Lake Okeechobee, or the "Big O," is the largest freshwater lake in Florida ... Regardless, the main draw in this giant south-central Florida lake is its fish. And, of course, the chance to catch ...

A variety of popular fish found in Florida has been determined to be a separate species and received a new name, state officials announced. “The most iconic Florida freshwater fish has a new ...

Originating in the Okefenokee Swamp, the Suwannee River meanders more than 249 miles through south-central Georgia and north-central Florida ... to the fish also threaten the mussel. The southeastern ...

South Florida has a climate perfect for warmwater fish and reptiles. Finding temperatures to their liking, it’s no surprise that so many exotic species have proliferated. Burmese pythons are ...

Home to over 1,000 freshwater springs, Florida boasts an impressive collection of natural swimming pools. The central and northern ... Activities include paddling and fishing, but it's best ...

This is the fish that was involved in the burglary, officials say. Arapaima are native to South America, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports. DeSoto County Sheriff's ...

the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today designated 190 miles of stream channels as critical habitat for the Suwannee moccasinshell, a freshwater mussel found only in north Florida. The ...