Fishing News
30 May 2023
Key West Realtors Charity Fishing Tournament Set for July 30-July 1
Anglers can compete for cash prizes and benefit a worthy cause during the Key West Association of Realtors Charity Fishing Tournament scheduled Friday and Saturday, June 30 and July 1, in the waters around the island city and the Lower Florida Keys.
23 May 2023
Key West Marlin Tournament to Offer $50,000 in Guaranteed Cash Prizes
In 1982 some 400 anglers targeted marlin in the waters off the continental United States’ southernmost city, fighting the huge billfish like Ernest Hemingway did in the 1930s, during the inaugural Key West Marlin Tournament. Now in its 41st year, the tournament is to challenge participants Wednesday through Saturday, July 19-22, as they vie for a guaranteed $50,000 cash purse.
17 May 2023
Pennsylvania Brothers Win Tarponian Invitational in Marathon
A team of two brothers from Pennsylvania took top honors at the Tarponian Invitational that wrapped up May 10 in Marathon after three evenings of fishing.
16 May 2023
Anglers to Target Dolphin Fish in Florida Keys PBA Challenge June 23-25
Challenging competition, cash prizes and the satisfaction of benefiting two worthy causes are the primary attractions for anglers Friday through Sunday, June 23-25, during the Florida Keys PBA Dolphin Tournament.
10 May 2023
Skippers Dolphin Tournament Returns to Key Largo June 2-4
Captains, mates, ladies, juniors and seniors are all eligible to fish the annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament, one of the Upper Keys’ most popular summertime fun fishing tournaments. Presented by Island Arms and Indoor Range, the challenge is set for Friday through Sunday, June 2-4.
03 May 2023
‘Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!’ Combines Learning on the Water With Screamin’ Reels Tournament May 19-21
“Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!” provides female anglers a learn-on-the-water weekend of education combined with the fun Screamin’ Reels tournament. The distinctive event is to be held in the Florida Keys' sport fishing capital of Islamorada Friday through Sunday, May 19-21.
03 May 2023
Key West’s VFW Fishing Tournament to Target Five Species June 16-18
Male, female, senior, junior and pee-wee anglers — including first responders, veterans and active-duty service members — can test their skills against five finned species Friday through Sunday, June 16-18, during the 11th annual VFW Fishing Tournament.
24 April 2023
Nick Sheahan Dolphin Rodeo Set for May 5-7 in Upper Keys
Heralding the start of the much-anticipated Florida Keys dolphin fishing season, the 16th annual Nick Sheahan Dolphin Rodeo is set for Friday through Sunday, May 5-7, in Tavernier.
20 April 2023
Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament to Challenge Anglers June 2-4
More than $35,000 in cash and prizes awaits anglers targeting dolphin fish in the 30th annual Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce Dolphin Tournament. The contest is scheduled Friday through Sunday, June 2-4, with events headquartered at Kiki’s Sandbar, 183 Barry Ave. on Little Torch Key.