sportfishing
noun
sport·fish·ing
ˈspȯrt-ˌfi-shiŋ 
: fishing done with a rod and reel for sport or recreation
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The destination encompasses six islands strung together between Key Largo and Key West, and a whole lot of adventure from excellent sportfishing to kayaking emerald waters.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Chris Kelly is the founder of BBFO, a 25-year finance veteran and sportfishing writer.
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Chris Kelly,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Jace Malone, who helms the New Hustler sportfishing boat, saw smoke around 9:30 a.m. Friday and drove closer to the island so the children on his boat could take a look.
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Last week’s announcement comes after years of frustration for anglers and the sportfishing industry over incredibly short recreational harvest seasons for Atlantic red snapper despite the significant improvements in stock health.
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Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Chris Kelly is the founder of BBFO, a 25-year finance veteran and sportfishing writer.
—
Chris Kelly,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Jace Malone, who helms the New Hustler sportfishing boat, saw smoke around 9:30 a.m. Friday and drove closer to the island so the children on his boat could take a look.
—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Last week’s announcement comes after years of frustration for anglers and the sportfishing industry over incredibly short recreational harvest seasons for Atlantic red snapper despite the significant improvements in stock health.
—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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“Sportfishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sportfishing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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