“The Granddaddy of All Tournaments”–Optimist Club of Perry Saltwater Fishing Tournament, at Steinhatchee, May 5, 2018

Now in its 27th year, the annual Optimist Club of Perry, FL Saltwater Fishing Tournament has become one of the largest fishing events on Natural North Florida’s Big Bend.  While Perry is landlocked, it’s the county seat of Taylor County, which has some of the best saltwater angling in the state.  And appropriately, the event …

2018 Shands Saltwater Trout Tournament, Steinhatchee, April 29, Sea Hag Marina

The Shands Fishing For Kids Saltwater Trout Tournament, one of the largest and most popular fishing events in our Natural North Florida region takes place on Saturday, April 28 at Steinhatchee.  Weigh-in and a celebratory fish fry will be held at the Sea Hag Marina. With some excellent (and guaranteed) payouts, this promises to be …

Gulf Coast Kayak Fishing Tournament, Saturday, November 4, 2017

Get Hooked…In Taylor County Florida, Gulf Coast Kayak Fishing Tournament. the tournament will be held on November 4, 2017. Guaranteed Payout! $2,500 in Cash & Prizes Call 850-584-5366 for more information! Click link for application and more information! … Visit Website Here’s some professional advice about fishing the Taylor County shoreline for this tournament:  Pay …

15th Annual Steinhatchee Community Fishing Tournament, 3/12/16

I’ve always enjoyed fishing the Steinhatchee Community Tournament.  It occurs at a great time of year, and anglers typically find lots of species, lots of action, and have lots of fun!  I can’t fish this year.   I’ll be representing Visit Natural North Florida at Canoecopia in Madison, Wisconsin (probably in the cold and snow!) with …

Steinhatchee Fishing Tournament Schedule, 2016

Thanks to the folks at the Sea Hag Marina, here’s a listing of the 2016 Fishing Tournaments at Steinhatchee, in Taylor County, Florida.   Check your browser and our fishing blog as the year progresses for more information on individual tournaments!

14th Annual Steinhatchee Community Fishing Tournament, March 14, 2015

This is a huge event, and with temperatures moving steadily higher this week, you can expect to see lots of fish (and to have lots of competition!).  In addition to over $3600 in prizes, there’s a raffle that includes donations from local businesses.  The weigh-in is at 4:30PM at the Community Center.  Entry fees ($30 …

Steinhatchee Seafood Festival, April 17 & 18, 2015

Mark your calendars NOW for the 2015 Steinhatchee Seafood Festival, on April 17 and 18.  It’s going to be lots of fun,  good food, a fishing tournament and a performance by the Kentucky Headhunters.  The main venue will be Good Times Marina, located on the “Jena side” of the Steinhatchee River.  All net proceeds from …