The juvenile “Sharpies” (8-inch-sized channel catfish) were stocked to provide higher catch rates for summer fishing programs and they will be ready to put a nice bend in the rod by that time. Since the FWC began stocking these two area ponds in 2016, over 600 youths at the Sheriff’s camp program have been provided the opportunity to learn valuable lifelong skills. Hundreds more have learned to fish while attending “kids fishing” events each year at the Agri-Civic Center pond. These new fish will continue to contribute to that important role.
To learn about top destinations to go freshwater fishing, go to MyFWC.com/fishing click on “Freshwater Fishing” and select “Fishing Forecasts”. You can learn more about FWC stocking programs at MyFWC.com/fishing click on “Freshwater Fishing” and select “Fish Stocking.”
For general waterbody information, fishing forecasts, virtual tours, plant control operation schedules and annual workplans, boat ramp information, and more, visit the “What’s Happening on My Lake” website at MyFWC.com/Lake.
For more information about the Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management, contact John Cimbaro at 561-882-5721 or [email protected].