NEW 2 Day Fishing Format
December 6 & 7, 2025
Pro and Non-Pro Divisions
The Islamorada Sailfish Tournament kicks of the 2026 Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship, followed by the Islamorada Fishing Club’s Sailfish Tournament then the Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament.
The 62nd anniversary of the Islamorada Sailfish Tournament welcomes anglers from all over the world for an epic weekend in Islamorada! The tournament has a new 2-day fishing format and both a pro and non-pro division. The new non-pro division is for anglers who have not been paid to fish over the past year. The pro division allows anglers, captains, and mates to be anglers. Each division shall have trophies for the top three places. If you just want to go fishing for a weekend in the most prestigious tournament in the Florida Keys please join us for an amazing weekend. The festivities begin on Friday December 5th with fishing on the 6th and 7th followed by a fantastic feast on Sunday night.
Anglers may use up to 20-pound test line and up to six lines in the water. This event is the primary fundraiser for the Islamorada Charter Boat Association, a 501-c-3 organization. Last year over $70,000 in cash and prizes were awarded to the winners! You do not want to miss the action this year. Do not delay. Register early and SAVE!
This year the Islamorada Sailfish Tournament offers you the opportunity to register before November 1st and save on entry fees.
New anglers and old friends come to Islamorada every year to take part in this prestigious event. The Islamorada Sailfish Tournament is the first leg of the coveted Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship that includes the Islamorada Fishing Club’s Sailfish Tournament fishing on WEDNESDAY the 21st of January 2026 followed by the Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament fishing on January 23rd and 24th 2026. If you intend to fish in the Gold Cup Series, you must register for the Gold Cup Tournament by November 1st to be guaranteed a spot in the Fishing Club and Cheeca Lodge Tournaments!
We invite you, your friends and family to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to find all the information you need on the Islamorada Sailfish Tournament, as well as the Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship! Live scoring is available for the entire series on the web stie. We hope you will join us for fun and fishing!