Managing the Freshwater Fisheries of Florida: Past and Present

Program Type:

History & Culture, Lectures

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
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Managing the Freshwater Fisheries of Florida; Past and Present

Presented by:

  • Hayden Wennerdahl, Biological Scientist, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

A Florida History Lecture Series Summer 2025 "What A Catch!" Program

Program begins promptly at 2PM

About This Lecture

Florida is home to incredibly diverse freshwater ecosystems that occupy more than 1.5 million acres of lakes and rivers throughout the state. The management of these freshwater fishery resources for their own well-being and the for the benefit of people has been the focus of state fish and wildlife management agencies for decades. While many management strategies have remained unchanged, new research and additional challenges fuel the development of new management tools.

About This Series

Now here’s a collection of fish stories you’ve just got to hear! Fishing and marine harvesting, whether for sport, for profit, or for survival, has been a big part of life in our region since the days of the Native Americans. Join the staff of the Sarasota County History Center and special guests as we explore fishing’s fascinating role in our past.