Anglers for Conservation presents Hook Kids on Fishing programs for youth 6 to 16 who are welcome along with their parents. The first 80 registered kids get a free rod and reel. Bring your smiles, positive attitudes and patience along with you! The Treasure Coast Casters will be on hand to mentor the youth that sign up. Registration is mandatory; clinic starts at 8:30 am sharp. There will be clinics on casting, conservation, fishing safety, knot tying, catch and release tactics along with fishing with professional guides and knowledgeable anglers. Volunteers are needed and sponsorships are available by calling Anglers for Conservation at
(321) 474-8282.
MINWR / Titusville
Sunday, March 9, 11:00am -1:00 pm
Location: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge’s freshwater pond located off of State Road 3 (Kennedy Park Way.)
Registration is mandatory by calling (321) 861-5601.
Melbourne/ Everest University
Saturday, March 15, 9-11:00 am
Location: 2401 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935
Registration is required by calling Everest University at (321) 757-4375
Florida Keys/Florida Keys Ocean Festival
Saturday, March 29, 9-11:00 am,at (2) times – 12 noon and 2:00pm
Location: Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
35 East Quay Road, Key West, FL 33950
(Directly Across from Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park)
Registration is mandatory ONLINE ONLY by going to www.keysoceanfest.org.
Sebastian / Sebastian Fishing Club
Saturday, March 29, 8:30am-12:30p
Location: Sebastian Riverview Park
820 Riverside Drive, Sebastian, FL 32963
Registration is required by calling the City of Sebastian Recreation Department at (772) 228-7054.
Apopka/Mosquito Creek Outdoors
Saturday April 5, 9-3:00p
Location: Mosquito Creek Outdoors
170 South Washington Ave., Apopka, Florida 32703.
Registration is required by calling: XXXX
Merritt Island/Kiwanis Park
Saturday, April 5, 9-11am,
Location: Kiwanis Island Park
951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Brevard County Parks and Recreation at (321) 455-1385.
Punta Gorda
Saturday, April 5, 2013. 10-12:00pm (Noon)
Fishermen’s Village
1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Registration is mandatory by calling King Fisher Fleet at (941) 639-2628.
Fort Pierce
Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 8:00-10:0am
Location: Capt. Joe’s Bait & Tackle located at the Dockside Inn, 1160 Seaway Drive.
Registration is mandatory by calling River Walk Center at (772) 489-6473 or via email at SStrong@city-ftpierce.com
Satellite Beach
Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 9-11am
Location: East of City of Satellite Beach Skate Park, 750 Jamaica Blvd.
Registration is required by calling or visiting the Satellite Beach Recreation Department at (321) 773-6458.
Tarpon Springs
Saturday, April 12, 2014, 9-11am
Location: Craig Park Spring Bayou, 5 Beekman Place
Registration is Required by calling City of Tarpon Springs Recreation Division, at (727) 942-5628
St. Cloud/Kids Fishing Xtravaganza
Saturday April 12, 9-3:00pm
Location: Lake X at the Kenneth Kirchman Foundation facilities,
7555 Old Melbourne Highway, Saint Cloud, Florida 34771
St. Marks
Saturday, April 19, 9-11am
St. Marks River Park & Boat Ramp, 3 River Breeze Street in St. Marks
Registration is mandatory by emailing redfish@stmarksoutfitters.com.
Hobe Sound
Saturday, April 26, 9-11am
Location: Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge and Nature Center, 13640 SE Federal Hwy
Registration is mandatory by calling the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge and Nature Center at (772) 546-2067.
Palm Bay
Saturday, April 26, 2014, 9-11am
Location: The Lagoon House, 3275 Dixie Hwy NE
Registration is mandatory by calling or visiting the Palm Bay Community Center 321-953-3443.