Fishing News

2019 Florida Keys Fishing Tournament Highlights Calendar

Brooke Black was named grand champion angler at the 28th annual Robert-James Sales Baybone Celebrity Tournament that ended Oct. 7 in Islamorada.  

The no-experience-necessary "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" girls' getaway provides female anglers the chance to learn, network and enjoy some tournament competition Friday through Sunday, Oct. 19-21, in the sport fishing capital of Islamorada.

Anglers are to pit their skills against the Lower Florida Keys’ wiliest in-water inhabitants during the Sugarloaf Showdown, a fundraising fishing tournament scheduled Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 1-3.

In recognition of Veteran’s Day, anglers from across the country are to unite with war heroes to pursue some of the world’s most elusive game fish for trophies and prizes during the annual Cheeca Lodge All American Backcountry Tournament. Events are scheduled Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 8-10, in Islamorada.

A popular girls' getaway for over 20 years, "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" provides female anglers a learn-on-the-water weekend of education combined with a one-day, fun Screamin’ Reels tournament. Events are to be held Friday and Saturday, June 22-23, in the Florida Keys' sport fishing capital of Islamorada.

Competitive newcomers can face off against seasoned veterans during the newly formatted Islamorada All-Tackle Bonefish & Permit Championship scheduled Sunday through Wednesday, Oct. 8-11.

Anglers can compete in offshore or inshore divisions in the 10th annual Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic set forFriday and Saturday, Oct. 6-7, in Islamorada.

An award-winning "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" weekend university provides a girls' getaway Friday through Sunday, Oct. 20-22, where female anglers can learn techniques from prominent fishing captains in the Florida Keys' sport fishing capital of Islamorada.