Marco Sportfishing Club Inc upcoming events

2026 Offshore Slam (Thu, January 01, 2026)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

THE 2026 YEAR LONG OFFSHORE SLAM TOURNAMENT

SPONSORED BY ROSE MARINA

Visit their Website & please support our local businesses.

Entry Fee: $25.00
Entries accepted through June 30, 2026

2026 Offshore Slam Flyer

Current Standings

Enter my fish on the Leaderboard & Fish of the Month (Thu, January 01, 2026)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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.

2026 Leaderboard Standings

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.

May Board Meeting (Mon, May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Marco Sportfishing Club Board Meeting

Members welcome come see how the club is run

Spring Slam - Capt. Meeting (Mon, May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

2026 Spring SlamCaptain's Meeting

Monday, May 11th, 2026 - 4pm at:

2026 Spring Slam (Tue, May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Spring Slam
(Ver 1 2026)

Fishing Dates: Tuesday, May 12^th through Sunday May 17^th

Capt.’s Meeting: Monday, May 11^th, 4:00pm at the Sandbar

Fishing Day and Hours: You pick the day and the 6 hours that you want to fish

This event is open to powerboat and kayak anglers

Event Target Fish: Snook, Redfish, Spotted Sea Trout

Prizes: Team prize – 1^st thru 5^th – Total inches of one each Snook, Redfish and Trout

The focus is on the “Slam”. An entry of all three species beats an entry of one or two species regardless of total length.

Individual Prizes awarded for each of the longest Snook, Redfish and Trout caught during the event

Entry Fee: $10.00 per MSC angler, $15.00 per non-member

Prize amounts determined by number of anglers participating
PLUS up to $300 in club funds

EVENT RULES

Captains of all boats must be a MSC Member. - “No Guide” Rule & “2-Line” Rule Apply
MSC backwater boundaries apply. South, only to Everglades National Park boundaries. (Camp Lulu)
Notify Charlie Schwalje of the day you choose to fish no later than 9:00 am of the day you fish
Photos required for all fish entered for team & individual prizes - Measure fish to nearest ¼”
Turn in Tally Sheet, and photos, to Charlie Schwalje, no later than 5:00 PM, the day after you fish.

For questions regarding the event, and to submit pictures/tally of your catch:

Enter 0nline, at the April or May membership meeting or at the Captain’s Meeting

For questions regarding the event, and to submit pictures/tally of your catch:

Event Leader
Charlie Schwalje
Email- c.schwalje@comcast.net
Cell - 732-570-8450

May 2026 Kayak Fishing Event (Wed, May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

May Kayak Fishing Event

South end of Marco Island (Caxambas 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, Ken Stockton, 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!

June General Meeting (Thu, June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Club General Meeting

Doors open at 6:30 PM
Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM

Wesley United Methodist Church

June Guest Speaker:

Chris D’Arco (Senior Environmental Specialist and Project Manager with the Collier County - Government Coastal Zone Management (CZM)

Department)

Join us for an update on the Paradise Reef System.

Funded by the BP Deepwater Horizon settlement and first deployed in 2015, this is the largest artificial reef project in the Western Hemisphere.

Chris will discuss:

The Locations & Makeup: Details on the 36 artificial reef sites.
Marine Life: The current ecosystem supported by the reefs.
Local Impact: How the project continues to support local fishermen, divers, and the Collier County community.

June Board Meeting (Mon, June 08, 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Marco Sportfishing Club Board Meeting

Members welcome come see how the club is run

Fried Chicken Picnic (Wed, June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

To register for the picnic, fill out the online registration form regardless of how you pay. If paying by check mail to: MSC, P.O. Box 2104, Marco Island, FL 34146 Cash payments can be turned in at the May and June general Meeting.

DO NOT MAIL CASH!

Registration closes on June 6th.

Hook That Snook - Captains Meeting (Tue, June 23, 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

"Hook That Snook" Captain's Meeting

June 23rd - 4pm
@Sandbar

Hook That Snook (Thu, June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hook That Snook
Fishing Day June 25th

Prizes: Will be determined at the Capt. Meeting depending on number of entries.

Boat – Total inches of two largest Snook caught on boat or kayak.

Up to $300.00 additional Club money.

Prizes to be awarded at the July Meeting.

Entry Fee:

$10.00 per MSC angler, $15.00 per guest

due no later than Tuesday, June 23rd, at the Captain's meeting.

Event Flyer

Non- Members only allowed if fishing on a MSC members boat, no individual non‐member boat entries accepted

Entry fee: Members $10.00 Non-Members $15.00

Captains Meeting - June 23rd - 4:00pm at the Sandbar

July 2026 Kayak Fishing Event - Summer Break (Wed, July 01, 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

July Kayak Fishing Event

We’re taking a break from the heat! ☀️

To our MSC Kayak Anglers: We are hitting pause on our monthly trip for July.

We love the exercise and the no-gas-pump benefits of kayak fishing, but we’re going to wait for slightly cooler weather to head back out to the waters around Marco Island.

New to the group? This is the perfect time to get signed up! Contact Howard Laskau to join the "Kayak Fishing List" so you are the first to know when we launch our next adventure.

Add me to the Kayak Fishing List

August 2026 Kayak Fishing Event - Summer Break (Sat, August 01, 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

August Kayak Fishing Event

We’re taking a break from the heat! ☀️

To our MSC Kayak Anglers: We are hitting pause on our monthly trip for August.

We love the exercise and the no-gas-pump benefits of kayak fishing, but we’re going to wait for slightly cooler weather to head back out to the waters around Marco Island.

New to the group? This is the perfect time to get signed up! Contact Howard Laskau to join the "Kayak Fishing List" so you are the first to know when we launch our next adventure.

Add me to the Kayak Fishing List

September 2026 Kayak Fishing Event (Wed, September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

October Kayak Fishing Event

Imperial River (Imperial River launch)

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

October 2026 Kayak Fishing Event (Wed, October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

November Kayak Fishing Event

Shell Island/Rookery Bay (Shell Island launch)

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

November 2026 Kayak Fishing Event (Fri, November 13, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

September Kayak Fishing Event

Port of the Islands canal (POI marina launch)

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

December 2026 Kayak Fishing Event (Tue, December 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

December Kayak Fishing Event

Unknown Bay/Bear Point Loop (Jolley Bridge launch)

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