Capt. Steve Souther of Marlin My Darlin had 10 dolphin 5-8 pounds and small blackfin tunas Thursday fishing under birds in 200-400 feet off Port Everglades. A few kingfish were biting in 120-150 feet. Capt. Mario Cote of No Vacansea said groupers and lots of cero mackerel were biting in 60-80 feet off Hollywood.
Sailfish tournament: The 16th annual Key Largo Sailfish Challenge is Jan. 7-8 out of Sundowners on the Bay at mile marker 103.9. Cash prizes and trophies awarded to the top three teams. Up to four anglers per boat can register. Entry fee for the first angler is $525, the second and third pay $475 each and there is no charge for the fourth. Contact Tammie Gurgiolo at 305-240-9337 orfishnbully@msn.com.
Kingfish tournament: The Key West Harbour King Mackerel Tournament is Jan. 21-22 out of Key West Harbour Yacht Club, 6000 Peninsular Ave. on Stock Island. The biggest kingfish wins $10,000 with 100 boats. Visit fishska.com or call Murray Marine at 305-296-0364 or the Southern Kingfish Association at 904-819-0360.
Sailfish tournament: The 22nd annual Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament is Jan. 21-22 out of Islamorada. Entry fee is $695 for the first angler per boat and $645 for each additional angler. After Jan. 13, the entry fees increase $50. Visit cheeca.com/fishing-a-recreation/tournaments or contact Liz Hill at 305-451-5094 orlizhillfirst@bellsouth.net.
Jan. 1: Sea trout season opens.
Jan. 7-8: 16th annual Key Largo Sailfish Challenge out of Sundowners on the Bay at mile marker 103.9. Cash prizes and trophies awarded to the top three teams. Up to four anglers per boat can register. Entry fee for the first angler is $525, the second and third pay $475 each and there is no charge for the fourth. Contact Tammie Gurgiolo at 305-240-9337 or fishnbully@msn.com.
Jan. 21-22: Key West Harbour King Mackerel Tournament out of Key West Harbour Yacht Club, 6000 Peninsular Ave. on Stock Island. Biggest kingfish wins $10,000 with 100 boats. Visit fishska.com or call Murray Marine at 305-296-0364 or the Southern Kingfish Association at 904-819-0360.