2026 Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship Series

The Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship is a combination of the three premier sailfish events in the Florida Keys. The FKGC is both an angler tournament as well as a team tournament. Each team must fish aboard the same boat.  There is no limit to the number of anglers allowed per team.  Teams compete to win the coveted Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Tournament trophy.

The events that comprise the Florida Keys Gold Cup include the Islamorada
Sailfish Tournament fishing December 6th and 7th 2025, the Islamorada Fishing Clubs’ Sailfish Tournament fishing on Wednesday January 21st 2026 and the Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament fishing January 23rd and 24th  2026.  Each tournament has their own set of rules and entry fees. 

Each angler competes on an individual basis for the Championship Ring that includes bragging rights for the entire year. Our newest award the Overall Team Captain Championship Jacket is a must win.  Teams compete for cash prizes and the coveted Gold Cup Trophy that is displayed at Tackle Center in Islamorada as well as team awards for 2nd and 3rd places.

The Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship is the first series of tournaments ever started. The tournament lures anglers from all over the world. The field has a limited entry of teams, so early entry is encouraged. By entering the Florida Keys Gold Cup you are supporting the Islamorada Charter Boat Association. The charter boat association is a 501-C-3 organization that works hard to keep our fishery here for future generations. The competition heats up every December as the Islamorada Sailfish Tournament kicks of this tournament series.