The popular "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" University returns to the Gulf Coast March 21-22 for their saltwater inshore fishing seminar at Bass Pro Shops Fort Myers. On Saturday, March 21 is the seminar and on Sunday, March 22 is optional guided fishing on charter boats. Hosted by the nonprofit Ladies Let's Go Fishing Foundation, the event offers classroom instruction, hands-on fishing activities, conservation, networking and optional boat fishing. No equipment or experience is required.
Perfect for women and teens who want to learn local fishing, this "No-Yelling School of Fishing" offers an immersive fishing educational experience on Saturday from 9:30 am to 4 pm. The sessions begin with presentations by Captain Barry Nicholls "Cuda" on inshore/backcountry fishing, equipment usage and conservation. In the afternoon are hands-on fishing skill practice for releasing, dehooking/conservation, knot tying, lure usage, fly, spin and net casting, fish fighting techniques and more conducted by local guides.
On Sunday, participants can opt to fish from flats charters for redfish, snook, trout and other species.
Bass Pro Shops is located at Gulf Coast Town Center, 10040 Gulf Center Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33913. Registration starting at $99, or $55 each for mothers bringing teens includes instruction, use of equipment, hands-on training, fundraisers and gifts worth $20. No equipment or experience is necessary. Class size is limited. Sunday inshore fishing is additional. Registration and information is on www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.
The LLGF series is supported by major partners including Mercury, Magic Tilt trailers, Power-Pole, Penn, Lowrance and Fish Florida. Largest Annual Sponsors are ICOM, CCA Florida STAR, Bob's Machine Shop, AFTCO, Smith Optics, Frogg Toggs, Hubbards Marina, Star Brite, Egret Baits, Flambeau Outdoors, Danco, Preferred Marine Sales Group and Big Rock Sports Conservation Foundation. Other supporters are on the website.
Upcoming 2026 LLGF events are:
Jan. 30-Feb.1 Islamorada Women's Sailfish Tournament Islamorada, FL
Feb. 21 Hubbard's Offshore Fishing
March 21-22 South Gulf Coast Saltwater Weekend Inshore Seminar and Fishing Fort Myers, FL
April 17-19 South Florida Offshore Seminar and Fishing Fort Lauderdale, FL
April 25 Naples FL Bottom Fishing
May 15-17 Keys Fishing Screamin' Reels Learning on the Water Tavernier, FL Keys
June 17-22 Isla Mujeres, Mexico fishing
Sept. 12, 2026 Freshwater Bass Seminar and fishing South Florida Dania Beach, FL
Oct. 16-18 Keys Saltwater Weekend Seminar and Fishing Islamorada, FL Keys
Nov. 21-22 St. Augustine Surf Fishing Academy Guy Harvey Resort
For details on upcoming LLGF events, including on-water fishing opportunities, visit: www.ladiesletsgofishing.com phone: (954) 475-9068 email fish@ladiesletsgofishing.com or www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing.