JR. ANGLER FISHING TOURNAMENT 2020

The Loxahatchee River District’s River Center, in partnership with Fishing Headquarters, is delighted to announce the 7th Annual Jr. Angler Fishing Tournament. Due to its high popularity last year with over 50 anglers, participation for this year’s tournament is expected to grow. Interested anglers should mark their calendars and set their reels for Saturday, June 27th when the contest officially opens.

Anglers will have until August 1st, 2020 to accumulate points in this unique catch-and-release tournament. By having the anglers photographed with the fish they catch and then submitted online. The contest is run over the course of several weeks instead of just a single day of competition. In addition, the contest awards points not only for the number of fish caught, but also for the number of different species represented in the submissions. The more fish you catch and the more species you catch, the better your chances are to win! These innovative guidelines encourage contestants to spend time throughout the summer exploring the diversity of habitats and fish species in our Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

The tournament is open to anyone between the ages of 5 and 17, but registration is required before submitted photographs can be awarded points. Winners will be virtually announced on Friday, August 7th.

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The River Center is Closed to the public until further notice.

All programs are cancelled until further notice, with the exception of our Jr. Angler Fishing Tournament.

The mission of the River Center is to foster a sense of environmental stewardship for the Loxahatchee River’s diverse watershed with quality education programs, exhibits and meaningful events. We remain committed to that mission, while being proactive in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While we always practice sound hygiene at our nature center, we do not want to risk a visitor coming into contact with the disease because we cannot offer safe social distance.

The Loxahatchee River District is committed to maintaining public health in our communities.

The River Center features live aquatic tanks, interactive exhibits, and a touch tank that represent the Loxahatchee River system from a freshwater cypress swamp to seagrass-dominated estuary to marine ecosystems. The center provides a fun, educational opportunity for school children, adults, visitors, and long-time residents to learn about Florida’s first National Wild and Scenic River.

Our Mission is to foster a sense of environmental stewardship for the Loxahatchee River’s diverse watershed with quality education programs, exhibits and meaningful events.