Entry Fee: $25.00 Entries accepted through June 30, 2025
2025 Offshore Slam Flyer
The Leaderboard is an annual contest. An embroidered shirt will be awarded in February for the largest fish caught of each species during the previous year.
The Club selects a "Species of the Month" for this contest, using the best information we have for what's running that month. A $25 check is awarded to the angler who catches the largest Fish Of the Month.
THE ANNUAL TRIPLE CROWN FISHING EVENT IS A FOUR MONTH LONG FISHING TOURNAMENT.
2025 Triple Crown Flyer
Captain's Meeting 4pm Tuesday, June 17 at the Sand Bar
JULY-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2025
Entry Fee: $20.00 if received before June 30, 2025 $25 After June 30, 2025 Entries accepted through August 31, 2025
Catch Verification Rules
July Kayak Fishing Event
Lover’s Key (New Pass Bridge launch)
MSC Kayak fishing events are held monthly at a number of different locations throughout Southwest Florida. Typically, MSC kayak trips will last approximately five to six hours and will cover 5 to 7 miles. We vary the venues monthly to give our kayak anglers exposure to different environments, fishing techniques, and species of fish that can be caught.
MSC members who participate in the kayak fishing events own their own kayaks and transport them to and from each venue. Members who do not have experience in kayak fishing but are interested in trying out the sport can sometimes borrow a kayak from a MSC member who has an extra one. Kayaks can also be rented at many different locations in the Marco Island area.
If you are a new member or a current member who is interested in participating in our kayak fishing activities signup to be added to the "Kayak fishing list". The Event Coordinator, Howard Laskau, will keep you informed about upcoming trips.
Add me to the Kayak Fishing List
Fishing out of a kayak is a great way to be outdoors, enjoy nature and experience the beauty of the mangroves and backwaters. It’s a great way to catch fish and you get the benefit of exercising at the same time with no need to go to the gas pumps!
Club Fish Tales Meeting August 7th
No General Meeting in August!
Instead - Join Us for a FISHTAILS Get-Together!
Informal gathering at a local restaurant/bar
Get ready to talk fishing, make new friends, and connect with fellow anglers! Instead of a traditional meeting the FISHTAILS Get-Together is happening on Thursday, August 7th, starting at 6:30 PM at Cavs (in the old Porkies back room). This is a fantastic opportunity for all members, especially newer ones, to mix and mingle. It's your chance to chat about:
We'll provide some snacks, and you can grab your favorite drinks from the bar. Come on down and get more involved with the club!
"No Bait" Captain's Meeting August 18th - 4pm @ Sandbar
NOTE! SIGN UP Online Website
Date: Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Capt’s Meeting Monday: August 18th @ 4:00 Sandbar
Fishing Hours: 6-Hour FLEX-FISH – Select a 6-hr period to fish, anytime between sunrise to sunset.
Event Target Fish: Redfish, Snook, and Spotted Seatrout
Prizes: Team Prizes – largest Redfish, largest Snook, largest Spotted Seatrout. Prize amounts will depend on the number of participants, plus a Maximum of $300.00 in club funds.
Entry Fee: $10.00 per MSC angler, Non Members fishing with a member $15.00
EVENT RULES
Ron LinnAssistant Backwater Events Coordinatorronlinn1@gmail.com
Mobile: John 239-235-1650
August Kayak Fishing Event
Everglades City (Ranger Station launch)
Note: Park Pass and Boater Permit required
Annual Pulled Pork Cook-Off Picnic
September 11th 4 PM at Sarazen Park
ATTENTION ALL MSC MEMBERS!
There will NOT be a regular general meeting of the Marco Sportfishing Club on Thursday, September 4, 2025. In its place, on Thursday, September 11, 2025, we will have our
"Annual Pulled Pork Cook-Off Picnic"
Place: Sarazen Park on Marco Island
Date & Time: Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. (NOT NOON)
Cost: Member & Spouse - $TBA each
Guest: (non-members) - $TBA each
Please Note: Bring your own beverages, chairs and a good appetite!
