Gone Fishin’: June 18 is National Go Fishing Day & we want to see your photos on SnapJAX 🎣

Florida is known as the Fishing Capital of the World

Fishing on the Jacksonville Beach Pier (News4JAX) (WJXT)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – June 18 is National Go Fishing Day!

Florida, known as the “Fishing Capital of the World,” boasts more world record fish catches than any other state or country due to its vast bodies of water.

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During our Jax Best campaign, the Annual Anglers for a Cure Inshore Slam Fishing Tournament won “Jacksonville’s best fishing tournament” and Team Buck Rogers won “Jacksonville’s best fishing charter.”

How have you enjoyed the sport in the past? We want to see it all, whether it’s photos out on the boat or your favorite fishing spot.

Related: FWC changes bass fishing rules in Alachua lakes to ‘make Florida the undisputed trophy bass capital of the world’ | FWC reminds anglers of changes for snook beginning Jan. 1

Upload your photos and videos on SnapJAX using the “Local Events” Channel and “National Go Fishing Day” Category!

Click here to upload your photo.

Kristinam92

Nice Mackerel caught in Marathon, Fl

Orange Park
Kristinam92

Our 4year old, Emilia fishing in Marathon, Fl

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Watching the sunset on St John's River

Jacksonville
Carianne Luter

Fishing with my dad in 2015 near the Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve.

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Ed Van Voorhis 904.

ED Van Voorhis. Nice day to be an American in Mayport village have a great day

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Kerhayel

So gorgeous in Palatka FL


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