IGFA Fishing Clubs
North America Region
BERMUDA
Bermuda Anglers Club
[email protected] [email protected]PO Box HM 754
Hamilton HM CX
BERMUDA
+1 441-335-4633
www.bermudaanglersclub.com
Contributing Club
The Bermuda Anglers Club is the oldest fishing club on the Island. Our main tournament is the International Light Tackle tournament fished in June with a line class usually 12lb and 16lb test. This tournament is a qualifying event for the Offishore Championship. The club has regular meetings on the third Wednesday of the Month and are held at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club. We also hold a junior tournament in August each year which is a great fun event getting everyone from 2yrs - 15yrs out fishing. Our Website is www.bermudaanglersclub.com.
Blue Waters Anglers Club
[email protected]28 East Broadway
Hamilton HM12
BERMUDA
+1 441-295-5366
www.bwac.bm
Contributing Club
In August of 1958 seven men that enjoyed deep sea fishing were on their way back to Bermuda from Antigua aboard the now defunct Eagle Airways. These men decided to form their own club, infact the club was named "In the Wild BlueYonder". They were in the air thinking of a name for the club. One member, Mr. Phillip Trott looked out the window and said "We are surrounded by water. Let's name it "The Blue Waters Anglers Club, history was in the making. The club was founded July 28, 1958. The founders were thelLate Mr. Reid Johanson, Phillip Trott, Chris Smith, Gerald Pasco & Archie Minors. In 1964 the late member Russell L. Pearman was in the Real Estate Business and knew of a building for sale. The first name of the building was "Going & Coming", the second name was "The Elbow Glide". This building is over 200 years old.
Sandy's Boat Club
[email protected]PO Box MA 218
8 Mangrove Bay Rd
Mangrove Bay
BERMUDA
+1 441-234-2248 +1 441-334-9295
www.sandysboatclub.com
Contributing Club - 5 Year
Sea Horse Anglers Club
[email protected] [email protected]PO Box HM 2384
Hamilton HM HX
BERMUDA
+1 441-236-7446
www.seahorseanglers.com
Contributing Club
CANADA
Halifax Tuna Tournament Society
[email protected]Halifax NS
CANADA
+1 902-820-3100
www.bluefintournament.ca
Contributing Club
The Halifax Tuna Tournament Society's mandate is to organize angling tournaments to raise money for charities. To date we have organized one Bluefin Tuna Tournament per year since 2011 and have raised over $128,000.00 for the local Children's Hospital. Fish that are caught are sent to Japanese markets and sold to raise money. Tournament dates for this year are September 22-27th, 2015. Tournament is run from Halifax, NS waterfront.
UNITED STATES
AS
Pago Pago Game Fishing Association, Inc.
[email protected] [email protected]PO Box 1215
Pago Pago, AS 96799-1215
UNITED STATES
+1 684-699-1453
www.ppgfa.com
Contributing Club
In 2004 a group of avid sportfishermen formed the non-profit Pago Pago Game Fishing Association (PPGFA). The Club's mission is to promote sportfishing in the US Territory of American Samoa and to enhance sportfishing opportunities throughout the community. The seven islands of American Samoa are located 14 degrees south of the equator and offer uncrowded fishing opportunities year round. The South dropoff begins two miles from Pago Harbor, quickly plunging to depths over 10,000 feet. Numerous seamounts, submerged barrier reefs, and fringing coral reefs provide abundant fishing areas for Blue and Black Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, the occasional Spearfish, and numerous Bottomfish. The southern hemisphere summer (November - May) is peak season for several of these species with Yellowfin close to 200 lbs moving through in December. Home of the Annual Steinlager International I'a Lapo'a Game Fishing Tournament held in April/May; one of the highlights of the tournament is an invitation to the IGFA Offshore World Championship for the overall winning team. American Samoa isn't as far away as you may think - it can be reached within one day from the west coast cities of the US, transiting through Honolulu, Hawaii.
