TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) \u2014 Residents will be able to go freshwater fishing without a license this weekend, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced.<\/p>\n
The license-free fishing weekend will be April 4 through 5.<\/p>\n
The license-free fishing weekend invited residents and visitors to explore the many recreational freshwater fishing opportunities that Florida has to offer, FWC said.<\/p>\n
FWC is hosting two family fishing events this weekend at the following locations:<\/p>\n
Tenoroc Fish Management Area<\/p>\n
3829 Tenoroc Mine Road, Lakeland, FL 33805<\/p>\n
April 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n
Pre-registration is required and ends today at 5 p.m. Call FWC at 863-648-3200 to register for the event.<\/p>\n
Bait and a limited number of loaner rods and reels are available for kids 15 and under.<\/p>\n
Florida Bass Conservation Center<\/p>\n
3583 County Road 788, Webster, FL 33597<\/p>\n
April 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n
Attendees are asked to bring fishing gear and bait.<\/p>\n
To find a boat ramp, pier, or fishing spot, visit the FWC website. <\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWhether you like to fish from the shore or your boat, there is a place to go fishing for everyone,\u201d FWC said.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n