The Silver King can grow to 200 pounds and are a prized fish among anglers. Credit: David Mangum New research led by the University of Massachusetts and published recently in Marine Biology unveils a ...

Tarpon, tarpon, tarpon. Megalops atlanticus — more familiarly dubbed the "silver king" — has invaded our waters big time. They are being found in all size classes from the juveniles of fresh and ...

For years, Jerry Geyer has enjoyed fishing with Joe DiGregorio. They’re retired New York City firefighters with DiGregorio also having the experience of fighting in The Battle of the Bulge in World ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The infamous ‘silver king’ has returned to the Tampa Bay area. Tarpon are a migratory species and only come around for three months out the year, around May through July. They ...

Every year at this time, hordes of gigantic silver fish show up along the Alabama coast, setting off the brief but spectacular reign of the Silver King. Schools of mighty tarpon, typically five to six ...

I woke up earlier than necessary so I could watch the sunrise on the beach as I rigged two fly rods—an 8-weight and a beefy 12. It’s one thing when you have an entire stretch of trout stream all to ...

Tarpon fever — it's no cliché. It grips anglers the world over, and when it does, they can't fight the irresistible urge to book a flight to Florida, where they can book a top guide to fish the top ...

The tarpon, megalops atlanticus symbolizes saltwater sportfish more than any other species. Although it is eaten in other countries, it has never had any food value in the United States, and probably ...

I rarely make the trek to Tarpon Springs, but whenever I do, I always enjoy the quiet, laid-back setting. If you're looking for a slice of authentic Old Florida, you're likely to find it here. Most ...

Culmination of more than five-years’ research, $1.1 million in grants and collaborations with anglers, industry and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust promises to reshape conservation efforts AMHERST, Mass. – ...