Eight adventurous women from across Florida joined the “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing” (LLGF) event in Naples, FL on April 25, heading 30 miles offshore with A&B Charters to experience a day of learning and angling. The ladies hooked an impressive 330 fish – 27 of which were kept including five keeper red grouper.
Fishing in calm seas, the group reeled in lane, vermilion and mangrove snapper, as well as red grouper, white grunts and more. Instruction was provided onboard, helping both beginners and experienced anglers build confidence and skill.
“Fishing is much more than catching fish – it’s about building confidence, learning new skills and creating unforgettable memories on the water,” said Betty Bauman, Founder of LLGF. “Seeing women land their first offshore fish species or discover a new passion for the sport is what makes these programs so rewarding.”
Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing offers a variety of programs throughout Florida to empower women through fishing and connect them with like-minded peers. Most events include classroom education paired with hands-on fishing, while others take place entirely on the water to help women learn or sharpen their skills in real time.
Upcoming 2026 events, all including fishing, include:
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 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
Contact: info@ladiesletsgofishing.com; www.ladiesletsgofishing.com, www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing.
Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing sponsors and partners whose support makes these programs possible include: Major partners 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, Danco, Preferred Marine Sales Group and Big Rock Sports Conservation Foundation.
The Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Foundation (LLGF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to introducing women and families to fishing while promoting conservation and responsible angling. Dubbed the “No-Yelling School of Fishing,” LLGF offers hands-on training, immersive seminars, and fishing trips across Florida and internationally. Founded in 1997 by Betty Bauman, the organization has educated over 9,000 graduates and gained national recognition in outlets such as NBC Nightly News, CBS, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. Information is at https://ladiesletsgofishing.com
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