The Florida Keys & Key West have annual and scheduled events that some people plan their Florida vacations around. Among a few are festivals,bike runs, bridge runs,fishing tournaments,boat shows,boat races.
Florida Keys Fishing Tournament Dates for 2008
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Islamorada
December 01 to January 31 in Islamorada
Florida Gold Cup Sailfish Championship
Anglers pursue sailfish, the most plentiful billfish in the waters off the Keys, in a series of competitions.
Contact: (305) 852-2102
Email: ditournaments@aol.com
January 11 to January 13 in Islamorada
23rd 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, x655
Email: ekinkelaar@holidayisle.com
January 14 to January 16 in Islamorada
Outdoor Channel Offshore Classic
This is an all-release sailfishing tournament for trophies and cash jackpots, and a chance to be seen on one of the Outdoor
Channel’s featured programs. It is also a fundraiser for Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Contact: (808) 325-9896
Email: hdc@aloha.net
January 17 to January 19 in 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
Email: presidentialsailfishtournament@cheeca.com
January 21 to January 22 in Islamorada
Boomer Esiason Foundation Captain Al Flutie Over the Hill Rip-Off
Anglers ages 50 and over are challenged to catch and release the most sailfish.
Contact: (305) 394-5333; 664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
January 23 to January 24 in Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Club Sailfish Tournament
The historic fishing club is to offer a $30,000 cash prize to the winning team in this sailfish challenge limited to 25 boats.
Contact: (305) 664-4735
Email: fishclubclaire@bellsouth.net
January 25 to January 26 in Islamorada
Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association Swamp Guides Ball
This all-release event offers fishing for bonefish, redfish and snook in the shallows of the Florida Keys and the saltwater fringes
of the Everglades. Contact Terry Albury at or e-mail talbury@aol.com.
Contact: (305) 664-5142
Email: talbury@aol.com
February 08 to February 10 in Islamorada
Islamorada Women's Sailfish Tournament
Women anglers are to challenge one of fishing's most famous tail-dancers to win trophies and prizes.
Contact: (305) 852-9337
Email: fishnbully@msn.com
February 19 to February 20 in Islamorada
Poor Girls Sailfish Tournament
This popular Keys tournament typically draws more than 200 anglers.
Contact: (305) 852-9085
February 21 to February 23 in Islamorada
The Backcountry Fly Championship
Anglers in this new fly-fishing tournament are to compete to catch the largest snook and redfish in a region of the Keys that is
famous for them.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
Email: csasun@aol.com
February 29 to March 01 in Islamorada
Backbone Lures “Fish ‘Til You Lose It.”
Anglers are to compete to catch the finned denizens of the shallows with one lure until they lose it.
Contact: (305) 393-2156
Email: captbackbone@aol.com
March 26 to March 28 in Islamorada
Islamorada All-Tackle Spring Bonefish Tournament
Anglers are to compete to catch the ghost of the flats in the legendary shallows surrounding Islamorada.
Contact: (305) 852-1694
Email: jabok@aol.com
May 18 to May 21 in Islamorada
14th 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
Email: csasun@aol.com
June 01 to June 06 in 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
Email: csasun@aol.com
June 04 to June 05 in Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Dolphin Tournament
Anglers are to compete for a winner-take-all $25,000 jackpot for catching dolphin fish.
Contact: (305) 664-4735
Email: fishclubclaire@bellsouth.net
June 11 to June 13 in Islamorada
Ladies Invitational Tarpon Fly Tournament
This fly tournament for tarpon is open to men and women. It benefits environmental scholarship funds.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
Email: csasun@aol.com
June 14 to June 15 in Islamorada
Island Grill Blue Water Dolphin Tournament
The event is to incorporate a one-day dolphin tournament with an optional Father/Son Fun Fish Father’s Day. Proceeds are to
benefit Baptist Hospital’s Children’s Cancer Center.
Contact: (305) 664-8400
June 15 to June 20 in 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
Email: csasun@aol.com
June 29 to July 02 in Islamorada
International Game Fish Association Inshore World Championship Tournament
Tournament winners from around the world are to compete for one of the most prized trophies inThe tournament features
inshore fishing for permit, tarpon, bonefish, redfish and snook. Contact Denise Hartman at , e-mail , visit www.igfa.org or write to
300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach FL 33004.
