Bonefish & Tarpon Trust News

At Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, we know conserving habitat is the best way to conserve our fisheries. And the most meaningful impacts are large-scale and science-based. For more than 50 years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has supported this approach through the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, a network of 30 sites designated […]

Magic Tilt Trailers, a premier boat-trailer manufacturer, has announced its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) as a Silver Partner. “Magic Tilt Trailers is honored to support the mission of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. Preserving marine wildlife is a cause we deeply value, and we’re proud to help researchers transport their boats safely to the water,” […]

Contributed by Global Rescue For saltwater fly anglers, the thrill of chasing bonefish, tarpon, and elusive permit across crystal-clear flats is irresistible. Achieving the coveted Grand Slam—landing all three species in a single day—is the pinnacle of the sport. But what happens when your adventure takes a turn? From remote atolls in the Indian Ocean […]

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) will honor business and conservation leader Thorpe McKenzie with the Lefty Kreh Award for Lifetime Achievement in Conservation at the 14th Annual NYC Dinner & Awards Ceremony on October 6, 2025. A native of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, McKenzie began his distinguished career in New York City as a stockbroker with […]

Yamaha Rightwaters deepened its commitment to marine conservation by renewing its partnership with Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) through a three-year agreement focused on protecting and restoring critical habitats in Florida that support the flats fishery. Building on Yamaha Rightwaters’ previous support of BTT, the expanded relationship will advance science-based initiatives, including mapping and restoring […]

Trippe’s Tarpon Tournament, aka The 3T, was held April 22-25 in Key West, Florida, and raised $10,000 to support Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s continuing educational outreach focused on best practices for tarpon catch-and-release. The campaign will continue to encourage short fight times, reduced handling (no-touch releases preferred), and reducing shark interactions. This year marked the […]

Waypoint TV, the world’s leading entertainment destination for fishing, hunting, and outdoor adventure programming, has renewed its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) as a Gold Sponsor and will serve as the Presenting Media Partner of BTT’s 8th International Science Symposium. Taking place November 7–8, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the triennial event is […]

Your stories reveal a 60-year history of bonefish in South Florida Bonefishing is more than just a sport—it is a storybook of memories, traditions, healthy competition, and importantly, change. But what happens when the only data we have to understand these changes are just the stories themselves? How do we track the health of the […]

Vilanova Amazon, a leading Brazilian fly-fishing outfitter, has announced its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) as a Silver Partner. Vilanova Amazon operates in the Amazon River watershed, where it specializes in fly-fishing trips for peacock bass from its Camaiu, Aracu, and Xeruini Lodges. With Vilanova Amazon, anglers can experience the untouched waters of […]

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust is proud to announce the Florida Boat Sweepstakes 2025! From the backcountry to the beaches, the ‘Glades to the Gulf, BTT is taking action today to make sure the world capital of fishing has a bright future! The Florida Boat Sweepstakes 2025 features three ultimate fishing vessels and prize packages ideally […]