Florida Fishing Clubs & Organizations
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These fishing organizations are headquartered in Florida, or have affiliated membership activities here. By participating in fishing organization functions one can learn valuable information about fishing in general as well as specific information about fishing in your area.
Fishing clubs and organizations
Joining fishing clubs and organizations offers anglers benefits centered on community, skill development, and opportunity. Clubs create a network of experienced anglers who willingly share techniques, seasonal patterns, lure recommendations, and location insights that can dramatically shorten the learning curve. Regular meetings, seminars, and guest speakers expose members to new tactics and emerging trends in the sport. Many clubs organize tournaments, fun derbies, and friendly competitions that sharpen skills under real-world pressure while fostering camaraderie. Mentorship is another powerful advantage; beginners gain confidence and knowledge faster when paired with seasoned anglers who can demonstrate knot tying, electronics use, seasonal fish movements, and boat positioning. Social connections formed through clubs often extend beyond fishing, creating lasting friendships built around shared passion. Belonging to a fishing club provides education, encouragement, accountability, and community support that enriches the overall angling experience.
Florida Regulatory Agencies
Visiting the fish and game department website is one of the smartest and most practical habits anglers can develop. These sites are the primary source for accurate, up-to-date regulations, including season dates, size limits, bag limits, and special waterbody restrictions that can change from year to year. Checking the site before heading out helps anglers stay legal and avoid costly citations. Beyond regulations, most departments provide stocking reports, fish population surveys, creel studies, and lake maps that reveal what species are present and how they are managed. Many agencies also publish weekly or seasonal fishing reports, water level updates, and boating advisories that can directly influence trip planning. Interactive maps often identify boat ramps, bank access areas, fish attractors, artificial reefs, and habitat improvements that might otherwise go unnoticed. Licensing portals make it easy to purchase or renew fishing licenses and permits, or register boats. Youth programs, angler education courses, and volunteer opportunities are often highlighted. By checking the website regularly, anglers gain reliable information that may improve success on the water.
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Florida Fishing Clubs & Tournaments
Boynton Beach Fishing Club
Ken Sorensen, President (561) 703-5638
Ken_Sorensen@msn.com
Our club was formed in the early 1980's by anglers in Boynton Beach area to promote and enjoy sport fishing. We are open to all types of fishing among people of all ages and levels of experience from novice to professional. While most of our members have experience in saltwater fishing, many of us are avid freshwater anglers as well. Many of our members own boat, but no all. The club is open to all beginners and experienced anglers. We hold meetings the fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:00PM in the Boat Park Clubhouse, aka (U.S.C.G. Aux. Bldg.) as well as having regular fishing outings and plans to hold in house and open fishing tournaments in the not too far distant future. We publish a newsletter monthly. For more information go to www.BIFC.Org.
Panama City Bassmasters
Jim Rains - jim.rains@comcast.net
One of the original Bass Fishing Clubs in Panama City, Florida. We are a non-affiliated bass club fishing rivers and lakes in Northwest Florida (Apalachicola, Chipola, Brothers Rivers, Lake Wimico, etc.). We hold a regular scheduled monthly meeting and a catch and release fishing tournament 12 months out of the year. Our tournaments are held on Saturday following the first Monday of each month. We are a group of men that enjoy fishing, trading fishing ideas and techniques, looking forward to the challenge of a tournament, the promotion of bass fishing as a sport and the conservation of the sport and all of its surroundings.
South Florida Bass Pros
Keith Wood - keith@southfloridabasspros.com
One of South Florida's oldest bass clubs. Boaters and non boaters welcome.
Florida Youth Fishing Information
Port Saint Lucie Anglers Club
Mark Rosen - 772 340-7440, storyteller42@aol.com
We are a club dedicated to promoting fishing in the St Lucie county area. We teach kids the joy of fishing and promote conservation activities as well as sponsor tournaments and fishing outings.
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