There are several fishing tournaments held annually around Southwest, Florida. Note that the exact dates and details of these tournaments may change from year to year, so it's best to check their websites or social media pages for up-to-date information.
May
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Gasparilla Island Kids ClassicThis tournament is held in May and is specifically designed for children between the ages of 3 and 16. The focus is on teaching kids about fishing while having fun.LINK |
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World's Richest Tarpon TournamentIn the early 1980s, the Boca Grande Club started the Boca Grande Club Invitational Tarpon Tournament to bring World Class Anglers to Boca Grande, The Tarpon Capital of the World. In the early 90s, the Boca Grande Chamber took over the tournament rebranding it as the “World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament” with first-place winning over $100,000! Although it started as a weigh tournament with 1st place going to the heaviest fish, 2nd to the 2nd heaviest, and 3rd to the team with the most releases, the tournament shifted to an all-release event in the 2000s to focus on Conservation, Sportsmanship, and Education. This Traditional live-bait-only Tarpon Tournament honors the history of Tarpon fishing in Boca Grande pass as well stressing the importance of conservation to ensure a healthy fishery for generations to come. |
July
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Grouper Grapple Offshore Fishing TournamentThe 2022 Grouper Grapple Offshore Fishing Tournament raised over $30,000 for Healing Through The Outdoors and the Jeff Sommer Memorial Scholarship Fund! A big thank you to all the boats that competed, our generous sponsors and our host, Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant!LINK |
October
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Naples Backcountry Fly ChampionshipThis tournament is held in October and is for fly fishing enthusiasts. Anglers fish for species such as tarpon, snook, and redfish.LINK |
November
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RedSnook Catch and Release Charity TournamentThis tournament is held in November and benefits the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Anglers fish for redfish, snook, and trout.LINK |