CA
Balboa Angling Club
[email protected]200 A St
Newport Beach, CA 92661-1344
UNITED STATES
(949) 673-6316
www.balboaanglingclub.org
Contributing Club
Since November 1926, the Balboa Angling Club was established for the purpose of furthering the sport of rod & reel fishing, the conservation of fish and the good will of fishermen.
Our members participate in 6 tournaments every year. The Lily Call, an in-harbor tournament for Bass, Corbina, Croaker and Halibut is our first of the year. The YSH (Yellowtail, Seabass and Halibut) is run alongside the Tuna Club's White Seabass Tournament and is a popular offshore event. The Junior Tournament runs the entire summer with 2 classes, the Small Fry (5-10 years) and Junior (11-15 years) and up to 29 variety of fish to catch and/or release. Our Helen Smith Offshore Tournament runs in mid-summer where anglers fish for Albacore, Dorado, Tuna and Yellowtail. Our Newport Harbor Bay Bass Tournament, in late August where teams of up to 3 anglers fish for the largest total weight of 3 Spotted Bay Bass. Our biggest event of the year is our Master Angler Billfish Tournament in mid-September where anglers are after Marlin. This is a prestigious event and one of the biggest tournaments for marlin on the West Coast.
We host numerous social events including our Awards Banquet held in early March, pot-luck porch parties which are generally kick-off parties for each tournament and a few other dates thrown in for fun. The BAC also holds several seminars every year. These events are great for networking with other members and making life-long friends.
Our Conservation efforts include maintaining and operating the White Seabass grow out pens in Newport Harbor for the Pacific Fisheries Enhancement Foundation in conjunction with Hubbs/SeaWorld Research Institute. Since 1992, PacFish has released over 100,000 White Seabass! In 2013, we began our Adopt-a-Fish program that has raised enough money to pay for all the expenses incurred during the year.
We also support the The Billfish Foundation and IGFA (International Game Fish Association) and have been affiliated with the IGFA since 1948.
We have over 300 memberships currently and that includes 500 members made up of Family, Individual and Junior Members. Our clubhouse, which was built by the members in 1947, is located on scenic Newport Bay. We invite you to join us and currently have Open Enrollment. To find our more, go to www.balboaanglingclub.org <http://www.balboaanglingclub.org> .
Coronado Yacht Club
[email protected]1631 Strand Way
Coronado, CA 92118-2985
UNITED STATES
(619) 435-1848 (619) 435-3943
www.coronadoyc.org
Contributing Club
Coronado Yacht Club is located on lovely Coronado Island, just a short drive over the Bay Bridge from downtown San Diego. Established in 1932 on the shoreline of Glorietta Bay across from the renowned Hotel Del Coronado, our club features immediate access to San Diego Bay, while retaining the charm of its waterfront heritage. The Rod & Reel Club is CYC's oldest and original club. While CYC has become famous for its world-class competitive sailors, The Rod & Reel Club has maintained a steadfast and active following over the years. As the offshore waters and available species have changed over the past 91 years, our anglers have adapted to the changing environment and regulations. We actively promote catch and release, and strongly recommend only keeping fish for personal consumption. Rod & Reel runs a year-round competition for the largest fish of many species, with an end of the year award ceremony for the winners. We additionally strongly promote the participation of women and juniors, as the next generation is the future of our sport and our club. We maintain a large display board of current standings for the largest catch of the various species, as well as an adjacent video monitor, displaying photos of our members with their latest accomplishments. Finally, we host an annual event: The South Bay Combined Fishing Tournament. Although negatively impacted the past few years by COVID, this contest between fellow yacht clubs enable everyone to compete and share their catches and adventures.
Dana Angling Club, Inc.
[email protected]PO Box 2881
Capo Beach, CA 92624-0881
UNITED STATES
(714) 393-4076
www.danaanglingclub.org https://www.facebook.com/DanaAnglingClub
Benefactor Club
The club holds numerous fishing tournaments by species as well as holding special events and an awards banquet. The primary purpose of the club is to enjoy fishing, family and competitive tournaments. We educate our members on fishing related topics, have community outreach programs, and donate to fishing conservation organizations.
