Lower Keys Fishing Tournaments, Key West Fishing Tournaments

Key West / January 22 2010 to January 24 2010
Key West Harbour King Mackerel Tournament
Anglers use fast boats to target the voracious king mackerel, also known as
kingfish, for cash prizes.
Contact: Lee Murray 305-296-0364
Email: lee@murraymarine.com

Key West / March 12 2010 to March 14 2010
Key West Fishing Tournament Kick-Off
Targeting multiple species, this annual challenge starts a season-long
tournament that awards certificates for outstanding catches and prizes in a
host of categories.
Contact: Doris Harris 305-295-6601
Email: director@keywestfishingtournament.com

Key West / March 13 2010 to November 30 2010
Key West Fishing Tournament, Inc
This popular 8.5-month-long competition targets more than 40 species of fish.
Contact: Doris Harris 305-295-6601 or 800-970-9056
Email: director@keywestfishingtournament.com

Key West / April 13 2010 to April 17 2010
World Sailfish Championship
With a guaranteed top prize of $100,000, the prestigious sailfish challenge
draws top teams and benefits the Don Shula Foundation for Breast Cancer
Research, Camp Boggy Creek for youngsters with chronic and life-threatening
illnesses, and other national and local charities.
Contact: Mike Weinhofer (305) 395-3474, (727) 631-0072
Email: lemmole@worldsailfish.com

Key West / May 29 2010
Yamaha Dolphin Masters Invitational
Experienced offshore captains are to lead the chase for the colorful and
acrobatic dolphin fish and a $15,000 first prize.
Contact: John Stuempfig (305) 304-7674
Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com

Key West / June 25 2010 to June 27 2010
Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby
Anglers compete to catch dolphin fish, a plentiful summertime treat off the
Keys. The derby raises money for college scholarships.
Contact: John Stuempfig (305) 304-7674
Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com

Key West / July 03 2010
Conch Republic Ladies’ Dolphin Tournament
This competition is for women only, although male captains and mates are
allowed.
Contact: John Stuempfig (305) 304-7674
Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com

Key West / July 21 2010 to July 24 2010
Drambuie Key West Marlin Tournament
Anglers pursue the mightiest of the offshore species in the same waters plied
by novelist Ernest Hemingway. The catch-and-release tournament, held in
conjunction with Key West’s annual Hemingway Days celebration, offers more
than $50,000 in guaranteed prize money.
Contact: Scott Greene (305) 292-2710

Key West / September 10 2010 to September 11 2010
S.L.A.M. (Southernmost Light-Tackle Anglers Masters) Celebrity Tournament.
In the first of the annual fall Redbone Trilogy events that raise money to fight
cystic fibrosis, top anglers and celebrities target tarpon, permit and bonefish
with light tackle.
Contact: Gary Ellis at (305) 664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com

Big Pine & the Lower Keys / June 11 2010 to June 13 2010
Big Pine & Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament
Anglers in this annual event are to compete to catch dolphin fish, one of the
most popular and best-tasting summertime fish off the Keys.
Contact: (305) 872-2411
Email: executivedirector@lowerkeyschamber.com