Florida anglers can win big during FWC contest

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission revealed all 10 freshwater locations across the state where pink-tagged bass worth big prizes are swimming right now. (Provided by FWC)

Anglers fishing for bass in the state of Florida can win much more than just a great catch this summer.

Florida Fish and Wildlife has launched TrophyCatch Florida, a program that will reward anglers with up to a $6,000 prize when they catch a largemouth bass with a bright pink tag.

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Two trophy-sized bass have been caught across the state, while eight others are yet to be caught. Those pink-tagged fish can still be caught in Collier, Putnam, Volusia, Gadsen Leon, Polk, Highlands, Levy and Citrus Counties.

Each angler that catches and documents their catch can win a $5,000 gift card to Bass Pro Shops through Sept. 30, along with additional prizes.

For more information about this catch-release contest, click on this link.


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