Dana Wharf Lady Anglers
[email protected] [email protected]32302 Alipaz St. #200
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
UNITED STATES
(760) 299-3371
www.danawharfladyanglers.com
Contributing Club
Huntington Harbour Rod & Reel Club
[email protected] [email protected]16835 Algonquin St Pmb 281
Huntington Beach, CA 92649-3810
UNITED STATES
(714) 402-1456
www.hrrconline.com
Fellow Club
Our Club was founded in the late '70s. We are a family based club that promotes competitive fishing, conservation, education outreach to get inner-city kids introduced to fishing. We meet the third Thursday of the month (Feb-Nov) at the Huntington Harbour YC and have tournaments for various species of fish each month. We promote catch and release fishing
Laguna Niguel Billfish Club
[email protected]24911 Costeau St
Laguna Hills, CA 92653-4971
UNITED STATES
(949) 472-8118
www.lagunaniguelbillfishclub.org
Sponsor Club
Laguna Niguel Billfish Club was founded by the late Colonel Brooks Morris to gain entry into Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. Laguna Niguel Billfish Club actively supports billfish conservation and research through IGFA, The Billfish Foundation and Wild Oceans. Laguna Niguel Billfish Club promotes Tag and Release of billfish; the use of non-offset circle hooks; and regularly participates in the IGFA Great Marlin Race (IGMR).
Marina Del Rey Anglers, Inc.
[email protected]PO Box 11915
Marina Del Rey, CA 90295-2915
UNITED STATES
(310) 437-0677
www.mdranglers.com
Contributing Club
The first Halibut Derby was started in 1974, the entry fee was $5 and we had 35 anglers. The Club was formed in 1975 as the Marina City Anglers. The name was changed to Marina Del Rey Anglers in 1986 and Incorporated, as a 501(3)C Nonprofit in 1991. The Marina Del Rey Halibut Derby is the oldest fishing competition on the West Coast. The Derby is entirely operated by dedicated volunteers in order to fund the Club's philanthropic and conservation activities. The Club also operates a white seabass nursery to grow and release fish into SM Bay. Members of MDRA have also organized, operated and hosted the largest Youth Fishing Program on the Pacific Coast since 1983. In May 1986 our Club joined in a lawsuit to stop the dumping of untreated sewage and sludge into the Bay. The City stopped dumping in 1988 and achieved full treatment in 1998. MDRA was also involved in the outlawing of gill nets in near shore waters.
Pursuant to our Bylaws, MDRA has made significant donations to various Boys Clubs, the United Anglers of So Cal, National Coalition for Marine Conservation, and supported the International Game Fish Association, the Pacific Game Fish Research Foundation, Heal the Bay, Fishery Foundation of California, Pardee Sea Scout Basin, Marina Del Rey Fishery Enhancement Project, United Anglers, Recreational Fishing Alliance, Ballona Wetlands etc.
This year book is intended to provide all members with a means of knowing other members, who may be able to join you, share with you or help you in your pursuit of the sport of fishing. Four of our members have held world records from the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). Vic Jedlicka for a Halibut, Ken Brock for White Seabass, Carl Lambert for Yellowtaill and Ryan Lambert for Youth Division Halibut.
San Diego Anglers
[email protected] [email protected]Portuguese Hall
2818 Avenida De Portugal
San Diego, CA 92106-2705
UNITED STATES
(740) 497-0219
www.sandiegoanglers.com
Contributing Club
The San Diego Anglers is a non-profit, family oriented, saltwater fishing club with over 200 members. The purpose of our club is to promote sportsmanship and the sport angling competition among club members. We are dedicated to the preservation and conservation of marine sportfishing. This club, which was established in January 1991, is made up of saltwater anglers of all ages. Some of the benefits of being a member of the San Diego Anglers include: Monthly Meetings: Our meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Portuguese Hall on Shelter Island near San Diego Bay.. Doors open at 6:00 pm, meeting starts at 7:00 pm. These meetings, feature knowledgeable speakers, swap meets, how to seminars, fish reports, a chance to tell "fish stories", and always a great raffle. A no host bar with snacks is available at every meeting.
