Join us for the 5th Annual Kids Fishing Expo on Sunday, March 15, 2026 10am-2pm at Founders Park Beach Pavilion and Great Lawn All kids 0-16 welcome! (13 and under must be accompanied by an adult) Learn how to Spin and Fly Cast, tie flies, knot tying, cast net throwing and much more from top Islamorada [...]
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. See the 2026 results here Next [...]
Now that we have survived the blistering summer and are settling in for Fall fishing, it's time for our General Membership meeting where we will discuss the latest hot topics and other important matters aimed at strengthening our guide community. At the event, all members will have the opportunity to renew memberships and get a new [...]
FKFGA Commodore Captain Ted Wilson recently shared what Everglades restoration means to the Florida Keys community and progress being made to send the water south. https://youtu.be/1H0BRryXEYU?si=mzNVxLl6u1KchCHG
The Guide's Guide to Covid-19 Aid Resources Covid-19 has disrupted the busiest part of the Florida Keys fishing season. The backbone of a guide's income has been severed. Thankfully, there are several triage programs in place to help sustain small businesses in these uncertain times. The most recent is called Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security [...]
March 28, 2020 Covid-19 Donation Outreach Letter Dear Angler, Our hope is that this letter reaches you in good health, in this precarious time. It is sent humbly. We know this is a difficult time for everyone. Still, we’re reaching out to you in order to help our community stay afloat, as both [...]
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FKFGA is seeking old swamp guides ball tournament shirts for a project to be auctioned off at the 30th Annual Swamp Guides Ball on February 1st, 2020. We are seeking a T-shirt/logo from each previous tournament. Any condition is acceptable. Please DM us to coordinate pickup or mailing. Thanks, Steve
Join us for the FKFGA General Meeting for members and prospective members. Islander history and discovery center 82100 Overseas Hwy Tuesday, September 10th at 7pm We will hold our annual elections and Speaker Jennifer Rehage from FIU will discuss the Florida Bay and a new fish study.