Contact: (954) 927-2628
Email: dhartman@igfa.org
July 27 to July 28 in Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Club RedGhost Stalk
Anglers ages 11 through 25 are to compete to catch redfish and bonefish, the ghost of the flats. Winners qualify for the
International Game Fish Association Inshore Championship.
Contact: (305) 664-3864
Email: trice_j@bellsouth.net
August 15 to August 18 in 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: (305) 282-1006
September 16 to September 19 in Islamorada
Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best anglers in the world compete to catch the famously-large Islamorada bones.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
Email: csasun@aol.com
September 19 to September 21 in Islamorada
"Ladies, Let's Go Fishing" Seminar
Women anglers are to learn to fish in the Sport Fishing Capital of the World.
Contact: (954) 475-9068
Email: billfishbetty@hotmail.com
October 12 to October 17 in Islamorada
Mercury Outboards Bonefishing World Championship/Islamorada All-Tackle Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best bonefish anglers are to compete to catch and release the ghost of the flats. Proceeds are to be donated to
local charities.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
Email: csasun@aol.com
November 07 to November 09 in Islamorada
Mercury Cheeca Redbone Celebrity Tournament
Anglers are to catch and release bonefish and redfish to raise money for cystic fibrosis research in the final event of the annual
Redbone Trilogy.
Contact: (305) 664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
November 21 to November 22 in Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Club Junior Derby
All species are to count in this competition for young anglers, with the most points to be awarded for bonefish and permit.
Contact Jim and Sherri Trice at , e-mail or write to P.O. Box 22, Islamorada FL 33036.
Contact: (305) 664-3864
Email: trice_j@bellsouth.net
December 01 to January 31 in Islamorada
Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship
Anglers are to pursue sailfish, the most plentiful billfish in the waters off the Keys, in a series of competitions.
Contact: (305) 852-2102
Email: ditournaments@aol.com
December 04 to December 07 in Islamorada
Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
This competition is to be the first leg of the triple crown Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship Series. The tournament is one of
the oldest in the Florida Keys.
Contact: (305) 852-2102
Email: ditournaments@aol.com
December 10 to December 11 in Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament
Anglers are to compete for a winner-take-all jackpot for catching and releasing sailfish.
Contact: (305) 664-4735
Email: fishclubclaire@bellsouth.net
December 19 to December 21 in Islamorada
Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament
Anglers through age 16 are to target sailfish for trophies.
Contact: (305) 852-9337
Email: fishnbully@msn.com
Key Largo
January 04 to January 06 in Key Largo
Key Largo Sailfish Challenge
Anglers are to pursue one of offshore fishing's greatest prizes during a season when the sailfishing is typically excellent.
Contact: (305) 852-9337
Email: fishnbully@msn.com
April 25 to April 27 in Key Largo
Big Boys Off-Shore Charity Fishing Tournament
Anglers are to pursue dolphin fish, one of the most beautiful and plentiful fish of the offshore waters of the Keys.
Contact: (305) 664-0560; (305) 852-9337
Email: clark@crittercontrol.com
May 16 to May 18 in Key Largo
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
Email: mountain1111@aol.com
October 03 to October 05 in 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.
Contact: (305) 664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
October 10 to October 12 in 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
Email: keyshomesrus@bellsouth.net
December 01 to January 31 in Islamorada
Florida Gold Cup Sailfish Championship
Anglers pursue sailfish, the most plentiful billfish in the waters off the Keys, in a series of competitions.
Contact: (305) 852-2102
Email: ditournaments@aol.com
January 11 to January 13 in Islamorada
23rd 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, x655
Email: ekinkelaar@holidayisle.com
January 14 to January 16 in Islamorada
Outdoor Channel Offshore Classic
This is an all-release sailfishing tournament for trophies and cash jackpots, and a chance to be seen on one of the Outdoor
Channel’s featured programs. It is also a fundraiser for Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Contact: (808) 325-9896
Email: hdc@aloha.net
January 17 to January 19 in 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
Email: presidentialsailfishtournament@cheeca.com
January 21 to January 22 in Islamorada
Boomer Esiason Foundation Captain Al Flutie Over the Hill Rip-Off
Anglers ages 50 and over are challenged to catch and release the most sailfish.
