Keep Florida the Fishing and Boating Capital of the World by becoming a Florida Friendly Angler (FFA) today. This free, self-paced, narrated online course is perfect for new and experienced anglers who want to learn about best fishing practices, protecting fish habitat and marine fisheries management.
FFA informs users about the state’s aquatic environments, best practices when fishing and the inner workings of fisheries management. By teaching the how and why behind topics that anglers encounter while fishing in Florida, the program reinforces practices that can reduce the impact while fishing, ensuring the creation of great future fishing stories.
This course is now also offered in Spanish.
This weekend is a perfect time to put all that into practice, as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting another license-free freshwater fishing weekend this weekend (June 8-9). Freshwater fishing is a fun activity for all ages to enjoy and there are many great locations across Florida to explore. Florida residents and visitors of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to try recreational fishing on this special weekend.
The FWC has helpful resources for new anglers to get started, such as where and how to fish, and how to get involved, at its resource website pages.
