About Us

Est. 2001

The Brooks Fishing Club (BFC) was formed in 2001 and today consists of 150 members and a waiting list at any given time of approximately 15. It was formed as a men’s club for the purpose of promoting fellowship, successful recreational fishing, education, and environmental responsibility. Any owner-resident of the Brooks community in Estero Florida is eligible to become a member. The Club’s 150-member limitation results from the limited capacity of our meeting room, which necessitates the Wait List.

Meetings

The Club meets at the Brooks Commons Club’s Enrichment Center on the second Tuesday of each month, November through April, at 9 a.m. (coffee & donuts at 8:30, since fishermen like to get an early start). Members discuss local area fresh and saltwater fishing experiences, upcoming trips and hear from featured speakers on fishing and water quality topics. Each meeting concludes with a drawing for a fishing-related prize.

Trips & Events

The Club arranges regular backwater, freshwater and offshore fishing trips…featuring spinning and flyfishing methods. Also popular are our pontoon trips in Estero Bay. We conduct fishing contests and clinics, and host numerous social activities, including instructional cooking lunches and an annual dinner for members and a guest.

Membership

Annual dues are currently $40 due by September 15. Inquiries regarding membership should be directed to the Club secretary, Jeff Kosch at BFCSecretary@gmail.com.  Brooks Fishing Club is a 501 (c)  non-profit organization.

Wait listed people are routinely invited to scheduled pontoon trips and beach fishing and on occasion fishing charters when trips are not full.