We also now have a community service arm of the fishing club, a non-profit 501c(3) called the San Diego Anglers Foundation that specializes in chartering our local charter boat fleet that can take 40 passengers at a time and we take wounded warriors or kids groups on these trips throughout the years. For more info or to inquire about donating to our Foundation, go to sandiegoanglersfoundation.org
Southern California Tuna Club
[email protected]6289 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90803-4803
UNITED STATES
(562) 439-3657 (562) 714-4199
www.socaltunaclub.org
Fellow Club
CT
DE
Delmarva Grady-White Club
[email protected]22699 Argos Corner Rd
Milford, DE 19963-4765
UNITED STATES
(302) 539-3165
www.delmarvagradywhiteclub.com
Contributing Club
The Delmarva Grady-White Club, whose members boat in the Delmarva peninsula region, is a great place to make new boating friends who own Grady-White boats, share good times on and off the water and exchange information and tips to make your boating experience more enjoyable. The Club meets regularly during the boating season and occasionally during the rest of the year and offers a wide range of activities to interest all Grady-White boat owners.
FL
Admirals Cove Fishing Club
[email protected]300 Admirals Cove Blvd
Jupiter, FL 33477-4016
UNITED STATES
(561) 745-5930
Fellow Club
Admirals Cove Fishing Club
Admirals Cove, a luxury gated community is located on the Intracoastal of Jupiter, Florida with over seven miles of protected waterways that are owned by the community. The Fishing Club was relaunched back in 2019. The resident owners have a world-class, 75-slip marina and easy access to the Jupiter Inlet, as well as other locations across the Atlantic Coast and the Bahamas, making this a fisherman's oasis. Our Club was founded on the belief the members and their families with guests, can fish together in a safe and friendly environment while fostering a healthy competition with one another. We strive as a community to promote and preserve the sport of "Saltwater" Inshore and Offshore fishing.
Contact Captain Eddie Carreiro at 774 722-0848 or [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> for more information about the Admirals Cove Fishing Club.
Anglers Club Members Assn
[email protected]50 Club House Rd
Key Largo, FL 33037-3699
UNITED STATES
Fellow Club
Boynton Beach Boating & Fishing Club
[email protected]2010 N Federal Hwy
Boynton Beach, FL 33435-2834
UNITED STATES
(561) 703-5638
www.BIFC.Org
Contributing Club
We are an Inshore & Offshore Salt & Freshwater Family Oriented Fishing Club.
We promote Safe Responsible Ecological Fishing and Boating Practices and enjoy Sport Fishing and Wildlife Conservation.
The club is open to all beginners and experienced anglers as long as they have a good attitude and Love to Fish. We hold meetings the fourth Tuesdays of each month (except December) at 7:30PM in the club house, as well as, having regular fishing outings. Our monthly meetings are open to all, membership is not required to attend, so come out to a meeting or two and decide for yourself.
Crosthwait Memorial FishingTournament
[email protected]Bradenton Yacht Club
4307 Snead Island Road
Palmetto, FL 34221
UNITED STATES
(941) 730-3033 (941) 737-1701
www.fishcrosthwait.com
Contributing Club
Dominican Light Tackle Anglers
[email protected]4406 NW 74th Ave
Miami, FL 33166-6407
UNITED STATES
Contributing Club
Florida Salt Kings
[email protected]8 Kalendar Ct
Palm Coast, FL 32164-5618
UNITED STATES
(386) 315-1171
Contributing Club
Florida Sport Fishing Association (FSFA)
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]PO Box 1216
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920-1216
UNITED STATES
(321) 368-9444 (609) 410-8157
www.fsfaclub.org https://www.facebook.com/fsfaclub/
Contributing Club
The FSFA was established in 1968. It is a family oriented, nonprofit organization dedicated to promote and advance the enjoyment of sport fishing in the Space Coast area and throughout the state of Florida. The Club is actively involved in resource conservation, artificial reef building, youth projects and community service. Through education and economic contribution, the FSFA strives to do its part to preserve and enhance the precious marine resources for future generations to enjoy.