Contact: (305) 394-5333; 664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
January 23 to January 24 in Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Club Sailfish Tournament
The historic fishing club is to offer a $30,000 cash prize to the winning team in this sailfish challenge limited to 25 boats.
Contact: (305) 664-4735
Email: fishclubclaire@bellsouth.net
January 25 to January 26 in Islamorada
Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association Swamp Guides Ball
This all-release event offers fishing for bonefish, redfish and snook in the shallows of the Florida Keys and the saltwater fringes
of the Everglades. Contact Terry Albury at or e-mail talbury@aol.com.
Contact: (305) 664-5142
Email: talbury@aol.com
February 08 to February 10 in Islamorada
Islamorada Women's Sailfish Tournament
Women anglers are to challenge one of fishing's most famous tail-dancers to win trophies and prizes.
Contact: (305) 852-9337
Email: fishnbully@msn.com
February 19 to February 20 in Islamorada
Poor Girls Sailfish Tournament
This popular Keys tournament typically draws more than 200 anglers.
Contact: (305) 852-9085
February 21 to February 23 in Islamorada
The Backcountry Fly Championship
Anglers in this new fly-fishing tournament are to compete to catch the largest snook and redfish in a region of the Keys that is
famous for them.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
Email: csasun@aol.com
February 29 to March 01 in Islamorada
Backbone Lures “Fish ‘Til You Lose It.”
Anglers are to compete to catch the finned denizens of the shallows with one lure until they lose it.
Contact: (305) 393-2156
Email: captbackbone@aol.com
March 26 to March 28 in Islamorada
Islamorada All-Tackle Spring Bonefish Tournament
Anglers are to compete to catch the ghost of the flats in the legendary shallows surrounding Islamorada.
Contact: (305) 852-1694
Email: jabok@aol.com
May 18 to May 21 in Islamorada
14th 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
Email: csasun@aol.com
June 01 to June 06 in 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
Email: csasun@aol.com
June 04 to June 05 in Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Dolphin Tournament
Anglers are to compete for a winner-take-all $25,000 jackpot for catching dolphin fish.
Contact: (305) 664-4735
Email: fishclubclaire@bellsouth.net
June 11 to June 13 in Islamorada
Ladies Invitational Tarpon Fly Tournament
This fly tournament for tarpon is open to men and women. It benefits environmental scholarship funds.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
Email: csasun@aol.com
June 14 to June 15 in Islamorada
Island Grill Blue Water Dolphin Tournament
The event is to incorporate a one-day dolphin tournament with an optional Father/Son Fun Fish Father’s Day. Proceeds are to
benefit Baptist Hospital’s Children’s Cancer Center.
Contact: (305) 664-8400
June 15 to June 20 in 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
Email: csasun@aol.com
June 29 to July 02 in Islamorada
International Game Fish Association Inshore World Championship Tournament
Tournament winners from around the world are to compete for one of the most prized trophies inThe tournament features
inshore fishing for permit, tarpon, bonefish, redfish and snook. Contact Denise Hartman at , e-mail , visit www.igfa.org or write to
300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach FL 33004.
Contact: (954) 927-2628
Email: dhartman@igfa.org
July 27 to July 28 in Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Club RedGhost Stalk
Anglers ages 11 through 25 are to compete to catch redfish and bonefish, the ghost of the flats. Winners qualify for the
International Game Fish Association Inshore Championship.
Contact: (305) 664-3864
Email: trice_j@bellsouth.net
August 15 to August 18 in 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: (305) 282-1006
September 16 to September 19 in Islamorada
Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best anglers in the world compete to catch the famously-large Islamorada bones.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
Email: csasun@aol.com
September 19 to September 21 in Islamorada
"Ladies, Let's Go Fishing" Seminar
Women anglers are to learn to fish in the Sport Fishing Capital of the World.
Contact: (954) 475-9068
Email: billfishbetty@hotmail.com
October 12 to October 17 in Islamorada
Mercury Outboards Bonefishing World Championship/Islamorada All-Tackle Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best bonefish anglers are to compete to catch and release the ghost of the flats. Proceeds are to be donated to
local charities.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
Email: csasun@aol.com
November 07 to November 09 in Islamorada
Mercury Cheeca Redbone Celebrity Tournament
Anglers are to catch and release bonefish and redfish to raise money for cystic fibrosis research in the final event of the annual
Redbone Trilogy.
