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Gulf Coast Catch and Cook February: Hogfish

by Dr. Megan Moore
February 4, 2025

The featured Gulf coast catch and cook species for February is the Hogfish! Hogfish are fun to catch and delicious to eat! Hogfish can be caught in the Gulf year-round! Read on to learn how to catch Hogfish and make a delicious and healthy ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Catch, Cook, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Gulf, Hogfish, Pasco County, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Unmasking Florida’s Hogfish

by Angela Collins
October 6, 2017

What’s behind that big brown snout? Hogfish, often called ‘hog snapper,’ are actually members of the wrasse family. They are harvested in the US from North Carolina to the Florida Keys. Spearing is the most common way to land a ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Hogfish, Recreational Fishing, Reef Fish, Spearfishing

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