Key West Kingfish Mayhem Tournament to Test Angling Skills Jan. 15-19

KEY WEST, Florida Keys — Angling teams targeting kingfish can vie for mastery and substantial cash prizes Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 15-19, during the 2025 Key West Kingfish Mayhem tournament. 

The event takes place in the waters where sizeable king mackerel, also called kingfish, gather each year before their annual migration. The 2025 tournament highlights a single open division that welcomes all interested teams.

The winning team in the 2025 tournament is to receive a  $75,000 prize. Prizes of $25,000 and $20,000, respectively, await the second- and third-place teams. Prize structure and award amounts are based on a field of 30 registered boats.

Events kick off Wednesday, Jan. 15, with a 5-7 p.m. final registration at The Perry Hotel & Marina, located at 7001 Shrimp Road on Stock Island. A captains meeting is set for 7:30 p.m.

Teams are to fish on two of the three following days (Jan. 16-18). The schedule of fishing days and the designated “lay day” is to be determined at the captains meeting based on anticipated weather conditions. 

Tournament rules mandate that each boat team can weigh one kingfish on each of the two fishing days. The weigh-in location is at the Perry Marina.

To be eligible to weigh their fish, boat teams must check in with the tournament committee by 5 p.m.

Awards are to be presented at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at The Perry Hotel & Marina. 

The entry fee is $5,000 per team. Any number of anglers can make up a team. 

Event details: meatmayhemtournaments.com/event/key-west-kingfish-mayhem-2022/