ishing Captain Favorite's Weekend Fishing Forecast

BRADENTON -- The first annual West Coast Tarpon Challenge will be held in Bradenton this weekend, with all proceeds benefiting All Children’s Hospital. There is even a kayak division which will commence on Saturday, the 24th. Fishing has been on fire, with tarpon congregating off the beaches and snook and trout biting inshore. Anglers are encouraged to get in on all the action in the upcoming weekend although there is a slight chance of thuderstorms all weekend. 

Upcoming Events 

West Coast Tarpon Challenge

• The West Coast Tarpon Challenge Committee welcomes anglers to their first annual event. The tournament dates are June 23 and June 24, 2012 and is open to all anglers. The mandatory captain's meeting will be held June 21, 2012 at Conley Buick GMC Subaru at 800 Cortez Road West in Bradenton. 
• Beverages and snacks will be offered at 7:00 pm and the meeting will start at 7:30 pm. All anglers must be represented. Proceeds of the challenge will benefit All Children's Hospital.
• There will be One Division for all the Kayak entries and it will be held on Saturday June 23. The boat competition will be held on Sunday June 24 and will have three divisions: Youth, Junior and Open, which any angler can enter. 
• The entry fee for the Open division is $150.00; Junior Division that is 13 years old to 18 years old and the Youth Division that is Kids-12 and under both have an Entry Fee is $50.00. Entries after 5:00 p.m. on June 11, 2012 will be a $180.00 for Open Division and $60.00 for Junior Division and Youth Division respectfully.
• Check-in begins at 1:00 pm until 3 pm at Conley Buick GMC to accommodate those who are traveling. 
• Every angler must accompany his or her pictures to weigh-master. Remember time counts in case of a tie. All Anglers who participate in the event will receive an Event T-shirt Design by Artist K.C. Scott and be given one Dinner ticket for the weigh-in. If you would like to purchase more tickets, they will be available for $10.00. 

• This tournament is for the sole purpose of raising money to support All Children's Hospital organization and having fun with your family and children.

County Seeks Public Input for Proposed Warner’s Bayou Renovations 

• Local residents, boaters, fishing enthusiasts and environmental supporters are invited to a third public workshop to discuss proposed renovations to Warner’s Bayou boat launch on July 11. 
• The workshop will be held at Palma Sola Elementary School cafeteria, 6806 5th Ave NW, Bradenton. The meeting is open to the public, and it will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a staff presentation that covers a new proposed plan based on public comments earlier this year. 

 

The new proposed plan includes the following highlights: 

1. The parking lot will not be paved and remain in its current condition, with the addition of grassed storm water runoff treatment areas added around the perimeter of the existing parking lots. Also, two ADA accessible, paved vehicular parking spaces will be created to replace two regular vehicular spaces located close to the existing ramp
2. No proposed pavilions
3. A new restroom building on the north side of the ramp
4. A new fish cleaning station attached to the restroom building

 

• A color rendering of the proposed changes can be found on the county website under Latest News. Additional details will be discussed during the July 11 meeting. There are no plans for vendors at the site and there will not be 24-hour access to a proposed new restroom. 
• Manatee County officials decided to postpone until at least Labor Day, 2012 any proposed repairs and improvements to Warner’s Bayou boat ramp. The ramp was scheduled to be closed for repair and upgrades in March, but many residents near the popular boat launch asked to have more input. County officials and staff met with concerned residents at the launch in March and again at Palma Sola Elementary School in April to ask for their feedback for the park. 
• For more information on Manatee County Government, visit online at www.mymanatee.org or call (941) 748-4501.

Fishing Forecast

A trough of low pressure over the western Caribbean will move northwest reaching the southeast Gulf of Mexico today. This trough of low pressure will become nearly stationary over the central and northeast Gulf through the weekend. This will result in periods of showers and thunderstorms with some gusty winds and choppy seas at times.

Thursday

East winds around 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thursday night will bring east winds around 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers in the evening. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Friday

Southeast winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop. A chance of thunderstorms. Friday night will bring southeast winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop. Scattered thunderstorms.

Saturday

South winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop. Scattered thunderstorms. Saturday night will bring southwest winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop. A chance of thunderstorms.

Sunday

Southwest winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop. A chance of thunderstorms. Sunday night will bring south winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop. A chance of thunderstorms.

Tides

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