Contact: (305) 664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
November 21 to November 22 in Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Club Junior Derby
All species are to count in this competition for young anglers, with the most points to be awarded for bonefish and permit.
Contact Jim and Sherri Trice at , e-mail or write to P.O. Box 22, Islamorada FL 33036.
Contact: (305) 664-3864
Email: trice_j@bellsouth.net
December 01 to January 31 in Islamorada
Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship
Anglers are to pursue sailfish, the most plentiful billfish in the waters off the Keys, in a series of competitions.
Contact: (305) 852-2102
Email: ditournaments@aol.com
December 04 to December 07 in Islamorada
Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
This competition is to be the first leg of the triple crown Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship Series. The tournament is one of
the oldest in the Florida Keys.
Contact: (305) 852-2102
Email: ditournaments@aol.com
December 10 to December 11 in Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament
Anglers are to compete for a winner-take-all jackpot for catching and releasing sailfish.
Contact: (305) 664-4735
Email: fishclubclaire@bellsouth.net
December 19 to December 21 in Islamorada
Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament
Anglers through age 16 are to target sailfish for trophies.
Contact: (305) 852-9337
Email: fishnbully@msn.com
Key Largo
January 04 to January 06 in Key Largo
Key Largo Sailfish Challenge
Anglers are to pursue one of offshore fishing's greatest prizes during a season when the sailfishing is typically excellent.
Contact: (305) 852-9337
Email: fishnbully@msn.com
April 25 to April 27 in Key Largo
Big Boys Off-Shore Charity Fishing Tournament
Anglers are to pursue dolphin fish, one of the most beautiful and plentiful fish of the offshore waters of the Keys.
Contact: (305) 664-0560; (305) 852-9337
Email: clark@crittercontrol.com
May 16 to May 18 in Key Largo
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
Email: mountain1111@aol.com
October 03 to October 05 in 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.
Contact: (305) 664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
October 10 to October 12 in 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
Email: keyshomesrus@bellsouth.net
Marathon 2008 Fishing Events
February 29 to March 02 in Marathon
Capt. Leon Shell Memorial Billfish Tournament 10th Anniversary
Anglers are to pursue sailfish in honor of the late lure maker who made Key Colony Beach his home. The event raises funds for
the local hospice in-home-health care program.
Contact: (305) 743-5305
Email: seasquared@bellsouth.net
May 01 to May 03 in Marathon
42nd Annual Marathon International Tarpon Tournament
Anglers in one of the longest-running tournaments in the Keys are to catch and release mighty silver kings using 12- and 20-
pound tackle.
Contact: (305) 743-6139
Email: worldclassan@comcast.net
May 09 to May 10 in Marathon
32nd Annual Ladies Tarpon Tournament
Women compete to catch and release tarpon in one of the longest running tournaments in the Keys.
Contact: (305) 743-6139
Email: worldclassan@comcast.net
May 17 to May 22 in 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
Email: robert.traa@partners.mcd.com
June 06 to June 08 in Marathon
Florida Keys Community Classic
Anglers are to compete to catch dolphin fish.
Contact: (305) 731-9059; (305) 942-1825
June 13 to June 15 in Marathon
Father’s Day Dolphin Derby
Anglers are 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 Youth Club.
Contact: (305) 481-8379
Email: dstruyf@aol.com (reference “fishing tournament”)
September 25 to September 28 in Marathon
Marathon International Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best bonefish anglers anywhere are to stalk the ghost of the flats in this all-release spin and fly event.
Contact: (305) 743-7368
Email: jmhewlett@aol.com
February 29 to March 02 in Marathon
Capt. Leon Shell Memorial Billfish Tournament 10th Anniversary
Anglers are to pursue sailfish in honor of the late lure maker who made Key Colony Beach his home. The event raises funds for
the local hospice in-home-health care program.
Contact: (305) 743-5305
Email: seasquared@bellsouth.net
May 01 to May 03 in Marathon
42nd Annual Marathon International Tarpon Tournament
Anglers in one of the longest-running tournaments in the Keys are to catch and release mighty silver kings using 12- and 20-
pound tackle.
