Everglades City, FL 3-Day Fishing Event

Join us in Everglades City, FL for a 3-day saltwater fishing event.

Purpose: The event is designed to build meaningful relationships with other outdoorsmen for the purpose of leading them to, or back to, Jesus Christ.

Dates: April 24-26, 2026

Lodging:  We will be staying at Everglades Adventures Hotel Suites.  Lodging for Friday and Saturday nights is included in the cost.

Their address is: 107 Camellia St E, Everglades City, FL 34139.  Their website is located at Everglades Adventures Hotel Suites by Ivey House

Cost: $250 for fishermen, $200 for volunteers bringing a boat to the event.  This cost includes lodging, most meals, t-shirt, and fishing on volunteers’ boats throughout the event.

Age restrictions: Minimum age for participants is 18.

Fishing: Volunteers will be bringing boats to provide fishing opportunities.  Please bring your own tackle.  Our volunteer boat owners are paying their way and are not professionals – nor are they licensed guides. No tips are allowed, but split expenses like gas, ice, and bait. Each volunteer boat owner will be assigned a fishing party each day. While we keep fathers and sons together, usually you will be fishing with people you don’t know. This is done purposefully so please don’t be surprised.

We will try to pair volunteer boat owners with parties suitable to their preferred method of fishing, but please remember to be flexible as this won’t always be possible.  Volunteer boat owners will be introduced to their parties in our meetings. Please see your volunteer boat owner for assistance and/or special needs with regard to fishing.

Meals: Dinner for both nights, breakfast, and limited snacks provided.  Participants should plan to eat out for lunch on Saturday.

Giveaways: If you’d like to donate door prizes or fishing tackle, please contact Jesus Martinez at the phone number listed below.

Rules:

1. Perfect people are not allowed. Come as you are, no pretending.
2. No drunkenness. Alcohol in moderation is allowed, but not on the boats, please.
3. Please help keep the environment kid friendly.
4. Have a good time.

What to bring: 

• Valid Florida saltwater fishing license Florida Saltwater fishing see regulations here https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/
• Bed roll, blanket, pillow, towel, toiletries
• Rain gear and sunscreen (prepare for all weather conditions)
• Outdoor sitting chair
• Favorite snack and one to share with others
• Knives and baggies to clean your own fish if you choose to retain any
• Everyone should bring their own fishing gear and tackle as it is not expected of the volunteer boat owners to lend out their gear or tackle. If they choose to do so, please replace it.
• Cash for lunch, boat gas, ice, or any live bait you would like to use
• An open mind, an open heart, and a good attitude.  Remember, everyone there is a volunteer, so set your expectations as though you are going on a weekend trip with friend.

Contact info: Please contact Jesus Martinez or Juan Carranza with any questions.  Jesus can be reached at [email protected].  Juan can be reached at [email protected].

Schedule of events:

Friday: 

     12:30 PM                   Check-in

     1:00 PM                     Orientation/safety briefing

     2:00 PM                     Evening fishing trip

     7:30 PM                     Dinner/devotion

Saturday:

     5:30 AM                     Breakfast/devotion

     6:30 AM                     Morning fishing trip

     Noon                         Lunch

     2:30 PM                     Afternoon fishing trip

     8:00 PM                     Dinner/devotion

Sunday:

     5:30 AM                     Breakfast

     6:30 AM                     Morning fishing trip

     11:00 AM                   Check out