The Islamorada Women’s Sailfish Tournament returns to the Florida Keys January 30-February 1, 2026, hosted by Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!® (LLGF). Female anglers from across the region will gather for friendly competition and a weekend of excitement, camaraderie, and conservation.

Participants will compete for Top Angler, Top Team, Second and Third Place Teams, plus prizes for Top Mahi, Top Tuna, and Top Kingfish. The Top Angler will receive a gold sailfish pendant from DePaula Jewelers.

The kickoff party is set for January 30 at the Islamorada Moose Lodge, with awards on February 1 at Safe Harbor Angler House. Fishing takes place January 31 and February 1, from each angler’s own boat or aboard charter boats (limited slots available for early reservations). Registration is open online at www.ladiesletsgofishing.com/islamorada-womens-sailfish-tournament.

“Last year’s event was a nail-biter, with thrilling quad and triple hookups,” said Betty Bauman, LLGF Director. “Team Caribsea clinched first place with a double header just before lines out, finishing with 11 sailfish. Some of the women had never released a sailfish before-it was unforgettable!” A total of 52 sailfish were released in the 2025 tournament.

Known for its signature Florida-based educational events, Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!® hosts multiple programs throughout the state, empowering women to learn, practice, and experience fishing firsthand.

Featured on national television and more, the series is supported by major partners including Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation, Take Me Fishing, Mercury, Magic Tilt trailers, Power-Pole, Penn, TACO Metals, Lowrance, Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida and Fish Florida. Largest Annual Sponsors are ICOM, CCA Florida STAR, Bob’s Machine Shop, AFTCO, Smith Optics, Frogg Toggs, Hubbards Marina, Star Brite, Fathom Offshore and Big Rock Sports Conservation Foundation. Tournament sponsors include Art by Pasta Pantaleo, DePaula Jewelers, Sunset Inn, Islamorada Moose Lodge, Safe Harbor Angler House, Whale Harbor Marina and Monroe County Tourist Development Council with others to be announced.

Registration: $295 for the first angler, $250 per additional angler on the same boat.
Charter boat slots: $1,195 total for two days - reserve early as availability is limited.
Host hotel: Sunset Inn, Islamorada, FL.

Upcoming LLGF events with optional or included fishing are:

Nov. 22-23, 2025 St. Augustine Surf Fishing Academy Guy Harvey Resort

Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2026 Islamorada Women’s Sailfish Tournament Islamorada, FL

March 21-22, 2026 South Gulf Coast Saltwater Weekend Inshore Seminar Fort Myers, FL

April 17-19, 2026 South Florida Offshore Fishing Fort Lauderdale, FL

May 15-17 2026 Keys Fishing Screamin’ Reels Learning on the Water Tavernier, FL Keys

June TBA 2026 Isla Mujeres, Mexico fishing adventure

Sept. 12, 2026 Freshwater Bass Seminar South Florida Dania Beach, FL

Oct. 16-18, 2026 Keys Saltwater Weekend Seminar and fishing Islamorada, FL Keys

The Islamorada Moose Lodge is located at 81573 Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036. Safe Harbor Angler House is at 80500 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036.

Contact: LLGF, phone 954-475-9068, email: fish@ladiesletsgofishing.com, website: www.ladiesletsgofishing.com, Facebook: www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing

About "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"

The Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Foundation (LLGF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to introducing women and families to fishing while promoting conservation and responsible angling. Dubbed the “No-Yelling School of Fishing,” LLGF offers hands-on training, immersive seminars, and fishing trips across Florida and internationally. Founded in 1997 by Betty Bauman, the organization has educated over 10,000 graduates and gained national recognition in outlets such as NBC Nightly News, CBS, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal.

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