Three Waters Resort & Marina will host the Islamorada Sailfish Tournament from Dec. 5-7.
Now in its 62nd year, this tournament is the first and most prestigious leg of the Florida Keys Gold Cup Series. This new chapter for the tournament continues its legacy as one of the oldest fishing tournaments in the United States.
Contestants will compete for top honors in pursuit of the prized Atlantic sailfish, a symbol of speed, strength and skill. This year, the tournament will launch a new two-day fishing format and both a pro and non-pro division. The non-pro division is designed for anglers who have not been paid to fish over the past year. The pro division will continue to allow anglers, captains and mates to compete.
Each division will award trophies for the top three places, along with other awards, including top lady angler and top junior angler. The festivities will begin on Friday, Dec. 5 with the competition hosted on Dec. 6-7. Winners will be announced on Dec. 7 followed by an open-air feast at the resort.
The tournament will be held in partnership with the Islamorada Charter Boat Association to raise money toward its mission of supporting those who work continuously to preserve Islamorada fisheries. The tournament is a celebration of camaraderie, conservation and the allure of sportfishing in the Keys.
“As stewards of Islamorada, we are deeply committed to preserving the legacy and future of sportfishing in Islamorada,” said Scott Dawson, Islamorada Resort Collection VP and managing director. “Hosting a Gold Cup Tournament is both an honor and a privilege to support the Islamorada Charter Boat Association and our community of fishing captains.”
Tournament entries are $700. Discounted room packages for participating anglers are available at islamoradasailfishtournament.com.
