Articles tagged with 'Fishing News' | Florida Keys

Captain James “Bucko” Platt of Marathon led team No Slack to first place in the third annual Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament that ended April 20.The No Slack team, all from Marathon, released four sailfish during the contest’s two days of …

Anglers in rod and reel, scuba and freediving divisions can vie for cash and prizes during the 2024 King of the Reef Rod & Spear tournament slated for Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, in the Lower Keys.The angler that weighs in the tournament’s …

Captains, mates, ladies, juniors and seniors are all eligible to fish the 10th annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament, one of the Upper Florida Keys’ most popular summer fishing tournaments, set for Friday through Sunday, May 31-June 2. Significant …

For enthusiastic anglers in the Florida Keys, spring means tarpon, also called silver kings — the target for participants in Marathon’s annual Tarponian Tournament slated Saturday, April 27, through Wednesday, May 1.The high-energy tournament …

Four sailfish releases earned the High Stakes team, skippered by Captain Jason Jonas of Key West, first place and a $56,370 prize at the inaugural Key West Sailfish Tournament that ended Saturday, April 13.High Stakes anglers Jeff Feret of New …

Heralding the start of the much-anticipated Florida Keys dolphin fishing season, the 17th annual Nick Sheahan Dolphin Rodeo is set for Friday through Sunday, May 3-5, in Tavernier. The family-friendly angling challenge is named in honor of Nick …

Avid family anglers can treat mom to a fun fishing competition that supports a worthy cause May 10-11, during the 18th annual Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys.A captains meeting is to be held at 6 …

The release of six bull sharks earned the Calico Creek team top honors in the offshore division of the Spanish Fly Shark Tournament that ended April 7. Led by team captain Mike Barratta of Boston, Massachusetts, the team fished on the Calico Joe …

The 18th annual Tom Thumb Marathon Offshore Bull and Cow Dolphin Tournament is to challenge anglers Friday through Sunday, May 3-5.A grand prize of $18,000 cash is to go to the team with the largest combined weight of a bull and a cow dolphin fish. …

“Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!” provides female anglers an on-the-water weekend of education combined with the Screamin’ Reels tournament. The fun is to take place Friday through Sunday, May 17-19, in the Florida Keys' sport fishing capital of …

Robert Dougherty of Dallas, Texas, caught and released two permit to win the 2024 March Merkin Permit Tournament that ended March 14.Dougherty’s permit, both caught on the tournament’s third and final fishing day, measured 56 and 74 centimeters for …

Teams of anglers are to test their skills against high-flying sailfish in the inaugural Key West Sailfish Tournament, a release challenge scheduled Thursday through Saturday, April 11-13.The boat teams that accumulate the most points for released …

Teams of anglers are to test their skills against high-flying sailfish in the inaugural Key West Sailfish Tournament, a release challenge scheduled Thursday through Saturday, April 11-13.The boat teams that accumulate the most points for released …

Anglers targeting bull sharks can compete in either inshore or offshore divisions during the inaugural Spanish Fly Shark Tournament set for Friday through Sunday, April 5-7.The all-release tournament is organized by the Jose Wejebe Memorial …

Scott Christian of Milton, Georgia, earned 719 points for released barracuda to win the fly division of the 2024 Cuda Bowl Tournament that ended Feb. 10 in the Lower Florida Keys. Guided by Captain Chad Huff of Marathon, Florida, he was named the …

Captains Pauly Ross of Tavernier, Florida, and KC Spaulding from Islamorada captured grand champion team honors during the Swamp Guides Ball tournament that ended Feb. 3.The all-release backcountry fishing challenge targets bonefish, redfish and …

Captain Trevor Frins of Tavernier, Florida, led his team aboard Hillbilly Deluxe to its second straight win at the Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament that ended Jan. 21.Team anglers Jess Frins, Tyler Webb, Cody Gunther and Hank Pinder, …

Islamorada’s Captain Brian Cone led team Trophy Hunter to first place in the Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament that ended Jan. 17, also achieving the team’s second win in the three-leg Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish …

Two kingfish totaling 84.4 pounds earned the Pro Marine team top honors in the pro division of the Key West Kingfish Mayhem Tournament that ended Jan. 14. The team, led by Captain Jim Naset and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, consisted of …

ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys -- A scientific examination of how the environment, weather patterns, moon phases and tides factor into a successful fishing day is to be highlighted at a popular angling seminar set for Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Coral …

The Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament set a new tournament record with 165 sailfish releases, achieved by large field of 334 registered anglers fishing on 70 boats. The popular Upper Keys event ended Jan. 6 in Islamorada.Grand champion angler …

Jan. 5-6: Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament. Islamorada. Created to raise money for Keys scholarships and domestic violence initiatives, this memorial tournament honors the late Holly Given, a Keys resident and avid angler. Participants gather at …

The fun-filled backcountry fishing challenge known as the Swamp Guides Ball is set for Feb. 2-3, 2024, in Islamorada. The 34th annual all-release tournament targets redfish, snook and bonefish.All anglers are welcome to compete and are not required …

The final leg of the three-event Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship Series, the Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament, is scheduled Friday through Sunday, Jan. 19-21, 2024, in Islamorada. …

Anglers from North Carolina and the Florida Keys, fishing on Trophy Hunter with Islamorada’s Captain Brian Cone, clinched their second consecutive win at the Islamorada Sailfish Tournament that concluded Sunday, Dec. 3.Mark Mitchell and Kenneth …

A field of elite anglers is to compete in the Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament set for Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 16-17, 2024. The all-release challenge is the second tournament in the three-pronged Florida Keys Gold Cup …

Angling teams targeting kingfish can vie for mastery and substantial cash prizes during the 2024 Key West Kingfish Mayhem tournament. Slated for Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 11-14, the event takes place in waters where sizeable king mackerel gather …

After a three-year in-person absence due to COVID 19, the Salt Water Sportsman National Seminar Series is to return to the Florida Keys live Saturday, Jan. 27, at Coral Shores Performing Arts Center, mile marker 89.9 oceanside in Islamorada.The 9 …

Scheduled each year during the winter Florida Keys sailfish season, the 6th annual Fish For Holly Sailfish Tournament is set for Friday and Saturday, Jan. 5-6, 2024, in Islamorada. The family-friendly catch-and-release angling challenge is …

Captain Shawn McKay of Sugarloaf Key and angler Gannon Dudlar of Key West, Florida, earned 1,250 points and the spin division grand championship in the Sugarloaf Showdown that ended Nov. 18 in the Lower Florida Keys.The duo released six barracuda, …