FGCU Fishing Opportunities

FGCU Fishing Access Card's

(Free & required by policy)

The cards are Free for FGCU Affiliates!  They are for educational and access purposes.  Simply show your FGCU ID & a Florida fishing license to a FGCU Outdoors staff member and they will issue a card free of charge.  This card is issued to ensure that all persons fishing know the rules of the lake and are respectful of the surrounding environment.

FGCU Fishing Card Access - Curriculum Outline

1. FGCU Lake / Land Boundaries
2. Leave No Trace Principles
3. Catch & Release Rules
4. The rules in regards to the use of or catching bait on FGCU Property.
5. FGCU affiliated personal only, all others must be removed from the grounds immediately due to lake use agreement with Miromar & Liability.
6. Patrol of the area will be done as normal by campus police, although recreation staff may ask to see a person’s card that is fishing at any time.  If not in compliance, then campus police may be notified.  
7. No vessels are permitted on the FGCU / Miromar waters that are not owned by the university.  Private motorboats, jet skis, sailboats, or other non approved vessels, no matter the size, are strictly prohibited.   
8. No Feeding any wildlife- (Especially alligators, which is a felony)
9. You must have a valid Florida Fishing License.