Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club News

August 2023 Meeting Recap

August 2023 Meeting Recap

It was a great time had by all for the Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club and the annual fish fry. We had 28 pounds of Mahi-Mahi to go around.   Thank you to our fry cooks, White's Tackle for the door prizes, and Miller's Ale House for the prize to the best...

July 2023 Meeting Recap

July 2023 Meeting Recap

For our July meeting we welcomed Jim Oppenborn who reviewed artificial reef development and deployment of the M/V Time! Over 100 boats came out to witness this event. Send Jim any info you have regarding the fishing action at this and any of the reef sites off of our...

June 2023 Meeting

June 2023 Meeting

Dr. Matt Ajemian with FAU Harbor Branch gave the FPSC Members a wonderful overview of current research topics taking place within our very own local fisheries. The main points covered reefs and fish population growth, sharks and depredation (we hate that sharks get a...

May Meeting

May Meeting

Kevin McGuire from the US Coast Guard was our special guest speaker.  He had a great array of stories from our very own waterways and simple rules for boating safety.  The FPSC thanks him for his knowledge and information critical to continued safety on the seas!

Snorkel Trail

Snorkel Trail

A possible Snorkel Trail could be coming to Fort Pierce. The dive/fishing trail will be along the Fort Pierce City Marina's (FPCM) breakwater islands. This area is home to many juvenile fish and invertebrates. Attached please find photos of species we found on...

Back the Blue Event

Back the Blue Event

The FPSC was at the FPPD Back the Blue event at Causeway Cove Marina today.   It was a special event and we were able to teach some children the love of fishing !!We want to thank DeBrook's, White's Tackle, Miller's Ale House, St. Lucie Battery and Tire, our sponsors...

April Meeting Recap

April Meeting Recap

The April FPSC met for a presentation from Captain Tim Simos, who gave a review of tricks to hand lining rods, and local Goliath Grouper, and Cobia fishing. Also, FPSC Members will be at the Back the Blue event April 22nd at Causeway Cove Marina 10a-2p. We will be...

September Meeting Recap

September Meeting Recap

The September Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club meeting enjoyed an evening talking about live bait and the mullet run with Captain Colton Hester! Everyone walked away with some live bait ideas to try out soon!  September marks board elections and we welcome back our...

June Meeting Recap

June Meeting Recap

Dr. Matt Ajemian with FAU Harbor Branch gave the FPSC Members a wonderful overview of current research topics taking place within our very own local fisheries.  The main points covered reefs and fish population growth, sharks and depredation (we hate that sharks get a...

May Meeting Recap

May Meeting Recap

Kevin McGuire from the US Coast Guard was our special guest speaker.  He had a great array of stories from our very own waterways and simple rules for boating safety.  The FPSC thanks him for his knowledge and information critical to continued safety on the...