Wake N Bait Beach Cleanups
Help keep the coast we fish clean. Join our crew on local beach cleanups that protect the waters, wildlife, and spots we love.
Meet the Wake N Bait Beach Cleanups
Wake N Bait was built around days on the water. Those trips only stay special if the coast stays healthy. Our beach cleanups are a simple way for anglers, families, and friends to give back to the same ocean and bays we rely on.
Each event is open to all experience levels. You do not have to be a hardcore fisherman to join. If you enjoy clean beaches, cold mornings, and seeing full trash bags instead of full plastic bottles, you will fit right in.
Upcoming cleanups
Updates as of December 2025
Our beach cleanups run in seasons. Right now we do not have the next date locked in, but more events are on the way.
If you want to be one of the first to know about future Wake N Bait Beach Cleanups, here are a few easy ways to stay in the loop:
What to expect
01
Check in and safety
We meet at the check in spot, hand out bags and tools, and do a quick safety briefing. You pick your zone and group up with friends or other volunteers.
02
Cleanup and tally
We spread out along the beach or shoreline, collect trash, and keep an eye out for fishing line, hooks, and plastic. At the end we weigh or estimate what we removed.
03
Hangout and share
After the cleanup we regroup for photos, quick stories, and an optional fishing tip or knot demo. If conditions allow, some of us may wet a line nearby.
What to bring and what we provide
What to bring
What we provide
Impact from past cleanups
Small, consistent efforts add up. We track what we collect so we can see progress over time and share our results with the community.
The numbers below are cleanups since 2021. We will keep updating them as more events happen.
24
cleanups hosted
13
volunteers who have joined at least once
60+
pounds of trash removed from local beaches and shorelines
Fishing line, hooks, and plastics logged so we know what shows up most often
When we know what keeps washing up, we can design better habits and better gear.
Beach cleanup FAQ
When a cleanup date is posted, yes. Signing up helps us plan bags, gloves, and tools.
While there are no events scheduled right now, you can still join our email list so you are ready to register as soon as new dates are announced.
No. The cleanup itself does not require a fishing license.
You only need a valid license if you plan to fish before or after the event where a license is normally required.
Yes. Kids are welcome with an adult.
We will assign families to safer sections of the beach and ask everyone to be careful around the waterline, rocks, and any sharp objects.
Safety comes first. If conditions are unsafe because of heavy wind, waves, or storms, we will reschedule or cancel.
We send updates by email and on social if anything changes.
No. Stay as long as you can within the event window. Even thirty focused minutes of cleanup helps.
Absolutely. If you have a fishing club, school group, or company team that wants to join, mention it in your signup so we can plan an area for you.
Want to join a future cleanup
If you are down for sandy shoes, early mornings, and leaving the beach better than you found it, make sure you are on our radar.
Use the button below to get notified when the next Wake N Bait Beach Cleanup goes live.