2025 Key West Marlin Tournament

Celebrating its 44rd year, the 2025 Key West Marlin Tournament, featuring $50,000 in cash prizes in the Marlin Division and more in the Fun Fish Division, is set for July 23-26, 2025. The tournament, coinciding with the annual Hemingway Days Celebration in Key West, Florida, is a world-class fishing event drawing anglers eager to test the waters on “The Wall.”

The Key West Marlin Tournament Has Record Breaking Payouts Of $260,000 In Total Cash Prizes

The crews that accumulate the most points for blue marlin, white marlin and spearfish during the tournament’s three fishing days split $40,000 cash, including $25,000 for the first-place win. Teams can also enter one fun fish per boat per day for additional points. Marlin division competitors can pay an additional fee to compete for $10,000 in the fun fish division. Cash prizes await anglers who catch the three heaviest fish in several categories.

In addition to spectacular fishing and prizes, the event features nightly festivities, including the infamous Captains dinner, dinners on location and an awards banquet. Entries are limited to the first 75 boats—register now to ensure your spot.

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