Florida Keys
Fishing Tournaments
|
||
|
January 2007 |
||
| Jan 05 - 07 | Key Largo |
Key Largo Sailfish
Challenge Fishing for one of offshore angling's greatest prizes during a season when the sailfishing is typically excellent. Contact: (305) 852-9337 |
| Jan 12 - 14 | Islamorada |
22nd Annual Holiday Isle
Sailfish Tournament This all-release challenge is to target sailfish, the most plentiful billfish species off the Keys, especially in the winter. Contact: (305) 664-2321, x622 |
| Jan 14 - 17 | Islamorada |
The Outdoor Channel
Offshore Classic Anglers are to hunt for billfish and other offshore species for prizes and a chance to see themselves on the Outdoor Channel. Contact: (808) 325-9896 |
| Jan 18 - 20 | Islamorada |
Cheeca Lodge
Presidential Sailfish Tournament Anglers are to pursue sailfish, the most plentiful of the billfish off the Keys, in an official event of the World Billfish Series, Southeast Division. Contact: (305) 451-5094 |
| Jan 24 - 25 | Islamorada |
Islamorada Fishing Club
Sailfish Tournament Anglers are to target sailfish in the waters off the Sport Fishing Capital of the World for a hefty cash prize. The event is sponsored by Islamorada's historic fishing club. Contact: (305) 852-9337 |
| Jan 26 - 27 | Islamorada |
17th Annual Swamp Guides
Fishing Tournament This all-release competition is to target bonefish, redfish and snook in the shallows of the Keys and the saltwater fringes of the Everglades. Contact: (305) 664-3864 |
| Jan 26 - 28 | Key West |
Hog's Breath King
Mackerel Tournament Anglers are to use fast boats to target the voracious king mackerel, also known as kingfish, for cash prizes. Contact: (305) 797-1117 |
|
February 2007 |
||
| Feb 02 - 04 | Islamorada |
Islamorada Women's Sailfish Tournament |
|
March 2007 |
||
| March 02 - 03 | Islamorada |
Backbone Lures "Fish 'Til
You Lose It" Anglers are to compete to catch the famous fish of the flats and backcountry using one lure until they lose it. Contact: (305) 393-2156 |
| March 02 - 04 | Marathon |
8th Annual Capt. Leon
Shell Memorial Billfish Tournament Anglers are to pursue sailfish in honor of the late lure maker who made the Middle Keys his home. The event raises funds for the local hospice in-home-health care program. Contact: (305) 289-1310 |
| March 10 - 11 | Key West |
Key
West Fishing Tournament Kick-Off Event |
| March 27 - 30 | Islamorada |
Islamorada All-Tackle Spring Bonefish Tournament |
|
April 2007 |
||
| April 14 - 17 | Key Largo |
Ocean Reef BTU Backbone
Classic This tag-and-release tournament is to benefit the conservation group Bonefish and Tarpon Unlimited. Contact: (305) 367-2727 |
| April 17 - 21 | Key West |
World Sailfish
Championship Three days of hard-fought fishing are to be complemented by three evenings of fabulous food, drinks, fun and entertainment, including a free concert, gourmet meals and VIP parties. Contact: (305) 395-3474; (866) 482-7529 |
| April 27 - 29 | Key Largo |
Key Largo Dolphin Blast
Anglers pursue dolphin fish, one of the most beautiful and plentiful fish of the offshore waters of the Keys. Contact: (305) 852-9337 |
| April 29 - May 03 | Key West |
Tarponian Tournament
Anglers are to pursue the mighty silver kings of the Keys. Contact: (215) 542-1492 |
|
May 2007 |
||
| April 29 - May 03 | Key West |
Tarponian Tournament
Anglers are to pursue the mighty silver kings of the Keys. Contact: (215) 542-1492 |
| May 05 - 10 | Marathon |
21st Annual Faro Blanco
Invitational Tarpon Tournament Anglers are to tangle with silver kings in an event named for a famous Marathon resort, and which raises money for charities. Contact: (609) 645-1840, ext. 115 |
| May 06 - 07 | Marathon |
31st Ladies Tarpon
Tournament Women compete to catch and release tarpon in one of the longest running tournaments in the Keys. Contact: (305) 743-6139 |
| May 12 - 14 | Marathon |
41st Marathon
International Tarpon Tournament Anglers in one of the longest-running tournaments are to catch and release mighty silver kings using 12- and 20-pound tackle. Contact: (305) 743-6139 |