Contact: (305) 743-6139
Email: worldclassan@comcast.net
May 09 to May 10 in Marathon
32nd Annual Ladies Tarpon Tournament
Women compete to catch and release tarpon in one of the longest running tournaments in the Keys.
Contact: (305) 743-6139
Email: worldclassan@comcast.net
May 17 to May 22 in 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
Email: robert.traa@partners.mcd.com
June 06 to June 08 in Marathon
Florida Keys Community Classic
Anglers are to compete to catch dolphin fish.
Contact: (305) 731-9059; (305) 942-1825
June 13 to June 15 in Marathon
Father’s Day Dolphin Derby
Anglers are 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 Youth Club.
Contact: (305) 481-8379
Email: dstruyf@aol.com (reference “fishing tournament”)
September 25 to September 28 in Marathon
Marathon International Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best bonefish anglers anywhere are to stalk the ghost of the flats in this all-release spin and fly event.
Contact: (305) 743-7368
Email: jmhewlett@aol.com
Key West 200 Fishing Events and Tournaments
January 25 to January 27 in 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
Email: lee@murraymarine.com
March 14 to March 16 in Key West
Key West Fishing Tournament Kick-off
Targeting multiple species, this annual challenge starts a season-long tournament that awards certificates for outstanding
catches and prizes in a host of categories.
Contact: (305) 295-6601; (800) 970-9056
Email: director@keywestfishingtournament.com
April 15 to April 19 in 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 thank-you concert.
Contact: (305) 395-3474; (727) 631-0072
Email: lemmole@worldsailfish.com
May 31 in 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) 304-7674
Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com
June 14 to June 15 in Key West
Southernmost Swordfish Tournament
This overnight swordfish challenge is to be part of the annual, season-long Key West Fishing Tournament.
Contact: (305) 295-6601; (800) 970-9056
Email: director@keywestfishingtournament.com
June 20 to June 22 in 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) 304-7674
Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com
July 05 in Key West
Conch Republic Ladies' Dolphin Tournament
Women are to compete to catch dolphin fish for cash prizes.
Contact: (305) 304-7674
Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com
July 15 to July 18 in 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
Email: csasun@aol.com
July 16 to July 19 in Key West
Drambuie 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
September 05 to September 07 in Key West
Mercury Redbone Celebrity S.L.A.M. (Southernmost Light-Tackle Anglers Masters) Celebrity Tournament
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
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
January 25 to January 27 in 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
Email: lee@murraymarine.com
March 14 to March 16 in Key West
Key West Fishing Tournament Kick-off
Targeting multiple species, this annual challenge starts a season-long tournament that awards certificates for outstanding
catches and prizes in a host of categories.
Contact: (305) 295-6601; (800) 970-9056
Email: director@keywestfishingtournament.com
April 15 to April 19 in 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 thank-you concert.
Contact: (305) 395-3474; (727) 631-0072
Email: lemmole@worldsailfish.com
May 31 in 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) 304-7674
Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com
June 14 to June 15 in Key West
Southernmost Swordfish Tournament
This overnight swordfish challenge is to be part of the annual, season-long Key West Fishing Tournament.
Contact: (305) 295-6601; (800) 970-9056
Email: director@keywestfishingtournament.com
June 20 to June 22 in 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) 304-7674
Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com
July 05 in Key West
Conch Republic Ladies' Dolphin Tournament
Women are to compete to catch dolphin fish for cash prizes.
Contact: (305) 304-7674
Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com
July 15 to July 18 in 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
Email: csasun@aol.com
July 16 to July 19 in Key West
Drambuie 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
September 05 to September 07 in Key West
Mercury Redbone Celebrity S.L.A.M. (Southernmost Light-Tackle Anglers Masters) Celebrity Tournament
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
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
Lower Keys 2008 Fishing Events
June 06 to June 08 in Big Pine
Big Pine & Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament
Anglers in this 15th-annual event are to compete to catch dolphin fish, one of the most popular and best-tasting summertime
fish off the Keys.
Contact: (305) 872-2411
Email: lkchamber@aol.com
June 06 to June 08 in Big Pine
Big Pine & Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament
Anglers in this 15th-annual event are to compete to catch dolphin fish, one of the most popular and best-tasting summertime
fish off the Keys.
Contact: (305) 872-2411
Email: lkchamber@aol.com