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• 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.

• FWC announces winners of Florida State Fish Art Contest

  Monday, May 9, 2022 -  Students in kindergarten through 12th grade submitted their artwork in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honors, and prizes.

• FWC invites the public to attend 27th Annual Tenoroc Youth Fishing Derby

  Monday, March 7, 2022 -  The FWC invites you to attend a free youth freshwater fishing derby at the Tenoroc Public Use Area, 3829 Tenoroc Mine Road, Lakeland, FL 33805 on Saturday, April 2, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

• FWC programs teach youth about conservation, hunting and other outdoor skills

  Thursday, April 1, 2021 -  The Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp gives youth aged 8 to 17 an opportunity to experience the outdoors through a variety of safe, fun and age appropriate weeklong camps.

• Last call for Florida Fish Art Contest entries

  Wednesday, March 3, 2021 -  This contest is open to youth in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade from across the globe. The deadline to enter is March 31 – start your entry today!

• Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp awarded $7,000 grant

  Wednesday, February 10, 2021 -  The grant will be used to develop and launch four new summer camp programs that will expand the OOAC’s reach and serve a wider age range of campers.

• Applications available for FWC’s 2020-21 High School Fishing Program

  Friday, December 11, 2020 -  The Florida Sport Fish Restoration R3 Fishing Grant will award up to 30 high school fishing clubs or teams $500 to assist with club expenses, the purchase of fishing licenses or gear for participants.

• Youth conservation group celebrates 10 years with online giveaways and events to encourage getting kids outside

  Thursday, December 3, 2020 -  FYCCN maintains over 340 partnerships with camps, aquariums, zoos, community centers, parks, and schools throughout Florida to provide support, equipment, and education aimed at helping to create “the next generation that cares.”

• Hey, kids! Let’s go fishing!

  Thursday, March 12, 2020 -  The annual Lake Eaton Kids’ Fishing Derby at the FWC Ocala Conservation Center and Youth Camp will be held Saturday, April 4, starting at 8:30 a.m. for children ages 6-12.