Bonefish & Tarpon Trust
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Our mission is to conserve bonefish, tarpon and permit - the species, their habitats and the larger fisheries they comprise. We pursue this mission across the
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Your membership supports BTT's work to conserve and restore bonefish, tarpon, and permit fisheries. All memberships come with a decal, bi-annual journal, and
Order Your BTT Florida License Plate
Order Your BTT Florida License Plate
Ride in style and support conservation with the new Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Florida license plate, featuring the art of Derek DeYoung!
Bonefish & Tarpon Journal: Fall 2025
Bonefish & Tarpon Journal: Fall 2025
Discover BTT's latest scientific efforts to understand and conserve bonefish, tarpon, and permit.
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South Florida Tarpon Survey
South Florida Tarpon Survey
Help us take the pulse of the South Florida bonefish fishery!
Article: Managing the Landscape for the Future of Coastal Fisheries
Article: Managing the Landscape for the Future of Coastal Fisheries
We talk a lot at Bonefish & Tarpon Trust about the need for healthy habitats and clean water to support healthy fisheries. And there is general agreement among resource management agencies on this, but as is often the case, the devil is in the details—the current system doesn’t manage the habitats and water in concert with fisheries, which needs to change.
Opposition Letter to Skyway Cruise Port | February 19, 2026
Opposition Letter to Skyway Cruise Port | February 19, 2026
Cold Snap Impacts South Florida’s Fisheries
Cold Snap Impacts South Florida’s Fisheries
From January 30 to February 3, a cold snap swept across South Florida, impacting the region’s fisheries. Bonefish & Tarpon Trust responded by partnering
Sharing Water with Sharks | BTT Shark Depredation Project
Sharing Water with Sharks | BTT Shark Depredation Project
There is one fish in the Florida Keys that Captain Ted Wilson does not want to catch. He’s not fishing for it. His clients are not expecting it. But it arrives as soon as another fish is on the line that’s running out of Wilson’s boat. It was a rare sight when he started guiding out of Islamorada three decades ago. Now it’s a repeat show, especially if the hook is set on snook or red drum.
Call to Action: Support the 1/2-Mile Buffer for Menhaden Fishing
Call to Action: Support the 1/2-Mile Buffer for Menhaden Fishing
If you want to see clean waters, healthy habitats, and sustainable fisheries in the Gulf; if you fish for tarpon in Florida or redfish in Louisiana's marshes; or if you want to support the interests of small, sustainable businesses over a...
BTT's 13th Annual Florida Keys Dinner | April 16, 2026
BTT's 13th Annual Florida Keys Dinner | April 16, 2026
2025 BTT Conservation Highlights
2025 BTT Conservation Highlights
2025 has been a remarkable year for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, from the completion of the spinning fish research project to the protection of the Biscayne
Indian River Lagoon economic impact surges to $28.3 billion annually, report shows | WQCS
Indian River Lagoon economic impact surges to $28.3 billion annually, report shows | WQCS
Study finds major return on investment and more than 128,000 jobs tied to the lagoon
Threats to Florida's Freshwater Springs | AP News
Threats to Florida's Freshwater Springs | AP News
Florida boasts at least 1,000 freshwater springs, more than any other U.S. state. They are all under threats from agricultural pollution, stress from rapid development and from climate change that is altering rainfall patterns and causing sea level rise.
Q&A with Conservation Capt. Danny Sawyer | Abaco, Bahamas
Q&A with Conservation Capt. Danny Sawyer | Abaco, Bahamas
"Kids Belong Outdoors" by Chico Fernandez | Bonefish & Tarpon Journal
"Kids Belong Outdoors" by Chico Fernandez | Bonefish & Tarpon Journal
Louisiana Sportsman: Menhaden bycatch study results
Louisiana Sportsman: Menhaden bycatch study results
Lefty’s Enduring Legacy, by Flip Pallot
Lefty’s Enduring Legacy, by Flip Pallot
Sea Change: Understanding Water Quality in Florida Bay and the Keys
Sea Change: Understanding Water Quality in Florida Bay and the Keys
The Future of Tarpon | Bonefish & Tarpon Journal
The Future of Tarpon | Bonefish & Tarpon Journal
Ask Your Senators to Support the SHARKED Act 🇺🇸
Ask Your Senators to Support the SHARKED Act 🇺🇸
BTT's Florida Keys Shark Depredation Project
BTT's Florida Keys Shark Depredation Project
Where Do Permit Spawn in The Bahamas? | Bonefish & Tarpon Journal
Where Do Permit Spawn in The Bahamas? | Bonefish & Tarpon Journal
Support Mangrove Restoration in The Bahamas
Support Mangrove Restoration in The Bahamas
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Bajio: Temples Of Change benefiting Bonefish & Tarpon Trust
Bajio: Temples Of Change benefiting Bonefish & Tarpon Trust
A Passion for Bonefish | Wild River Press
A Passion for Bonefish | Wild River Press
BTT Store | Hats, Gear, Apparel & More!
BTT Store | Hats, Gear, Apparel & More!
Fishpond X BTT | Shop The New Collection
Fishpond X BTT | Shop The New Collection
SUPPORT MANGROVE RESTORATION In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, the Northern Bahamas were left devastated, their vital red mangrove forests severely damaged. These mangroves are essential—protecting coastlines, preventing erosion, and providing crucial habitats for bonefish and countless other species. Bonefishing has be
Abel Reels x BTT | New Limited-Edition Reels Support Conservation
Abel Reels x BTT | New Limited-Edition Reels Support Conservation
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