Doug Johnson’s Reeling For Kids Tournament, Steinhatchee, June 3 & 4, 2016

Without a doubt, the Doug Johnson Reeling For Kids Saltwater Challenge Tournament is the largest and most popular fishing event on the Big Bend,  Former Gator football superstar Doug Johnson started the event about ten years ago, and it’s grown in popularity and size ever since.  While it’s not inexpensive to enter your boat and …

25th Annual Perry Optimist Saltwater Fishing Tournament, Taylor County, FL—May 7, 2016

The Optimist Club of Perry’s 25th Annual Saltwater Fishing Tournament promises to be special!  Anglers can fish from 7AM in the Gulf waters out of Steinhatchee, Keaton Beach and Econfina.  There’s a $50 per angler entry fee, but the prizes to be won are huge. Largest seatrout, $3000 2nd Largest seatrout, $1000 3rd Largest seatrout, …

Fabulous, Feminine Fun at Steinhatchee’s Nauti-Girls Tournament, 6/11/16

NO BOYS ALLOWED!  That’s the motto for the upcoming Steinhatchee Nauti Girls Fishing Tournament, scheduled for June 11th.  Actually “boat boys”, mostly designated drivers, are allowed to chauffeur ladies’ teams around the local Steinhatchee waters.  This is the 7th year of the event, and it just keeps getting more and more popular, attracting ladies from …

Shands 12th Annual Fishing For Kids Trout Tournament, Steinhatchee, FL–4/23/16

The 2016 Fishing For Kids Trout Tournament has a guaranteed $2500 payout, which isn’t bad for a $100 per boat entry fee.  And there should be plenty of trout to be caught swarming the Taylor County flats off Steinhatchee.  The tournament benefits UF Health Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, so even if …

2016 Trout Madness at Steinhatchee’s Sea Hag Marina Ends 3/31

There’s just one more month to enter and win the Sea Hag Marina’s February/March Trout Madness Contest!  Just catch a big trout, have it weighed and photographed back at the marina by an employee, and be eligible to win a $100 Sea Hag Gift Certificate.  There’s no entry fee, and you can enter once a …

Relay For Life Fishing Tournament, Suwannee, FL, March 26, 2016

On March 26, 2016, Suwannee Marina will host the Relay For Life Fishing Tournament at Suwannee, FL.  It’s an inshore/offshore/freshwater tournament.  Leave the dock at first safe light, and be back for the inshore/freshwater weigh-in at 3PM–or the offshore weigh-in at 4PM.  The entry fee is $100 per boat (until March 11; $125 after) and …

Steinhatchee Seafood Festival, April 8th and 9th, 2016

Don’t miss this year’s Steinhatchee Seafood Festival!  The events, including a live auction, arts & crafts, food, music and a flea market, begins at 6PM on Friday, April 8 at Good Times Motel & Marina.  Good Times is located on the south side of the Steinhatchee River, in Jena, at 7022 SW Hwy 358.  Parking …

Greg Bishop Memorial Fishing Tournament, Steinhatchee, April 9, 2016

This year’s Greg Bishop Memorial Fishing Tournament is a featured part of the 2nd Annual Steinhatchee Seafood Festival.  The festival, hosted by Good Times Motel and Marina, begins on April 8 and the tournament is scheduled for Saturday, the 9th.  Expect a big crowd, as there’s  $7000-plus in prize money available.

Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Fishing Tournament, February 13, 2016

Anglers–don’t miss this tournament!  It’s part of the 8th Annual Fiddler Crab Festival, and with a 1-3PM weigh-in at the Sea Hag Marina, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the events and to grab some great “street eats”.  The entry fee is $25 per angler, and there are sizable payouts for the winners.  Tickets …