From left, angler Wayne Meland, guide Andrew Bostick and angler Jon Kukk prepare to launch for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida's 2026 RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Fishing Tournament. The Oct. 23-25 event raised $255,276 in net revenue to support water quality research, habitat restoration and environmental conservation programs across Southwest Florida. The trio won first place in the guided artificial division.
Conservancy of Southwest Florida raised $255,276 in net revenue through its 2026 RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Fishing Tournament, held Oct. 23-25. The event attracted 140 anglers and fishing guides and 37 sponsors to support water quality programs across Southwest Florida. Proceeds will fund scientific research, waterway monitoring, mangrove restoration, environmental education and Everglades restoration efforts. The Naples-based nonprofit, headquartered at 1495 Smith Preserve Way, works to protect natural resources across Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. This year's tournament honored longtime Naples resident and former Conservancy board member Chris Campbell.
(0) comments
Welcome to the discussion.
Log In
Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.
Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.
Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.
Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.