| May 17 - 19 | Key West |
Shell Key West Challenge
Highly-skilled anglers are to pursue a variety of offshore fish to benefit the Diabetes Research Institute. Contact: (305) 849-1437 |
| May 18 - 20 | Key Largo |
21st Annual Coconuts
Dolphin Tournament Anglers are to compete in an event named for a Key Largo restaurant that serves up plenty of dolphin fish, known on most menus as Mahi Mahi. Contact: (561) 741-1124 |
| May 20 - 23 | Islamorada |
13th Annual Outback
Steakhouse Golden Fly Invitational Tarpon Tournament This prestigious fly tournament for large tarpon benefits the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America and college scholarships for Keys students. Contact: (305) 664-2444 |
| May 26 | Key West |
Yamaha Dolphin Masters
Invitational Experienced offshore captains are to lead the chase for the colorful and acrobatic dolphin fish and a hefty first prize. Contact: (305) 296-7511 |
|
June 2007 |
||
| June 03 - 08 | Islamorada |
Don Hawley Invitational
Tarpon Tournament The world's best fly rod anglers are to pursue the mighty silver kings in one of the most storied tournaments in the Keys. Contact: (305) 664-2444 |
| June 11 - 13 | Islamorada |
Women's World
Invitational Fly Championship Tarpon Series This invitational fly tournament is open to men and women, and benefits environmental scholarship funds. Contact: (305) 664-5423; (305) 664-2080 |
| June 15 - 17 | Big Pine |
Big Pine & Lower Keys
Dolphin Tournament Anglers are to compete to catch dolphin fish, one of the most popular species in the Keys. Contact: (305) 872-2411 |
| June 16 - 17 | Key West |
Swordfish Event of the
Key West Fishing Tournament Series Anglers are to vie to achieve the most releases of swordfish during this overnight tournament. Contact: (305) 295-6601; (800) 970-9056 |
| June 16 - 18 | Marathon |
21st Annual Father's Day
Dolphin Derby Anglers celebrate Father's Day by catching one of the most beautiful, best-tasting and fastest growing fish in the sea, all to benefit the Marathon Jaycees. Contact: (305) 743-3434 |
| June 17 - 19 | Key West |
Fifth Annual Mercury/IGFA
Junior Angler World Championship Tournament Children ages 5 to 16, are to compete in this all-release championship after winning one of over 30 qualifying fishing tournaments. The young anglers fish for 23 eligible species. Contact: (954) 927-2628 |
| June 17 - 22 | Islamorada |
Gold Cup Tarpon
Tournament Fly rodders are to compete to catch and release giant tarpon during their annual migration through the Keys. The event raises money for children’s charities in the Keys. Contact: (305) 664-2444 |
| June 22 - 24 | Key West |
Key West Gator Club
Dolphin Derby Anglers are to compete to catch dolphin fish, a plentiful summertime treat off the Keys, to raise money for college scholarships. Contact: (305) 296-7511 |
| June 22 - 24 | Marathon |
Burdines Waterfront
Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna Tournament Anglers are to target two of the finest tasting fish in the Keys in an event named for a popular local restaurant. Contact: (305) 743-5317; fax (305) 743-2995 |
| June 30 | Key West |
Conch Republic Ladies
Dolphin Tournament This competition is for women only although male captains and mates are allowed. The event includes large cash prizes. Contact: (305) 296-7511 |
|
July 2007 |
||
| July 08 - 11 | Islamorada |
Rolex/IGFA Inshore
Championship Tournament Tournament winners from around the world are to compete for one of the most prized trophies in angling. The event targets permit, tarpon, bonefish, redfish and snook. Contact: (305)-927-2628 |
| July 13 - 15 | Islamorada |
Holiday Isle, Caribee
Boat Sales Dolphin Tournament Run-and-gunners take on the trollers in the Isle’s annual tournament for professional, amateur and junior anglers. This event targets dolphin fish, a plentiful summer-time fish off the Keys. Contact: (305) 664-2321, x622 |
| July 14 - 15 | Big Pine |
Geiger Key Dolphin Daze
Tournament Anglers are to pursue dolphin fish, one of the most dependable offshore species in the Keys summer. Contact: (305) 296-3553 |
