GENERAL INFORMATION
not just a tournament
The Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament is an annual event hosted in the Florida Keys to raise money for charity and showcase the incredible fishing that Marathon, Florida has to offer. We are excited for the fifth annual Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament that kicks off this April 16, 2026. There are many ways to get involved and this page will help you find one that fits your needs!
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Kickoff Event
THE KICKOFF
April 16, 2026
The Kickoff will occur at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tiki Area in Marathon, Florida. In person registration will be available from 3pm-6pm eastern. Preregistered teams will also arrive to pickup their buckets of goodies, get fish tags, participate in optional fishing categories if they so choose. Food and Beverage will be available starting at 4:00 pm. The reading of the rules will occur at 5:30pm. Questions? Contact Us
Day One of Fishing
Day Two of Fishing
DAY TWO
April 18, 2024
Lines in will be called over the radio by the committee boat at 8am. Lines out will be called over the radio at 3pm. Questions? Contact Us
AWARDS BANQUET
April 18, 2026
The Awards banquet will be held at the Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters starting at 6:30pm. All registered teams and anglers are welcome. If you are not fishing, please purchase a social ticket to help support our cause. The cost is $100 per person. There are two open bars, a generous spread of delicious catered food, raffles with great prizes, and an awards ceremony featuring all winning participants.
Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament
Mission Fishin’
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
katie lewis
Marathon Keys Premier Sailfish Tournament is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered by Katie Lewis in 2021. After donating free trips to great charitable organizations such as Mission Fishin’, Katie saw firsthand the positive impact that organizations like this have on children’s lives. Co-owning a Marathon-based fishing charter business, Katie also recognized a lack of Sailfish tournaments being hosted out of Marathon, Florida.
Katie decided that by hosting a Sailfish Tournament, she would contribute the proceeds to great charities while giving the wonderful and talented fishermen of the Keys a platform to showcase their abilities and compete. Thus, the Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament was born.




