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December 01 to January 31 in Islamorada
Florida Gold Cup Sailfish Championship
Anglers pursue sailfish, the most plentiful billfish in the waters off the Keys, in a series of competitions.
Contact: (305) 852-2102
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January 04 to January 06 in Key Largo
Key Largo Sailfish Challenge
Anglers are to pursue one of offshore fishing's greatest prizes during a season when the sailfishing is typically excellent.
Contact: (305) 852-9337
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January 11 to January 13 in Islamorada
23rd Annual Holiday Isle Sailfish Tournament
This all-release challenge is to target sailfish, the most plentiful billfish species off the Keys, especially in the winter.
Contact: (305) 664-2321, x655
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January 14 to January 16 in Islamorada
The Outdoor Channel Offshore Classic
This is an all-release sailfishing tournament for trophies and cash jackpots, and a chance to be seen on one of the Outdoor Channel’s featured programs. It is also a fundraiser for Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Contact: (808) 325-9896
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January 17 to January 19 in Islamorada
Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament
Anglers are to pursue sailfish, the most plentiful of the billfish off the Keys, in an official event of the World Billfish Series, Southeast Division.
Contact: (305) 451-5094
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January 21 to January 22 in Islamorada
Boomer Esiason Foundation Captain Al Flutie Over the Hill Rip-Off
Anglers ages 50 and over are challenged to catch and release the most sailfish.
Contact: (305) 394-5333; 664-2002
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January 23 to January 24 in Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Club Sailfish Tournament
The historic fishing club is to offer a $30,000 cash prize to the winning team in this sailfish challenge limited to 30 boats.
Contact: (305) 664-4735
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January 25 to January 26 in Islamorada
Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association Swamp Guides Ball
This all-release competition is to target bonefish, redfish and snook in the shallows of the Keys and the saltwater fringes of the Everglades.
Contact: (305) 664-5142
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February 08 to February 10 in Islamorada
Islamorada Women's Sailfish Tournament
Women anglers are to challenge one of fishing's most famous tail-dancers to win trophies and prizes.
Contact: (305) 852-9337
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February 19 to February 20 in Islamorada
Poor Girls Sailfish Tournament
This popular Keys tournament typically draws more than 200 anglers.
Contact: (305) 852-9085
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February 22 to February 23 in Islamorada
Backcountry Fly Championship
This new fly-fishing competition is to target snook and redfish in a region of the Keys that is famous for them.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
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February 29 to March 01 in Islamorada
Backbone Lures "Fish 'Til You Lose It"
Anglers are to compete to catch the finned denizens of the shalllows with one lure until they lose it.
Contact: (305) 393-2156
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Februaru 29 to March 02 in Marathon
Capt. Leon Shell Memorial Billfish Tournament 10th Anniversary
Anglers are to pursue sailfish in honor of the late lure maker who made Key Colony Beach his home. The event raises funds for the local hospice in-home-health care program.
Contact: (305) 743-5305
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March 26 to March 28 in Islamorada
Islamorada All-Tackle Spring Bonefish Tournament
Anglers are to compete to catch the ghost of the flats in the legendary shallows surrounding Islamorada.
Contact: (305) 852-1694
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April 15 to April 19 in Key West
World Sailfish Championship
Three days of hard-fought fishing are to be complemented by three evenings of fabulous food, drinks, fun and entertainment, including a thank-you concert.
Contact: (305) 395-3474; (866) 482-7529
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April 25 to April 27 in Key Largo
Big Boys Off-Shore Charity Fishing Tournament
Anglers are to pursue dolphin fish, one of the most beautiful and plentiful fish of the offshore waters of the Keys.
Contact:(305) 664-0560; (305) 852-9337
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May 16 to May 18 in Key Largo
22nd Annual Coconuts Dolphin Tournament
Anglers are to compete in an event named for a Key Largo restaurant that serves up plenty of dolphin fish, known on most menus as Mahi Mahi.
