Boating, Fishing, and Travel Information for South Fork, St. Lucie River, FL
The St. Lucie River is located in both St. Lucie and Martin Counties, FL, meeting with the ocean along the Treasure Coast. It is part of the larger Indian River Lagoon system which is home to more than 4,000 plant and animal species, making it the most diverse estuarine environment in North America. The South Fork was once called Halpatiokee River and joins the North Fork just south of Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart.
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Scientists Solve the Mystery of Sea Turtles’ ‘Lost Years’
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Winter Fishing for California Yellowtail
By Jim Hendricks. Spawning squid put winter yellowtail in the mood to bite.The California yellowtail ranks as one of the most sought-after and prized game fish on the West Coast. This Pacific member of the amberjack family can reach weights in excess of 35 pounds or more, displays amazing power, possesses an affinity for… SEE MORE