Menu: Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw and Dessert
Meat will be prepared by our own club members and judged by a select panel of Celebrities!
If you want to enter to compete for the Best Chef, call John Baker at 239-970-0296 or Jerry Defibaugh 239-963-5975. John will provide Pork Butts to those Chefs who participate.
Cash Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Please complete the online registration form and also use the on-line credit card system to make your payment. E-Z-P-Z!!!
However, if you wish to sign-up using the "old" method, you may complete a registration form and mail it with your check to Jerry Defibaugh, 170 June Ct., Marco Island, FL
IMPORTANT - Reservation form must be received by no later than Thursday, September 5th.
Please Note: Members and guests need a signed club waiver on file or will need to sign one at the picnic.
Last Update: 06-17-25
September Kayak Fishing Event
Captain Pete's 2 Man Redfish TournamentDate: Wednesday October 15th 2025 Capt’s Meeting: Monday October 13th @ 4:00 Sandbar
Fishing Hours: 6-Hour Staggered “Shotgun Start” at Walker’s Coon Key Marina or Jolly Bridge. All boats start and leave from Coon Key Marina or Jolly Bridge Check-in opens at 7:15 AM, closes at 8:00 AM. Boats not checked in by 8 AM are disqualified. Official start at 8:00 AM At the start, 3 boats will leave at one time (by starting number determined by date of entry). There will be a 30 second interval between each group of 3 boats
Weigh in is at Coon Key Marina, Scales for weigh-in open at 1:00 PM sharp and will close at 3:00 PM. Penalties apply (4 oz. per 5 min) after 3:00 PM. Boats not back at the marina by 3:30 will be disqualified
Event Target Fish: Redfish
Prizes: Prize amounts will depend on the number of participants, plus $400.00 in club funds. In addition, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive $50 gift certificates from the Sandbar.
Entry Fee: $30.00 per MSC angler, Non-Members fishing with a member $40.00
· Captains of all boats must be a MSC Member.
· Back water to Camp Lulu
· “No Guide” Rule applies. – “2-Line” Rule applies
· Finally, and most important rule is: Be safe and Have Fun!
Click Here for full event rules
All registrants need to fill out the online registration form regardless of how you intend to pay. If paying by check, after completing the online form, make your check out to MSC and mail it to: MSC, P.O. Box 2104, Marco Island, FL 34146. If you are paying with cash, please fill out your online registration form prior to coming to the captain's meeting.
For questions and to submit your results & pictures of your catch:
Ron Linn Assistant Backwater Events Coordinatorronlinn1@gmail.comMobile: 239-227-9503
John Baker
furndeals@comcast.net
239-970-0296
October Kayak Fishing Event
Captains Meeting and final info
Redfish XX Captains meeting will be held in the SandBar At 3PM Monday the 27th
A Capt or Crew member
must attend
Gift pick up, Team, reporting forms and rules info will be Emailed to Captains the 25th or 26th. Make sure you and crew have sent in your Waivers
No entry excepted after Monday.
Redfish XX Team Event
Calling all Captains and Crew!
Set Aside the whole week of Oct. 27
The Whole Last Week of Otober. Between the Captains meeting on the 27th, your choice of fishing days on the 29th or 30th and our fun Picnic on Saturday the 1st of November.
Do not forget trick or treating on Halloween. We will be having a busy week.
Remember your entry fee for the team event not only pays for the event but it also includes a picnic for two. Do not forget that if your team wins it will be free.
Not only will you and your guest be attending the picnic at Sarazen Park but the Two Man Event participants will be attending as well.
So mark up your calendar, get your team ready, and watch for more information to come in the August Newsletter.
This Will Be Fun
Fleet Admiral - Ed Vesely
Member REDFISH XX Picnic
November Kayak Fishing Event
December Kayak Fishing Event
To participate in club events, you must have previously signed a liability waiver. Download Waiver Form
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