The annual fishing tournament is one of the most storied and longest standing traditions when it comes to events held by BBBS Broward. This event has been occurring for four decades!

Forty years ago, John Weller – a six -time cancer survivor and founder of the non-profit foundation Freedom Waters, an organization responsible for taking children with cancer out onto the water – began the annual fishing tournament. As a part of Weller’s mission to improve lives through the power of nature’s beauty and his love for the water, he has passed on a legacy of strength and hope to every South Florida volunteer and child who has participated in the tournament in the four decades since.

Are you a boat captain interested in participating in The Big Fish? CLICK HERE

2023 EVENT DETAILS

  • When: TBD

  • Time: 8 AM

  • Where: Bahia Mar, 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

  • Participants: Bigs & Littles

  • Cost: No fee

2022 PRESENTED BY

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PREVIOUS EVENT SPONSORS 

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     Previous Year Winners:

  • Biggest Fish

    • First place: Little Brother Paul and Little Sister Ana with a 38” dolphin caught on Blue Fin with Captain Jack Milbery
    • Second place: Little Sister Ta’leah with a 36” dolphin, caught on Fish On! with Captain Andy Duke
    • Third place: Little Sister Charnise with a 32” dolphin caught on Fish On! with Captain Andy Duke

  • Most Fish

    • First place:  Little Brothers Nashon and Mark with 30 fish total, caught on Lyn-de II with Captain Daniel Kamperveen
    • Second place:  Little Brothers James and Guy with 27 fish total, caught on Lyn-de II with Captain Daniel Kamperveen
    • Third place: Little Brother Roby with 26 fish total, caught on Snappers and Grunts with Captains Mike Cunningham and Karen Tedesco

  • Smallest Fish

    • Winner:  Keteria with a 3” grunt caught on Scarab Zoom with Captain Rod Valez

For additional information, please call (954) 584-9990 or register for tickets below.

Youth in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward Program*

100% Graduated from high school
Improved in emotional regulation, social competence, and school connectedness.
99% Stayed out of the juvenile justice system

*Based on our Annual Report 2022