Make a Difference Fishing

Helping those with SPecial Needs Experience the Simple Joy and CAMARADERIE Of Fishing!

We were able to schedule one tournament this year on Pier 60.

The pier was badly damaged in last year's hurricanes.

The City of Clearwater is planning to re-open Pier 60 to fishing at the beginning of September. However, if for some reason they are unable to re-open Pier 60 by our tournament date (9/13) we may have to re-schedule or cancel the tournament.

We will contact all pre-registered anglers if we cancel or re-schedule.

About Us

Make A Difference Fishing Tournament Inc. is a 501 (C) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children and adults with disabilities through fishing tournaments and other programs that facilitate involvement in marine education and recreation.

For thirty years Make A Difference Fishing Tournament, Inc. has grown to accommodate thousands of participants with special needs in annual fishing tournaments in Florida and one in Georgia.

Every angler that attends a tournament receives FREE FISHING GEAR including: a rod and reel, tackle and bait. All anglers and guests are given free food and drinks throughout the day on the day of the event.

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Fishing Tournaments & Events

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Giving Back

Our sincere appreciation goes out to all business and individual sponsors for their donations, benefit auction items and time to raise money for our fishing tournaments and grant program. Without your donations our tournaments would not be possible. Thank you!

Charity Sponsorship

Through generous support from companies and people like you, our marine education, fishing tournaments and events have been made possible in Florida.

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Volunteer for a Great Cause

Our fishing tournaments rely on caring volunteers who want to help special needs kids and adults have a fun-filled day on the water. For many, these events are the only time they’ll have a chance to experience the fun.