| July 17 - 20 | Key West |
Del Brown Invitational
Permit Tournament Fly fishing for that other famous fish of the tropical shallows in honor of the late angling pioneer Del Brown, who caught and released more than 500 permit off the Keys. Contact: (305) 664-2444 |
| July 18 - 21 | Key West |
Key West Marlin
Tournament Anglers are to hunt for the mightiest of the offshore species in the same waters plied by novelist Ernest Hemingway. The event coincides with Key West’s annual Hemingway Days Festival. Contact: (305) 292-2710 |
| July 28 - 30 | Islamorada |
Dolphin Flashover
Tournament Anglers are to compete to catch dolphin fish in support of the Professional Firefighters of Monroe County and the Burn Foundation of the International Association of Firefighters. Contact: (305) 942-7223 |
| July 29 - 30 | Islamorada |
Islamorada Fishing Club
RedGhost Stalk Anglers compete to catch redfish and bonefish, the ghost of the flats, with the winners qualifying for the IGFA/Rolex Championship. Contact: (305) 664-3864; fax (305) 664-5250 |
|
August 2007 |
||
| Aug 14 - 16 | Big Pine |
Mercury Redbone@Large
Little Palm Island Grand Slam Anglers are to catch and release the famous fish of the flats to raise money for cystic fibrosis research. Contact: (305) 664-2002 |
| Aug 24 - 26 | Islamorada |
Islamorada Swordfish
Tournament Anglers are to compete to catch swordfish, a fish species that has recovered to healthy populations off the Keys. Modified release tournament benefiting the International Game Fish Association. Fish must be at least 60 inches long to qualify. Contact: (954) 501-5034 |
|
September 2007 |
||
| Sept 06 - 09 | Key West |
Mercury Redbone
Celebrity S.L.A.M. (Southernmost Light-Tackle Anglers Masters) This the first of the annual fall Redbone Trilogy events that raise money to fight cystic fibrosis. Top anglers and celebrities are to target tarpon, permit and bonefish with light tackle. Contact: (305) 664-2002 |
| Sept 07 - 08 | Key Largo |
Ghost Hunt Tournament
This bonefishing competition benefits the Don Hawley Foundation, which supports the Keys recreational fishing industry and marine research. Contact: (305) 852-6200; fax 852-6344 |
| Sept 21 - 24 | Marathon |
Marathon International
Bonefish Tournament Some of the best bonefish anglers anywhere will stalk the ghost of the flats in an area rich with them. This is an all-release spin or fly event with trophies and social events. Contact: (305) 743-7368 |
| Sept 25 - 28 | Key Largo |
Mercury Baybone
Celebrity Tournament This is the second of three catch-and-release tournaments that make up the annual Redbone Trilogy. Anglers are to target permit and bonefish to raise money for cystic fibrosis research. Email: redboneinc@aol.com Contact: (305) 664-2002 |
|
October 2007 |
||
| Oct 07 - 12 | Islamorada |
Mercury Outboards
Bonefishing World Championship Islamorada All-Tackle Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best bonefish anglers anywhere compete to catch and release the ghost of the flats. Donates to local charities. Contact: (305) 664-2444 |
| Oct 12 - 14 | Key Largo |
Take Stock in Children
Backcountry Challenge Anglers are to fish for snook and redfish to benefit the statewide scholarship program. Contact: (305) 451-2467; fax 451-2490 |
|
November 2007 |
||
| Nov 23 - 24 | Islamorada |
Islamorada Fishing Club Junior Derby |
| Nov 29 - Dec 02 | Islamorada |
Islamorada Sailfish Tournament |
| Nov 30 - Dec 02 | Islamorada |
Mercury Cheeca Redbone Celebrity Tournament |
|
December 2007 |
||
| Nov 29 - Dec 02 | Islamorada |
Islamorada Sailfish Tournament |
| Nov 30 - Dec 02 | Islamorada |
Mercury Cheeca Redbone Celebrity Tournament |
| Dec 01 - Jan 31 | Islamorada |
Florida Gold Cup Sailfish Championship |
| Dec 07 - 09 | Islamorada |
Captain Don Gurgiolo Sailfish Classic |
| Dec 15 - 17 | Islamorada |
Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament |
|
January 2008 |
||
| Dec 01 - Jan 31 | Islamorada |
Florida Gold Cup Sailfish Championship |