Fort Myers Beach Tarpon Hunters Club
[email protected]Bonita Bills San Carlos Island
Ft. Myers Beach, FL
UNITED STATES
(239) 850-9569
www.fmbthc.com
Contributing Club
The club was established in September 1961 when a group of dedicated tarpon fishermen got together and formed "The Tarpon Hunters Club" with basic aims of good sportsmanship, conservation, courtesy and boating safety. The club was officially chartered by January 1962. The name was then changed to The Tarpon Hunters Club of Fort Myers Beach. (We claim to be the oldest fishing club in the world).
Halifax Sport Fishing Club
[email protected]3431 S Ridgewood Ave
Port Orange, FL 32129-3532
UNITED STATES
(386) 453-6489
www.hsfc.com
Fellow Club
The Halifax Sport Fishing Club holds tournaments (3), monthly fishing seminars, socials, aggressive kids fishing program, kids tournaments and head boat trips.
International Light Tackle Tournament Association
[email protected] [email protected]622 S Echo Dr
Brandon, FL 33511-6346
UNITED STATES
(813) 689-2496
www.ILTTA.org
Contributing Club
The International Light Tackle Tournament Association (ILTTA) is an organization of member fishing clubs from around the world that since its inception in 1946 by Dr. Roy B. Bean has held ALL RELEASE light tackle fishing tournaments strictly following IGFA rules. Over the last 80 years these annual tournaments been have hosted by member clubs at locations throughout Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, as well as the United States. Over 20,000 billfish have been released during these tournaments.
The focus of the International Light Tackle Tournament Association is not solely the promotion of release light tackle billfish tournaments, we also strongly support marine conservation. ILTTA was one of the first organizations to mandate that only circle hooks could be used in its tournaments. In the area of philanthropy, ILLTA has a scholarship program at the University of Miami in Florida for students continuing their education in the marine science field. We have donated funds to the University of Salisbury (MD) to help finance the purchase of a microscope in the marine sciences department. More recently, we have financially supported the Billfish Conservation Project, specifically their COVID-19 Family Relief Effort. This Relief Effort helps Guatemalan captains, crews and their families whose lives have been greatly impacted by the pandemic.
Our founder Dr. Dean often said that "it is better to make a friend than to catch a fish". These words are held true by all the anglers of the 24 current international member clubs that have participated in one of our tournaments.
International Women's Fishing Association (IWFA)
[email protected] [email protected]West Palm Beach, FL
UNITED STATES
(305) 304-2245
www.iwfa.org
Benefactor Club
The International Women's Fishing Association was established in 1955 to promote women's fishing in an arena primarily dominated by men. Over the years it has become one of women's most prestigious fishing clubs, setting the standards for conservation and promoting angling competition among women. To help further one of its chartered objectives-the field of conservation, the IWFA established the IWFA Scholarship Trust to provide financial aid to marine science graduate students.
The IWFA adopted the International Game Fish Association species list in 2004 affording members worldwide an opportunity to compete in their own backyards. The IWFA Tournament schedule includes three or more release tournaments each year with members traveling to destinations such as Louisiana, Guatemala, Mexico, and the Florida Keys for the opportunity to compete against their fellow women anglers. All club tournaments are release only.
IWFA members love nothing more than getting together to fish with each other. IWFA "Funaments" combine both and have become a welcome addition to the tournament schedule! Organized by local members to fish their home waters. Funaments are small on rules and big on fun.
