The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) spring license-free fishing weekend is on April 6 and April 7. Residents and visitors can explore the many recreational freshwater fishing opportunities Florida has to offer, from serene lakes to winding rivers.
There will be two family fishing events during the weekend:
- Tenoroc Fish Management Area, 3829 Tenoroc Mine Road in Lakeland, on April 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-registration closes on April 5. A free lunch will be provided. Bait and a limited number of loaner rods and reels will be provided for free to youth age 15 and younger. A parent or guardian must accompany youth participants. Call the FWC at 863-648-3200 to register.
- Florida Bass Conservation Center, 3583 County Road 788 in Webster, on April 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees must bring fishing gear and bait. A free lunch of hotdogs and hamburgers will be provided.
Visit MyFWC.com to learn where to go freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, or how to find a boat ramp or pier.
To renew or purchase a fishing license, visit GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
