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• FWC invites public to attend 29th Annual Tenoroc Youth Fishing Derby

  Wednesday, February 28, 2024 -  A fishing license is not required on this particular weekend because it falls during a state-designated license-free freshwater fishing weekend.

• FWC’s School Fishing Club Program funds 50 Florida schools to support outdoor education

  Wednesday, October 11, 2023 -  After undergoing a comprehensive review, 50 schools were awarded the Florida R3 Fishing Grant.

• Florida Schools: Register for FWC’s School Fishing Club Program

  Tuesday, August 1, 2023 -  This annual educational program focuses on teaching youth anglers about best fishing practices to help ensure the future of fishing in Florida.

• FWC announces winner of the School Fishing Club Conservation Project Competition

  Wednesday, June 14, 2023 -  The FWC School Fishing Club Program congratulates the Chambers High School fishing team as the Grand Prize winners of FWC’s School Fishing Conservation Project Competition.

• FWC partners with RBFF to fund youth fishing education in Florida

  Wednesday, April 12, 2023 -  The FWC and RBFF will support five organizations that help Florida’s Hispanic youth learn about conservation, fishing practices and fishing gear to create confident and responsible anglers.

• FWC: You’re invited to the Annual Tenoroc Youth Fishing Derby

  Thursday, March 2, 2023 -  This special event will be conducted on Derby Lake Recreational Facility, a 16-acre former phosphate mine that is stocked with a variety of freshwater sport fish and catfish.

• FWC collaborates with Duke Energy Florida and Coastal Conservation Association Florida to bring Aquaculture in the Classroom

  Tuesday, December 27, 2022 -  The program teaches students the basic principles of aquaculture, marine research and how stock enhancement plays a role in supporting Florida’s marine fisheries.

• It’s time to apply for FWC’s School Fishing Club Program

  Wednesday, August 10, 2022 -  This grant program is focused on engaging youth anglers to ensure the future of fishing in Florida.

• Joe Budd Pond temporarily closed

  Friday, June 3, 2022 -  This closure is due to lowered water levels to evaluate the condition of the water control structure and fishing access areas and for any necessary repairs to be made.

• FWC announces winner of High School Fishing Conservation Project Competition

  Friday, May 20, 2022 -  The FWC's High School Fishing Program congratulates Punta Gorda Middle School fishing team as the Grand Prize winners of the FWC’s High School Fishing Conservation Project Competition.