BRADENTON -- The first license-free saltwater fishing Saturday is this week, June 2, so get out there! Anglers participating in next weekend's Fire Charity Fishing Tournament should be sure to get those entry forms in by June 1 or they will miss out on an opportunity for a 10 percent discount. Get the little ones involved by registering for the kid tournament -- $10 includes lunch! The kids event is limited to 75 participants, so sign your child up today!
Upcoming Events
License-free Saltwater, Freshwater Fishing Fun Coming Next Week
- The first week of June is National Fishing and Boating Week. This year, start and end the week’s festivities by taking advantage of one of Florida’s license-free fishing days. Saltwater recreational anglers can fish without a license on June 2 and freshwater recreational fishers on June 9. There couldn’t be a better time to get out on the water and try your hand at some of Florida’s fine fishing on these two Saturdays.
- Thirty-four states, including Florida and Georgia, will have license-free fishing days during the June 2 through June 10 National Fishing and Boating Week, a celebration of fishing and boating.
Fire Charity Fishing Tournament June 8-10
- Anyone interested in participating in the event shoudl be sure to get their entry forms in by June 1 to get 10 percent off the entry fee.
- Committe is offering a optional Captain's meeting Friday June 8th at 12noon to those who want to leave early. For those who make that meeting you can leave directly following it. We will still have the other one Friday evening for those who chose to leave later.
- This year, the kids can join in the fishing fun too. For the bargain price of $10, children ages 5-12 can fish from the seawall at the Bradenton Yacht Club on June 9 and 10 as long as an adult accompanies them. Lunch is included in the cost and will be provided by Chick-Fil-A on Saturday.
Weekend Fishing Forecast
Weak ridging is building across southern Florida keeping westerly flow across the area. This will allow for scattered storms through Thursday. Deep layer moisture spreading northward over the area on Friday will support greater shower and thunderstorm chances across the waters.
Thursday
Southwest winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop. A chance of thunderstorms. Thursday night will bring south winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop. A slight chance of thunderstorms.
Friday
Southwest winds around 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Scattered thunderstorms. Friday night will bring southwest winds around 5 knots. Bay and inland waters smooth. A chance of thunderstorms.
Saturday
West winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Saturday night will bring west winds around 10 knots becoming north around 5 knots toward morning. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
Sunday
North winds around 5 knots becoming west around 10 knots in the late morning and afternoon. Bay and inland waters a light chop. Sunday night will bring northwest winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
Tides
Solunar Forecast
Captain Favorite's Fishing Forum May 31, 2012
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