With the severe weather building in the Gulf of Mexico, this week’s event on the St. Johns River has been canceled.
DELAND, Fla. — The National Professional Fishing League and the West Volusia Visitor Center have canceled Stop #5 of the 2024 NPFL season on the St. Johns River out of DeLand, Florida, due to potential dangerous weather conditions.
The decision was made after tournament, state and local officials consulted with the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center and determined that imminent weather conditions are likely to make boating and travel unsafe.
“Our commitment is to the safety and well-being of our anglers,” said NPFL president Brad Fuller. “We take that commitment very seriously and believe that the forecasted weather presents a threat that’s too great to risk.”
Georgia Turner, Executive Director of the West Volusia Visitor Center, local host for the event, agreed adding, “We look forward to hosting the NPFL under more favorable conditions in the future. It’s not often that weather threatens our activities here, but when it does, we take it very seriously. Canceling the tournament is in the best interest of all concerned.”