WRFC 11 South Africa

We’re excited to share that Wabi Lures will be crafting a custom fishing lure for every participant at the World Recreational Fisheries Conference (WRFC). 🎣

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Home | 11th World Recreational Fisheries Conference Web page for the 11th World Recreational Fisheries Conference at Mpekweni Beach Resort, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 19-22 February 2026.

🎣 Speaker Announcement: Dr Nelly Isigi Kadagi 🌍

We are proud to announce Dr Nelly Isigi Kadagi as a confirmed speaker at the 11th WRFC 2026, taking place in SA for the first time.

📍 Eastern Cape, SA
📅 22–26 February 2026

🔗 Learn more & register: www.wrfc11.com

🎣 WRFC 2026 | Early-Bird Registration Open

⏰ Early-bird rates end 31 December 2025
📍 Eastern Cape | 22–26 Feb 2026

🔗 Register here: www.wrfc11.com

#WRFC11 #WRFC2026 #RecreationalFisheries #FisheriesScience #Sustainability

Travel support is now open for students, early-career researchers, and delegates from low- and middle-income countries who plan to attend the #WRFC2026 in SA.
🗓 Deadline: 25 November 2025
🌍 Apply here: wrfc11.com

Join us at Mpekweni Beach Resort, Eastern Cape!

The early fish catches the best deal! 🐟🌊
Join us for the 11th World Recreational Fisheries Conference (WRFC 2026) in South Africa, taking place from 22–26 February 2026 at the stunning Mpekweni Beach Resort and Hotel.

#WRFC11 #SouthAfrica #Fisheries #recreationalfisheries

Registration is OPEN for WRFC 2026 🎣

23–27 Feb ’26 | Mpekweni Beach Resort, South Africa

Be part of the global conversation on recreational fisheries science and management.

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#WRFC2026 #FisheriesScience #Conservation

Register today!

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Registration is now open for the WRFC11!
Join us 22–26 Feb 2026 at Mpekweni Beach Resort, South Africa, for a week of ideas, collaboration, and global connection in recreational fisheries.

REGISTER HERE 👉 www.wrfc11.com/registration
#WRFC11 #FisheriesScience #SouthAfrica #FishConference

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Joining us for WRFC 11 in the Eastern Cape? 🌊 Don’t just conference, explore the Eastern Cape! Beaches, mountains, safaris, food & culture await.

We know you'll love it as much as we do!

The Eastern Cape is more than just a host, it’s an experience.

#WRFC11 #EasternCape #SouthAfrica

🚨 It’s the last day to submit your WRFC 11 abstract.

No pressure, but this is really it.
No extensions. No regrets. Just a ticking clock.
🎣 Make it count: www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #Fisheries #AbstractDeadline

3 days until WRFC 11 abstract submissions close.
Remember when you missed the last deadline? Yeah, that.
This is your shot at redemption.
Submit here before the clock runs out: www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #Fisheries #AcademicLife

From catching her first fish at 2 to guiding marine conservation and education across Africa, Judy Mann-Lang brings decades of passion & leadership to #WRFC11!
Catch her at Mpekweni, South Africa!
Feb 21-26 2026
Abstracts due July 31 → www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
Speaker bio: www.wrfc11.com/programme

⏳ Remember when you didn't submit your abstract for #WRFC11 by June 30th? Lucky you, abstract submissions now extended until 31 July 2025! Share your research and join us in stunning Mpekweni, South Africa.
Submit here: wrfc11.com/abstracts
🎣 #WRFC11 #FisheriesScience #RecreationalFisheries

Speaker alert!
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Nelly Isigi Kadagi from @wwfafrica.bsky.social to #WRFC11 – happening in Mpekweni, South Africa in Feb 2026.
She’s a global leader in rec fisheries, conservation education, and billfish science.
Submit Abstracts Here: www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
6 Days Left!

🚨 Just 7 days left to submit abstracts for the World Recreational Fishing Conference in South Africa!
Join the global community in Mpekweni
21–26 Feb 2026 🌍🎣
www.wrfc11.com/submit-abstr...
#WRFC11 #RecreationalFisheries #CallForAbstracts #FishScience #SouthAfrica

Big News for WRFC 11! Prof. Steven J. Cooke (@sjcfishy.bsky.social ) from Carleton University, a global expert in applied fish ecology and catch-and-release research, joins us as a keynote speaker at WRFC 11 in Mpekweni, South Africa. #WRFC11
🔗 wrfc11.com/programme
11-days left to submit abstracts!

WRFC11 Keynote Spotlight: Dr Valerio Sbragaglia @valeriosbra.bsky.social – integrative marine ecologist exploring the behavioural ecology of fish & fishers. From spearfishing roots to social media research, his work blends science & society. Catch him live at WRFC11 in South Africa! wrfc11.com

Three Decades of World Recreational Fishing Conferences: What Have We Learned About the Dynamics of Recreational Fisheries? Recreational fishing extends beyond catching fish, by connecting individuals with nature, generating environmental stewards, and contributing to local, regional, and national economies. Multi- and in...

🎣 Thinking about attending #WRFC11 in South Africa? Still on the fence?
This recent paper reflects on 30 years of global recreational fisheries conferences—and why they matter more than ever. A must-read for anyone invested in the future of the field. 🐟👇
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

🎣 Got research on fish, fishing, or fishers?
We’re calling for abstracts for WRFC11 – the world’s best rec fishing science meetup.
📍 South Africa, Feb 2026
📝 Bring your best work. Let’s talk fish.
www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #RecreationalFishing #FishScience #CallForAbstracts

🎣 Big fish, big ideas.
📍 South Africa
🗓️ 21–26 Feb 2026
The 11th World Recreational Fisheries Conference is casting off — and you’re on the hook.
#WRFC11 #FishingForTheFuture #RecreationalFisheries www.wrfc11.com