Florida Fish and Wildlife Offering Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic June 23 At Port Canaveral

By  //  June 9, 2018

ABOVE VIDEO: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will offer a free Kids’ Fishing Clinic for children between the ages of 5 and 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at Cruise Terminal #1, 9050 Discovery Road.

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will offer a free Kids’ Fishing Clinic for children between the ages of 5 and 15 from 9 a.m. to noon on June 23 at Cruise Terminal #1, 9050 Discovery Road.

Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling appreciation for marine environment and providing fun, family outings are the objectives for the Kids’ Fishing Clinic in Port Canaveral.

These free clinics enable young people to learn the basics of conservation stewardship, fishing ethics, angling skills and safety. Kids’ Fishing Clinics strive to achieve several goals, but the main objective is to create responsible marine-resource stewards by teaching children about the vulnerability of Florida’s marine ecosystems. In addition, organizers hope to teach fundamental saltwater fishing skills and provide participants a positive fishing experience.

Fishing equipment and bait are provided for kids to use during the clinic, but organizers encourage children who own fishing tackle to bring it. A limited number of rods and reels will be given away to participants upon completion of the clinic.

If conditions allow, participants will have the opportunity to practice their new skills and fish from the pier. This event is a photo catch-and-release activity. An adult must accompany all participants.

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Individuals or companies interested in helping sponsor this event or volunteering at the clinic, should contact Eric Griggs at 321-986-7596 or FWC’s Rebecca Lucas at 813-922-7962.

To find out more about fishing clinics for kids, go to MyFWC.com/Fishing/Saltwater and select “Kids Saltwater Fishing Clinics” option under “Education.”

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will offer a free Kids’ Fishing Clinic for children between the ages of 5 and 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at Cruise Terminal #1, 9050 Discovery Road. (MyFWC Image)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will offer a free Kids’ Fishing Clinic for children between the ages of 5 and 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at Cruise Terminal #1, 9050 Discovery Road. (MyFWC Image)

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