FIRE CHARITY FISHING
TOURNAMENT & FESTIVAL
FIRE CHARITY FISHING
TOURNAMENT & FESTIVAL
FIRE CHARITY FISHING
TOURNAMENT & FESTIVAL
FIRE CHARITY FISHING
TOURNAMENT & FESTIVAL
Select a division below to register
Entry Fee:
Grand Prize:
Team Size:
$550
$6,000 minimum
1-6 Anglers
Entry Fee:
Grand Prize:
Team Size:
$500
$7,500 minimum
1-6 Anglers
Entry Fee:
Grand Prize:
Team Size:
$350
$6,000 minimum
1-6 Anglers
Entry Fee:
Grand Prize:
Team Size:
Ages:
$200
$1,000 minimum
1-6 Anglers
17 & Under
Entry Fee:
Grand Prize:
Team Size:
Ages:
$20
1/2 Day Charter
1 Angler
4-13
2026 Rules & Regulations
Inshore Amateur – Inshore Open – Offshore – Nearshore – Junior
2026 Rules & Regulations
Kayak / SUP
Junior Teams Parental Release Form
This document is MANDATORY for participants under 18 years old. The form must be completed and submitted no later than the June 12th Captain’s meeting.
Email form to registration@
TARGET SPECIES
Video Submission Required
Marlin (Blue & White), Sailfish, and Swordfish
Weigh-In Required
African Pompano, Cobia, Cubera Snapper, Dolphin, Grouper, Kingfish, Mackerel (20″ min), Permit, Snapper, Tripletail, Tuna (No Bonita), Wahoo, and Warsaw Grouper
Team Size:
Entry Fee:
1st Place:
2nd Place:
3rd Place:
1-6 Anglers
$500
$5,000
$2,500
$1,000
The Nearshore Division is restricted to vessels with a maximum of 700 horsepower. Vessels may fish all waters seaward of the Florida mainland within the area defined by the following coordinates: 28° 10’ N latitude to the North, 27° N latitude to the South, 83° 30’ W longitude to the west.
TARGET SPECIES
Video Submission Required
Marlin (Blue & White), Sailfish, and Swordfish
Weigh-In Required
African Pompano, Cobia, Cubera Snapper, Dolphin, Grouper, Kingfish, Mackerel (20″ min), Permit, Snapper, Tripletail, Tuna (No Bonita), Wahoo, and Warsaw Grouper
Team Size:
Entry Fee:
1st Place:
2nd Place:
3rd Place:
1-6 Anglers
$500
$5,000
$2,500
$1,000
The Inshore Open Division is open to any participant. Teams who have members who actively hold (or have held in the past five years) a captain’s license and have carried passengers for hire are REQUIRED to fish the Inshore Open Division. Teams will fish inshore waters only.
TARGET SPECIES
Photo Submission Required
Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Tarpon
Weigh-In Required
Cobia, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, Permit
Trash Can Slam: Weigh-In Required
Catfish, Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish
Team Size:
Entry Fee:
1st Place:
2nd Place:
3rd Place:
1-6 Anglers
$400
$5,000
$2,500
$1,000
The Inshore Amateur Division is open to all participants who do not actively hold (or have held in the past five years) a captain’s license and have carried passengers for hire. Teams will fish inshore waters only.
This division is great for recreational anglers looking for some competitive fun and a chance to win! Should a participating team include one or more individuals that actively hold, or have held within the past five years, a captain’s license and have carried passengers for hire, they are REQUIRED to participate in the Inshore Open Division.
TARGET SPECIES
Photo Submission Required
Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Tarpon
Weigh-In Required
Cobia, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, Permit
Trash Can Slam: Weigh-In Required
Catfish, Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish
Team Size:
Entry Fee:
1st Place:
2nd Place:
3rd Place:
4th Place:
5th Place:
6th Place:
7th Place:
8th Place:
9th Place:
10th Place:
15th Place:
1-6 Anglers
$300
$5,000
$2,500
$1,000
$750
$700
$600
$500
$450
$350
$250
$1,500
The Kayak/SUP Division participants must launch from a public access in Manatee or Sarasota Counties. Anglers have 24 hours to fish for snook, redfish, and trout.
TARGET SPECIES
Photo Submission Required
Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout
Scoring Guidelines
Total length of largest (2) Snook, largest (2) Redfish, and largest (2) Spotted Seatrout
Team Size:
Entry Fee:
1st Place:
2nd Place:
3rd Place:
1 Angler
$125
$1,500
$1,000
$500
The Junior Division participants should be 17 years old or younger. All participants must have a guardian signed waiver to compete in the tournament. Junior teams will fish inshore waters only.
TARGET SPECIES
Photo Submission Required
Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Tarpon
Weigh-In Required
Cobia, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, Permit
Trash Can Slam: Weigh-In Required
Catfish, Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish
Team Size:
Entry Fee:
1st Place:
2nd Place:
3rd Place:
1-6 Anglers
$150
$1,000
$500
$250
