Key West Marlin Fishing Tournament with $50,000 in cash prizes! Competition, celebration – and cash prizes!
In the spirit of legendary author and fisherman Ernest Hemingway, who lived in Key West, join us at the Perry Hotel & Marina for world-class fishing and festivities, including cocktails & dinner parties, pig roast, and awards ceremony.
�And, more than $50,000 in guaranteed cash prizes.
�To register, or for more info, go to http://www.keywestmarlin.com
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07/26/2026
From lines‑in on Day 1 to tonight’s final weigh‑ins, the 2026 Key West Marlin Tournament leaderboard is now official. 🏆
Laid Back, Pipe Dream, and Breath Reel Deep top the Marlin Division, with Justa lil More and High Stakes taking Fun Fish honors and Samantha with Waterlines leading the Ladies Division.
Congratulations to all the winners and every team that fished hard with us this week in Key West. 🎉
Breath Reel Deep pulling in a Blue Marlin on Day 2! 💪 Who will take home the top prize after today’s final round? Stay tuned!
07/25/2026
Pipe Dream and Breath Reel Deep are sharing the top of the Day 2 leaderboard with 400 points each, followed by Valentine, High Stakes, Waterline, Contegent Sea, Justa Lil More, and Laid Back as we roll into Day 3 and wait to see who takes the Key West Marlin Tournament crown. Stay tuned for final results and good luck to all the teams out on the water today!
While we wait on today’s leaderboard, here’s a look at yesterday’s weigh‑ins from the Key West Marlin Tournament. We’ll let you know day 2 leaderboard as soon as the results come in. Stay tuned!
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07/24/2026
Day 1 leaderboard is LIVE from the Key West Marlin Tournament.
Pipe Dream leads the pack with 400 points, with Valentine, High Stakes, Contingent Sea, and Just a Lil More all within striking distance.
Plenty of fishing left and anything can happen over the next few days—stay tuned for daily updates.
07/19/2026
Heading to Key West for Hemingway Days? The Key West Marlin Tournament runs July 22–25 out of Stock Island and Perry Marina, welcoming boats of all sizes and experience levels.
There’s still time to get your team on the roster—register online and we’ll see you at check‑in.
🌐 Details and registration at keywestmarlin.com
07/17/2026
Crews in the Marlin Division are chasing clean releases and big points. Fun Fish teams are loading the spread with tuna, wahoo, dolphin, and more to keep the action going all day.
Whether you’re fishing for the leaderboard or for dockside stories with your crew, the Key West Marlin Tournament brings it all together in one week on the Wall.
🎣 45th Annual Key West Marlin Tournament
📅 July 22–25, 2026
🌐 Details and registration at keywestmarlin.com
07/15/2026
Forty‑five years of world‑class sportfishing have shaped the Key West Marlin Tournament into a rare mix of family‑friendly crews and serious competition.
From first‑time anglers to teams who’ve fished this event for decades, everyone’s chasing marlin, fun fish, and memories in one of the most iconic fishing destinations in the world.
Ready to be part of the fleet this year? Rally your crew, get the boat dialed in, and we’ll see you on the docks July 22–25.
The blue marlin run is almost here. 🎣
Next week, the 45th Annual Key West Marlin Tournament kicks off July 22–25—four days of blue water, screaming drags, and dockside stories with crews and families who’ve been fishing this event for years. New boats are coming in, new generations are stepping up to the helm, and everyone’s chasing their next unforgettable fish.
With Hemingway Days in full swing and mini lobster season close behind, this is the week to be in Key West. If you’ve been on the fence, now’s the time to rally your team, make the call, and get in the game.
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"Chase the bite. Chase the next marlin. 🎣
The 45th Annual Key West Marlin Tournament returns July 22–25, bringing teams together to fish the famous Wall during Hemingway Days in Key West.
With more than $260,000 paid out last year across the Marlin and Fun Fish Divisions, every day on the water counts.
Get your team registered and we’ll see you in Key West.
🌐 Register at keywestmarlin.com
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 6pm |