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Spanish Fly 2026 Shark Tournament
Key West's premier catch-and-release shark fishing competition benefitting the Jose Wejebe Memorial Foundation. Fish with our tournament-ready fleet!
April 2-4, 2026
Key West, FL
Tournament Season 2026
Key West & Florida Keys Fishing Tournaments
Your complete guide to the most exciting fishing tournaments in the Florida Keys for 2026. From sailfish to marlin, tarpon to wahoo—find your next competition.
Sailfish
Islamorada Sailfly Tournament
Elite sailfish fly fishing tournament limited to 20 boats. One of the most prestigious fly fishing events in the Keys.
January 6-8, 2026
Islamorada, FL
Randy Towe 305-394-2667
Sailfish
Fish For Holly Sailfish Tournament
Annual charity sailfish tournament supporting a great cause while targeting one of the ocean's most exciting gamefish.
January 9-10, 2026
Florida Keys
Annie Hagen 305-304-1762
Sailfish
Islamorada Fishing Club Sailfish Tournament
Second leg of the Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship. Historic tournament hosted by one of the oldest fishing clubs in the Keys.
January 20-21, 2026
Islamorada, FL
IFC 305-664-4735
Sailfish
Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament
Third leg of the Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship, hosted at the legendary Cheeca Lodge & Spa.
January 23-25, 2026
Islamorada, FL
Liz Hill 305-451-5094
Sailfish
Islamorada Women's Sailfish Tournament
Premier women's sailfish tournament celebrating female anglers in the sport fishing community.
January 30 - February 1, 2026
Islamorada, FL
Betty Baumer 954-253-6516
Sailfish
Bartenders Sailfish Open
Fun, competitive sailfish tournament open to all anglers with a laid-back Keys atmosphere.
February 1-2, 2026
Florida Keys
Dianne Harbaugh 305-522-4868
Sailfish
Poor Girls Sailfish Tournament
Women's sailfish tournament with competitive divisions and great camaraderie among female anglers.
February 3-4, 2026
Florida Keys
Sharon Ellenwood 305-393-6174
Sailfish
Al Flutie Over the Hill Tournament
Sailfish tournament exclusively for anglers 50 years and over. Proving age is just a number!
February 10-11, 2026
Florida Keys
Dianne Harbaugh 305-522-4868
Sailfish
Keys Kids Sailfish Tournament
FREE tournament for kids 16 and under! Introducing the next generation to the thrill of sailfishing.
February 13-14, 2026
Islamorada, FL
Tackle Center of Islamorada 305-664-9800
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Jimmy Johnson's Quest for the Ring
Celebrity fishing tournament hosted by NFL legend Jimmy Johnson, featuring big prizes and intense competition.
March 5-7, 2026
Islamorada, FL
305-255-3500
Sailfish
Key West Sailfish Tournament
Premier Key West sailfish event targeting the abundant sailfish population in the waters off the Southernmost Point.
March 26-28, 2026
Key West, FL
Brice Barr 305-304-2314
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Viking Yachts Key West Challenge
One of the most prestigious offshore fishing tournaments in Key West. Top Viking boats compete for ultimate bragging rights.
April 8-12, 2026
Key West, FL
Sailfish
Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament
Exciting sailfish tournament in the heart of the Keys with expanded fishing boundaries.
April 16-18, 2026
Marathon, FL
Katie Lewis 305-783-8313
Tarpon
Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament
Celebrating its 63rd anniversary in 2026! The most prestigious tarpon tournament in the world, using traditional tackle and time-honored methods.
May 2026 (Dates TBA)
Islamorada, FL
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Key West Marlin Tournament
Celebrating over 43 years of tradition! Coincides with the annual Hemingway Days Celebration. $50,000+ in cash prizes, limited to 75 boats.
July 2026 (Dates TBA)
Key West, FL
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