Contact: (561) 741-1124
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May 18 to May 21 in Islamorada
14th Annual Outback Steakhouse Golden Fly Invitational Tarpon Tournament
This prestigious fly tournament for large tarpon benefits the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America and college scholarships for Keys students.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
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June 01 to June 06 in Islamorada
Don Hawley Invitational Tarpon Tournament
The world's best fly rod anglers are to pursue the mighty silver kings in one of the most storied tournaments in the Keys.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
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June 04 to June 05 in Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Dolphin Tournament
Anglers are to compete for a winner-take-all $25,000 jackpot for catching dolphin fish.
Contact: (305) 664-4735
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June 11 to June 13 in Islamorada
Women's World Invitational Fly Championship Tarpon Series
This invitational fly tournament is open to men and women, and benefits environmental scholarship funds.
Contact: (305) 664-5423
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June 14 to June 15 in Islamorada
Island Grill Blue Water Dolphin Tournament
The event is to incorporate a one-day dolphin tournament with an optional Father/Son Fun Fish Father’s Day. Proceeds are to benefit Baptist Hospital’s Children’s Cancer Center.
Contact: (305) 664-8400
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June 15 to June 20 in Islamorada
Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament
Fly rodders are to compete to catch and release giant tarpon during their annual migration through the Keys. The event raises money for children’s charities in the Keys.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
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June 29 to July 02 in Islamorada
International Game Fish Association Inshore World Championship Tournament
Tournament winners from around the world are to compete for one of the most prized trophies. The tournament features inshore fishing for permit, tarpon, bonefish, redfish and snook. Contact Denise Hartman by e-mail, visit www.igfa.org or write to 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach FL 33004.
Contact: (305)-927-2628
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July 27 to July 28 in Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Club RedGhost Stalk
Anglers ages 11 through 25 are to compete to catch redfish and bonefish, the ghost of the flats. Winners qualify for the International Game Fish Association Inshore Championship.
Contact: (305) 664-3864, Fax: (305) 664-5250
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August 15 to August 18 in Islamorada
Islamorada Swordfish Tournament
Anglers are to compete to catch swordfish, a fish species that has recovered to healthy populations off the Keys. Modified release tournament benefiting the International Game Fish Association. Fish must be at least 60 inches long to qualify.
Contact: (305) 282-1006
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September 16 to September 19 in Islamorada
Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best anglers in the world compete to catch the famously-large Islamorada bones.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
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October 03 to October 05 in Key Largo
Mercury Baybone Celebrity Tournament
This is the second of three catch-and-release tournaments that make up the annual Redbone Trilogy. Anglers are to target permit and bonefish to raise money for cystic fibrosis research.
Contact: (305) 664-2002
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October 09 to October 11 in Key Largo
Mercury Outboards Islamorada All-Tackle Bonefish World Championship
Some of the best bonefish anglers anywhere compete to catch and release the ghost of the flats, with donations going to local charities.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
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October 10 to October 12 in Key Largo
Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge
Anglers are to fish for snook and redfish to benefit the statewide scholarship program.
Contact: (305) 451-2467, Fax: 451-2490
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October 12 to October 17 in Islamorada
Mercury Outboards Bonefishing World Championship/Islamorada All-Tackle Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best bonefish anglers are to compete to catch and release the ghost of the flats. Proceeds are to be donated to local charities.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
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November 07 to November 09 in Islamorada
Mercury Cheeca Redbone Celebrity Tournament
Anglers are to catch and release bonefish and redfish to raise money for cystic fibrosis research in the final event of the annual Redbone Trilogy.
Contact: (305) 664-2002
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November 21 to November 22 in Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Club Junior Derby
All species count for points in this competition for young anglers, with the most points awarded for bonefish and permit.
Contact: (305) 664-3864
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December 01 to January 31 in Islamorada
Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship
Anglers are to pursue sailfish, the most plentiful billfish in the waters off the Keys, in a series of competitions.
Contact: (305) 852-2102
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December 04 to December 07 in Islamorada
Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
This competition is the first leg of the triple crown Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship Series.
Contact: (305) 852-2102
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December 10 to December 11 in Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament
Anglers are to compete for a winner-take-all jackpot for catching and releasing sailfish. Limited to 30 boats.
Contact: (305) 664-4735
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December 19 to December 21 in Islamorada
Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament
Young anglers are to target the acrobatic sailfish, with all competitors receiving trophies.
Contact: (305) 852-9337
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