UF IFAS Family Fishing Days - Aquatic Ecology
- When: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 8:00 am - 12:00 pmThis repeat is an exception to the normal repeat pattern
- Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun setting in our 6 “catching ponds” on the grounds of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Anglers can expect to catch bream (bluegill, red-ear sunfish, warmouth), largemouth bass, and channel catfish up to 10 lbs. Family Fishing Days are free, open to the public, and catch-and-release. Volunteers are on hand to help. We encourage folks with little or no fishing experience to attend. Our volunteers enjoy showing novices the ropes.
Family Fishing Day are held once each month at the UF/IFAS fishing ponds. As always, all family members, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to participate! We offer a railed fishing deck, with two handicapped accessible ramps for those with disabilities who enjoy the thrill of freshwater fishing! Come for a morning of fun, family-oriented, fresh-water fishing. We have loaner poles and bait (cut up hotdogs and beef liver) available, but everyone is welcome to bring their own equipment and bait.
All events are free and open to the public. No need to RSVP for events, unless your group has more than 10 people. If so, please email.
March 14 Civil Service Appreciation
April 18 Easter Egg Hunt
May 9 Mother’s Day
June 20 Father’s Day
July 18 Melt-Your-Popsicle
August 15 Back to School Bonanza
September 19 Aquatic Ecology
October 17 Spooky Candy
November 14 Veteran’s Day BBQ
- Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
- Contact Name: Katie Hagan
- Contact Phone: 352-273-3622
- Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Category: Family Fun
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