Ostego Bay Kids Fishing Tournament 2023

Fort Myers Beach Kids Fishing Tournament

Get your fishpoles and head to Moss Marina for the Annual 4th of July Kid’s Fishing tournament on Saturday, July 1st. For over 30 years this event is presented by the Ostego Bay Foundation and Marine Science Center in cooperation with many local businesses.

"Here fishy fish" echoes the children at the docks of Bonita Bill’s. Many of us will never forget the memories of the excitement of something nibbling on the line and landing that first little trophy. The Ostego Bay Foundation helps create this memory with a FREE family event. Children ages from 3-15, assisted by Dads, Moms, Grandpa’s and Great Great Grandpa’s, Aunts and Uncles are challenged to catch the most, the longest, and the heaviest catch. Award winners include trophy’s and prizes. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cannon announces the start at 9 a.m. and runs to noon with 3 rules: One pole per child, one hook per pole and have fun. A lunch at noon with a hot dog, chips and cookies followed by the awards, all without cost to the participants. Our young fisherman is assisted by members of the Tarpon Hunters Club and treats of watermelon throughout the morning.

Joanne Semmer President of Ostego Bay Foundation Inc. stated, “The goal of this event is to bring families together and introduce our children to the excitement and wonder of our marine life. With lessons learned, they shared the beauty of our natural area. We are grateful to all our community partners who share our ideals and continue their support every year which makes this event possible and creates lasting childhood memories.”