Nature Coast Challenge April 18, 2026

CATCH, PHOTO, RELEASE Kayak Fishing Tournament

Yankeetown, Florida

The date is set for the 15th Annual Nature Coast Challenge – a Kayak Catch, Photo and Release Fishing Tournament in Yankeetown, Florida. The Nature Coast Challenge is a conservation based tournament (catch, photo, release) and is open to all anglers, weekend warriors, to tournament pros in non motorized kayaks or canoes. We encourage Junior Anglers to participate FREE of charge to encourage future anglers in the sport. All anglers must register online, even Juniors (see link below to register).

The Captains’ Meeting & Fish Fry will be Friday evening April 17, 2026, doors open at 5:30 pm for check-in. 

You can fish the Withlacoochee River or the Gulf of Mexico (Click on the “Fishable Zones” on the menu above). Fishing will start on Saturday April 18, 2026 at first light.

We encourage you to register and pay online this year – click the link below to go to our online registration site. Registration will open on January 5th at midnight.

Registration for 15th Annual Nature Coast Challenge

You will find our standard refund policy on the registration form.

Please give careful consideration to the protection of yourself and others during all tournament gatherings.  

If you need assistance please contact the Lions Club at Inglis.ytownlions@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the next Nature Coast Challenge!

Hosted by The Lions Club of Inglis Yankeetown and the Inglis Yankeetown Lions Foundation, Inc.
inglis.ytownlions@gmail.com
(352) 505-7936
All net proceeds support Inglis Yankeetown Lions Foundation charities

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE INGLIS YANKEETOWN LIONS FOUNDATION, INC., REGISTRATION NUMBER CH31344 MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE 1-800-435-7352. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT,APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.