The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a Women’s Saltwater Fishing Clinic in Ocala on September 15.

The free, day-long clinic is from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Millers Boating Center, 1661 NW 57th St.

The clinic is for women 18 years of age or older with no prior saltwater fishing experience needed.

Advance registration is required.

To register, call Tonya Hanna at 352-622-7757 or email Tonya@MillersBoating.com. 

If you are having issues registering or have other questions, please email Heather Sneed at Heather.Sneed@MyFWC.com, or call 850-487-0554.

Participants will take home a lifelong hobby and leave with a new appreciation for the marine environment. They will learn the basics of conservation stewardship, fishing ethics, angling skills, safety and the vulnerability of Florida’s marine ecosystems in a fun, laid-back atmosphere.

Lessons include knot tying, rod and reel rigging, cast netting, how to be a responsible marine resource steward, marine fish and habitat identification, catch-and-release techniques and more.