ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2025 Reel in the Fun – Kids Fishing Tournament on Sunday, July 13, at the Vilano Fishing Pier in St. Augustine.
Children aged 4 to 12 are invited to compete for prizes based on the weight of the fish they catch.
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The tournament is part of the annual Parks and Recreation Month celebration and will take place from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Participants must check in at 8 a.m., with the tournament starting at 9 a.m. and concluding at 11 a.m. An awards ceremony will follow at 11:15 a.m.
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The event is catch-and-release only, adhering to the fishing rules set by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission:
- Adult supervision is required for all participants.
- Contestants are responsible for providing all necessary supplies for the tournament.
- Adults may assist with baiting hooks, netting fish, removing fishhooks, and untangling lines.
- Only one fishing pole is allowed in the water at a time, although contestants can have a backup ready.
- Fishing is restricted to the pier, and only live or dead bait is permitted; artificial lures are not allowed.
If participants need assistance during the tournament, they can raise their hand for help from staff members.
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Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish by weight in each age category, with length used as a tiebreaker if necessary. Participants also have the chance to enter a drawing for a prize basket after July.
For more information, residents are encouraged to call the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier Gift Shop at 904-209-0326.
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