Islamorada Fall All-Tackle Bonefish & Permit Championship Set for Oct. 14-16

ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys — Veteran anglers and competitive newcomers are gearing up for the 54th annual Islamorada Fall All-Tackle Bonefish & Permit Championship scheduled Oct. 14-16.

The three-day fishing challenge includes up to 25 participants fishing in three divisions – artificial, fly and bait. One angler per boat is paired with a licensed captain to vie for trophies for the three longest bonefish and three longest permit. 

A kick-off party is set for 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at Islamorada Fishing Club, temporarily located at mile marker 80.9 oceanside. 

Anglers are to check in virtually and may launch from any location for the tournament’s three days of fishing on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 14-16, with fishing between 7:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, an angler meeting and final awards ceremony is to start at 5:30 p.m. at Islamorada Fishing Club. 

Awards are to be given in bait, artificial and fly divisions, as well as for the largest bonefish and permit, ultimately leading to the Grand Champion award as well as the All-Tackle winner, if an angler manages to land both species on all tackle. A newcomer award is to be presented as well.

Entry fee is $850 per angler. 

Tournament information and registration: wesley@lockeandkeyproductions or 941-268-1331.