Get ready to get hooked on one of Scouting’s most popular outdoor skills! Scouts are invited to earn their Fishing Merit Badge at this exciting, hands-on workshop hosted at the River Center. Set along the beautiful Loxahatchee River, this experience blends skill-building, outdoor adventure, and conservation education in a fun and supportive setting.
During the program, Scouts will work through key requirements of the Fishing Merit Badge while learning the fundamentals every angler needs to know. Instruction will include hands-on practice with knot tying, selecting and using tackle, and proper casting techniques. Scouts will also explore important topics such as fishing ethics, conservation and stewardship of aquatic resources, local fishing regulations, and how to identify common freshwater and saltwater fish species.
All equipment and materials provided.
What you can expect:
Fishing Safety / First Aid
What to Wear
Fishing Gear
Fishing Knots
Lures v. Baits
Leave No Trace
Catch & Release
Game Fish Regulations
Identify Your Fish
