2026 Grand Champions – M.E Black fishing with her father Capt. Richard Black
The 36th Annual Swamp Guides Backcountry Fishing Tournament was held Jan. 30-31st, 2026
in Islamorada, Florida Keys at Safe Harbor – Angler House Marina. The format was an All Release tournament for Bonefish, Redfish, Snook.
Next Swamp Guides Tournament will be held Friday January 29-30, 2027.
Jan 29– 5 pm Kick-off Party: Register, pick up Scoring Packets/Measuring Devices, and enjoy refreshments, check out the auction and enjoy music!
Jan 30 – 7 am: Leave the dock and lines in. You can launch from anywhere between Key Largo and Marathon (excludes Flamingo)!
3 pm Lines out and must be back to the dock by 5 pm. Must return all scorecards to the scorekeeper by 5 pm in person at Safe Harbor Angler House.
Awards 6:30pm
