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FREE KIDS FISHING TRIPS IN MIAMI-DADE, BROWARD AND PALM BEACH COUNTIES

Give fishing fun to kids ages 6 to 17 with the Kids Let’s Go Fishing! program. Each adult pays $40 and can bring one child FREE. Additional children are $10 each. Space is limited so call now to register! (305) 372-9470

7/23, 8/13: SEA LEGS III, 5400 N Ocean Dr (A1A), Hollywood
7/24, 8/14, 9/4: THE KELLEY FLEET, Haulover Park Marina 10800 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
7/28, 8/18: HELEN S VI, 2705 North Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach
8/8, 9/5: THE REWARD FLEET, Miami Beach Marina 390 Alton Rd, Miami Beach
8/12: SEA MIST III, 700 Casa Loma Blvd, Boynton Beach

The summer fishing program is dedicated to providing kids and their families with a fun and educational fishing experience. Kids Let’s Go Fishing! encourages ethical angling for future generations by helping children develop an appreciation of Florida’s unique marine ecosystems.

Prior to fishing, you and the kids will learn fishing and boating safety, fishing rules & regulations, use of tackle, and proper fish-handling and release techniques. Aboard the charter boat, you’ll fish on inshore reefs with light tackle (donated by Fish Florida!) and barbless circle hooks. So kids can catch these fish another day, all fish will be released.

Tackle, bait and fishing licenses are included. Please bring water, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and snacks.

This is a partnership of the Fishing and Conservation Trust, Miami-Dade Cooperative Extension Sea Grant Program and South Florida fishing fleets. Learn more at www.kidsletsgofishing.com or call the Miami-Dade Cooperative Extension Sea Grant program at (305) 421-4017.

“Fish Florida” and the Fish Florida logo are officially registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office!

What an amazing young man. Here’s part of the email he just sent:

“I have recently been notified by USA Weekend Magazine that I have been declared a national winner of the Make a Difference Day Award of $10,000 to be given to my charity of choice.

I began Fishing For Fam…ilies in Need at 15 years old on my own funding. The program was developed to offer fishing clinics to underprivileged children and to provide fresh fish to the visitors of the soup kitchen. Both aspects of the program have been highly successful.

My comprehensive hands on clinics now teach 21 children a session. For photos and information about FFN visit www.f4fn.webs.com. On Make A Difference Day,October 24th, I hosted a first time drift fishing venture for my students in the Atlantic.

Fish Florida helped fund the unforgettable trip. Palm Beach Marine Industries provided a picnic dinner following the trip and stellar reporting by Suzanne Boyd of channel 12 informed the public of an experience that the children still reflect on.

In doing so I will be providing both the Florence Fuller Developmental Center and the Boca Helping Hands Soup Kitchen with a $5,000 check to be used towards those I serve. Thank you for your involvement, support and belief in me.

Lucas Metropulos, Founder and Director of FFN”