this time of year, anglers can also catch loads of bluegills and Mayan cichlids. “Okeechobee is known for its ...

Southwest Florida waters are home to some of the Amazon's most prized gamefish. If that sentence sounds a little strange, it should. Amazonian fish don't belong in our ponds, lakes and rivers, but ...

1. In Lakeland, bluegill and bass are active off the banks of Lake Parker. Bluegill and shellcracker are active just about anywhere on crickets and grass shrimp. At Saddle Creek, deep-diving crankbait ...