A nationwide call to anglers: share the gift that changed your life
All great traditions start somewhere, and this June marks the inaugural National Take a Friend Fishing Month™ —a celebration designed to inspire anglers across America to introduce someone new to fishing.
Fishing is one of the most powerful ways to connect with the people you love and the outdoors around you. Take a Friend Fishing Month exists to make that happen.
– Tom Lang, Fishing’s Future Executive Director
Take a Friend or Your Family Fishing
Introduce someone new to the thrill of fishing!
Follow the Coalition
Enjoy stories from coalition members and share your own on your social
Tag Your Posts
Share your experience using #TakeAFriendFishing and #FishingsFuture
Donate to Fishing’s Future
Support families through fishing education by donating to Fishing’s Future
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PREPARE FOR YOUR FISHING ADVENTURE
Making a difference in the lives of others by sharing your love of fishing.
Follow the Coalition
Enjoy stories from coalition members and share your own on your social!
Get Your License
Make it official, Purchase a fishing license in your state at places like Bass Pro Shops or Academy Sports & Outdoors. Check your state for Free Fishing days!
Find a Spot Near You
Not sure where to go? Find local access points and fishing opportunities by visiting this link: Take Me Fishing
Take an Online Fishing’s Future Course
Learn the basics of fishing and build confidence on the water by taking a course from Fishing’s Future.
Brush Up your Skills
Visit Zebco Academy for great instructional videos to brush up on your fishing skills
Check Local Bass Forecast
Increase your catch rate by up to 4X by checking Bass Forecast and get personalized fishing forecasts, bait recommendations, and solunar data.
National Take a Friend Fishing Month Coalition
Fishing’s Future is joined by a powerhouse lineup of 18 legendary anglers and outdoor personalities to champion this movement. Each member credits their life path to the moment someone first took them fishing … and now they’re calling on America to do the same.
The Coalition boasts eight members of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, two Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame members, and multiple generations of professional anglers. Collectively, Coalition members have won eight Bassmaster Classic Championships, 26 Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles, notched 60 sacks in the NFL, taught millions to fish and hunt, and developed lure innovations that have caught millions of fish.
Connect. Cast. Compete
Two tournaments. All waters. All skills levels. Who can take the most friends fishing and who is the most fishing family in America? Sign up today to support Fishing’s Future, get exclusive partner discounts, win prizes, and have a shot at a dream fishing vacation at South Padre Island, Texas.
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