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Bring the pole and gear as 25th Annual Wildwood Fishing Tournament set for date in June

By ActionNewsJax.com News Staff
Grab your fishing poles and join us for a fun day of fishing, raffles, food and fun on Sat., June 15.

Annual Wildwood Fishing Tournament Grab your fishing poles and join us for a fun day of fishing, raffles, food and fun on Sat., June 15. (St. Augustine Youth Services)

By ActionNewsJax.com News Staff

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Join in on fishing and fun as the 25th Annual Wildwood Fishing Tournament is set for mid-June at the St. Augustine Boating Club.

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The tournament will feature food trucks, raffles, and games. A mandatory captain’s meeting is set for June 14 between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. The tournament itself will officially begin on June 15 at safe light, with weigh-in scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Some of the rules include:

  • All fishermen in boats must be registered.
  • Hook and line fishing only.
  • All fish must be legal size and limits; otherwise, fishing members will be eliminated.
  • Fishing will be allowed at the eastern tip of the north and south jetties, the west side end of the Matanzas Bridge, and to the north of the Palm Valley Bridge.
  • Boat launching is open, but all fishermen must be in the designated fishing areas.

The cost per angler is $35 if pre-registered and $40 in person.

Proceeds go to St. Augustine Services, serving youth and families for 30-plus years.

Click here for more information and to register.

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