Fishing News

In recognition of Veteran’s Day, discerning anglers are to unite with war heroes to pursue some of the most elusive game fish in the world for trophies and prizes during the annual Cheeca Lodge All-American Backcountry Tournament, scheduled Nov. 18-20 in Islamorada.

After a weekend spent angling for trophy-size trout, redfish and snook, an angler from St. Petersburg, Florida, swept four first-place awards at the annual Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge that ended Sept. 26.

A South Dakota woman was named the women’s master angler in the Key West Fishing Tournament after scoring multiple divisional wins and tournament records in the long-running challenge that spans eight months. 

Jim Bokor Jr. of Buffalo, New York, earned the title of grand champion angler at the Robert-James Sales S.L.A.M. Tournament that ended Sept. 12 in the Florida Keys.

For over 20 years the Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge has combined community and families with fishing and fundraising. Presented by the Rotary Club of Key Largo, the 2021 tournament is to test anglers of all ages Friday through Sunday, Sept. 24-26.

Fishing for elusive shallow-water gamefish is the primary attraction of the 2021 Robert James Sales S.L.A.M., set to draw anglers, guides and celebrities to Key West Friday through Sunday, Sept. 10-12.

The Herman Lucerne Memorial Backcountry Fishing Championship is to return to Islamorada Friday through Sunday, Sept. 17-19. During the one-of-a-kind event, participating anglers spread out to explore the Florida Keys backcountry’s labyrinth of canals, water trails and mangrove mazes in search of seven species.

The Herman Lucerne Memorial Backcountry Fishing Championship is to return to Islamorada Friday through Sunday, Sept. 17-19. During the one-of-a-kind event, participating anglers spread out to explore the Florida Keys backcountry’s labyrinth of canals, water trails and mangrove mazes in search of seven species.

When the Stock Island Marina Village Key West Marlin Tournament ended Saturday off the Florida Keys, a 15-year-old angler’s marlin release put his team at the top of the leaderboard despite two other teams scoring marlin releases as well.

The Tampa-area team Mama Money earned top honors for a 31.1-pound dolphin fish in the VFW Fishing Tournament that ended June 20 in Key West.