About US

The Halifax Sport Fishing Club (HSFC) was established in August 1967, and is a "registered not-for-profit organization". For over 50 years, HSFC has a long history of involvement in community service projects:

Maintenance and placement of Port Authority artificial reefs

Construction of wheelchair-accessible docks at local boat ramps

Free fishing contests and picnics for physically or economically challenged children and adults

Fishing outings for the elderly, especially those in nursing homes and assisted living facilities

Fund raising activities for the benefit of other non-profits and community causes

Support for local Marine Science Centers and museums

Club meetings are held monthly on the third Thursday at doors open at 6:30 PM and are open to visitors and those interested in joining. We invite you to come early to spend some time with us and enjoy the fellowship, share fishing stories, and relax in the atmosphere of our clubhouse deck overlooking the beautiful Halifax River.

Our History

The Halifax Sport Fishing Club was established in 1967 and incorporated in 1969 as a "registered not-for-profit Sec. 501(c)(4) organization". Our headquarters is the Riverside Pavilion, 3431 South Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, Florida overlooking the Intra-Coastal Waterway.

For over 50 years, our members have dedicated their efforts to a mission based on two guiding principles:

  1. Promoting responsible fishing and safe boating in east central Florida estuaries and Atlantic coastal waters.

  2. Providing valuable community services to improve the lives of those around us.

Since its inception, HSFC has taken a leadership role in the effort to preserve the environment and promote safety…

Special Needs

For over thirty years the Halifax Sport Fishing Club has been hosting an annual special needs fishing tournament for mentally and physically challenged kids, and young adults in the greater Daytona area. This event happens yearly on the first Saturday of May.

After the handicap accessible fishing docks were built under the Dunlawton bridge, founding member of the club, Don Monico felt the club should be active in developing a tournament that would insure their use. A tournament was developed that would bring mentally and physically challenged kids and young adults to the fishing piers for a day of fishing, lunch, awards and gifts for all who attended. With support from the club membership, local business and care givers the program has grown over the years to…