Teach Kids the Fun of Fishing

• Intro
• Why
• How
• When
• Where
• What

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Fishing in The Everglades.

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Family fishing trip on the Emerald Coast

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Parents and kids will find a wealth of activities - from biking to fishing to kayaking - on and off Amelia Island.

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Journey into the Atlantic from St. Augustine's Camachee Island Marina for some deep-sea fishing.

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Charter a fishing excursion or fish right from the Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa's private pier.

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Take time to teach a child the fun, recreation and quiet time of fishing

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recognizes that recreational fishing is an important American tradition that provides life-shaping experiences for children of all ages. We want to help make it safe and easy for Floridians to go fishing to ensure this heritage is passed on to future generations. Few memories stick out in our minds as clearly as catching our first fish, and who we were with when we caught it. 

The FWC is actively providing opportunities, skills and resources to help parents and guardians to take a child fishing. This website will answer your questions about taking a kid fishing -- you'll learn the why, what, when, where and how.  

The future of our resources is in the hands of our youth and in the vision and commitment of the parents, extended family, teachers and friends who help to mold their ideals and values. Recreational fishing is an American tradition that has long been valued for the peace and tranquility that it can provide to all those who wish to escape the pressures of life for a few blissful hours. Fishing also provides the opportunity to spend quality time in a peaceful setting talking and reconnecting with family and friends. As fishing skills develop, a level of self-confidence is attained.

In addition, it is our belief that children and adults who spend time recreating in the outdoors and communing with nature learn to love and understand our fragile environment. They become more interested in knowing the role that they play in conserving and enhancing our resources.

Florida is the “Fishing Capital of the World.” The accolade is well-deserved, because Florida is far and away, the No. 1 recreational fishing destination in North America. With 3 million acres of lakes and ponds, 12,000 miles of rivers and streams and more than 8,000 miles of coastline, you are always close to good fishing.