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Angler Outreach

Visit our Stock Enhancement Research Facility at Port Manatee, where you will learn about marine aquaculture and the importance of Sport Fish Restoration.

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Students from Youth For Christ in Manatee County (above) take on the role of Jr. scientists to investigate the health and biology of a hatchery-reared fish.

The Stock Enhancement Research Facility (SERF) at Port Manatee conducts Outreach and Education programs for all ages and groups. Anglers are encouraged to visit our marine hatchery to learn more about marine aquaculture, red drum biology and the role of stock enhancement in Florida's sport fisheries.

Come visit us!
The Florida Marine Hatchery is located in Port Manatee just off of State Road 41, at 14495 Harllee Road, Port Manatee, Florida 34221.

If you are coming from the Tampa or St. Petersburg area, take I-275 south over the Skyway Bridge to Exit #2 (old #1) heading toward Port Manatee. From I-75, exit at Moccassin Willow Road. Head west for 5 miles. Turn right on State Road 41 toward Port Manatee. From State Road 41, turn left on Piney Point Road; then turn right on Harlee Road.

The Hatchery is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call to schedule your personalized tour.

Angler Outreach Comes to You!
FWC Biologists take fisheries biology and marine conservation on the road! We customize presentations to meet the needs of local clubs, school groups, and other organizations. To learn how Angler Outreach can come to you, or to schedule a personal or group tour, please contact Gina Russo, Outreach Coordinator for the Port Manatee Field Lab, at (941) 723-4505, fax (941) 723-4507, or e-mail Angler Outreach

Outreach Calender of Events
Florida Sportsman Fishing Shows

Ft. Myers-January 2008 

Ft. Walton Beach—February 2008

Jacksonville—March 2008

Sarasota-March 2008

West Palm Beach—September 2007

Miami—October 2007

Tampa—October 2007

Orlando—November 2007

Shallow Water Fishing Expo

Sarasota—TBA

Frank Sargeant Hunting and Fishing Expo

Tampa State Fairgrounds—March 2008

Kids Fishing Clinics

Crystal River—February 25 

Sarasota—April 8 

Pensacola—May 20

Summerland Key—May 13

Panacea—May 2006

Panama City Beach—June 10

Fernandina beach—June 17

Cape Canaveral—June 24

West Palm Beach—August 2006

Naples—September 2006

Pt. Salerno—September 2006

Manatee County Fishing College

Manatee County Convention Center—February 4

Florida State Fair in Tampa

State Fairgrounds—February 9-20

Ladies Let's Go Fishing Clinics

Costa Rica—January 19-24 

Ft. Lauderdale—March 2006

St. Augustine—May 5-7 

Stuart—TBA 2006

Oceans Reef-July 2006

Sarasota—August 2006 

Islamorada—October 2006

Make a Difference Fishing Tournaments

Clearwater at Pier 60—October 2006

FWC's Marine Hatchery at Port Manatee—December 19 

Marine Quest in St. Petersburg

Fish and Wildlife Research Institute—April  22