ISLAMORADA EVENTS
There is always something to do
International Game Fish Association Inshore World Championship Tournament
June 29 to July 02
Tournament winners from around the world are to compete for one of the most prized angling trophies. The tournament features inshore fishing for permit, tarpon, bonefish, redfish and snook.
Contact: Denise Hartman at 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach FL 33004.
(954) 927-2628
Email: dhartman@igfa.org
Holiday Isle/Caribee Boat Sales Dolphin Tournament
July 18 to July 20
Run-and-gunners take on the trollers in the Isle’s annual tournament for professional, amateur and junior anglers. This event targets dolphin fish, a plentiful summer-time fish off the Keys.
Kick-off is Friday, July 18.
Contact: (305) 664-2321, ext. 655
Email: ekinkelaar@holidayisle.com
Islamorada Fishing Club RedGhost Stalk
July 27 to July 28
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
Email: trice_j@bellsouth.net
Key West Lobsterfest
August 08 to August 10
Festivities include Friday's Lobsterfest Duval Crawl, Street Fair and FREE concert Saturday, and Sunday Lobster Brunch. Contact: (305) 294-2000
Islamorada Swordfish Tournament
August 15 to August 18
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