30 Dec 2025
ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys (December 29, 2025) — The 8th annual Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament – the largest sailfish tournament in the Florida Keys – is set for Friday and Saturday, January 9-10, 2026, at the Islander Resort in Islamorada.
The family-friendly, catch-and-release angling challenge is named in honor of Holly Given, a young Keys woman who was tragically killed in a domestic violence incident.
The event is intended to raise awareness about domestic violence and provide financial support for South Florida domestic abuse shelters, along with scholarships for career training and education for young adults. To date, over $560,000 has been raised for scholarships, domestic violence prevention and youth athletics.
Events kick off Friday, January 9, at 5 p.m. with small bites, silent auction and rules meeting at the tournament's host site, the Islander Resort, mile marker 82 oceanside.
Adult and junior anglers ages 16 and under are to fish Saturday, January 10, from lines-in at 8 a.m. to lines-out at 3 p.m. Fun fish must be weighed from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Three Waters Resort & Marina, mile marker 84 oceanside. The public is welcome to attend and view the action at the weigh in.
Non-anglers who wish to attend are encouraged to come Saturday night at 6 p.m. for the dinner, raffle, silent auction and awards ceremony for $75 per person.
Prizes await the top three boats, top overall angler, top three male, top three female and top three junior anglers for sailfish, and the heaviest fun fish catches of mahi-mahi, kingfish, wahoo and tuna.
Entry fees are $250 for adults and $100 for juniors. Registration is online through the fishforholly.com website. Walk-up registration, priced at $300 for adult and junior anglers, is available until 8 p.m. on January 9 at the Islander.
Tournament information: fishforholly.com
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