Funaments have become a big part of the IWFA event calendar with members visiting members in Vero, Palm Beach, Boca Grande and Islamorada, Florida, Idaho, Tennessee and North Carolina. Today you will find IWFA members fishing in piers, beaches lakes, and rivers from pangas, skiffs and sportfishing boats of all sizes as they compete for IWA monthly and annual awards based on release and weight cates from the entire IGFA species list.
Key Largo Anglers Club
[email protected]50 Club House Rd
Key Largo, FL 33037-3699
UNITED STATES
(305) 367-2382
www.klac.org
Sponsor Club
Kinnakeet Anglers Club
[email protected]601 NW 25th St
Cape Coral, FL 33993-8770
UNITED STATES
(239) 565-0515
Contributing Club
Lighthouse Point Saltwater Sportsman Association
[email protected] [email protected]Lighthouse Point, FL
UNITED STATES
(561) 525-6868
lhpssa.org
Contributing Club
Established in 1986, the LHPSSA encourages and promotes fishing and diving activities off the coast of South Florida. Its goal is to encourage camaraderie of its members, safety in all water activities, and conversation of all marine life not just for our members but for our member's children. The activities of the club are designed with these goals in mind.
Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club, Inc.
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]4021 W Navy Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32507-1222
UNITED STATES
(850) 232-7783 (850) 453-4638
www.pbgfc.com
Contributing Club
Founded in 1970, Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club, Inc. conducts three annual tournaments and 4 intra-club tournaments. Promotes the sport of offshore fishing, conservation and education.
Sailfish Club of Florida
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]1338 N Lake Way
Palm Beach, FL 33480-3199
UNITED STATES
(561) 844-0206
www.sailfishclub.com
Contributing Club
The Sailfish Club of Florida was chartered in 1914 by a dedicated group of pioneer saltwater anglers interested in prompting a tradition in the sport. We give much credit for released fish and discourage killing them, unless the specimen provides a value to science, a worthwhile trophy to be mounted, or (at the very least) some tasty nourishment at the tackle.
The Sailfish Club is noted for the main important angling tournaments it has hosted since its inception, including the famous Masters Tournament, the International Light and Tackle Tournament Association and the International Women's Fishing Association Tournaments. The perpetual trophy awarded to the winning team in the Sailfish Club Invitational Gold Cup Team Tournament was originally donated in 1938 by the late Colonel E.R. Bradley. Besides anglers, we have many yachting members who berth their crafts as our docks, which accommodate a variety of both sail and power boats.
Stuart Sailfish Club Foundation Inc.
[email protected] [email protected]3867 SE Evans Ter
Stuart, FL 34997-6821
UNITED STATES
(772) 286-9373 (772) 286-0415
www.stuartsailfishclub.com
Contributing Club
The Stuart Sailfish Club is located in Stuart, Florida, "Sailfish Capital of the World". Established in the mid 1930's and incorporated in 1941 as a nonprofit fishing club, Stuart Sailfish Club is one of the oldest sportfishing clubs in the United States. Based on a legacy of conservation, education and comradery, the Stuart Sailfish Club emphasizes supporting the local and national marine industry.
Four to five offshore tournaments are held each year, each one unique with participants and sponsors both proud to be associated with them. In addition, the club sponsors educational general meetings throughout the year, provides scholarships to local graduating seniors pursuing further education in Marine Sciences and Conservation, and supports many entities associated with billfish and gamefish conservation, the environment and the fishing industry. The prestigious Light Tackle Tournament, held in December, is part of the three leg Treasure Coast Championship. Held at Sailfish Point beginning in 2014, this tournament draws anglers from all over the world. Another tournament of significant is the Saltwater Sisters Lady Angler Tournament, held in October to benefit breast cancer locally. Stuart Sailfish Club originally formed for the purpose of promoting the conservation of gamefish and encouraging residents and visitors to fish in Martin County waters.
West Palm Beach Fishing Club
[email protected]201 5th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33401-4001
UNITED STATES
(561) 832-6780
www.westpalmbeachfishingclub.org
Fellow Club
The West Palm Beach Fishing Club (WPBFC) is one of the oldest, largest and most active sport fishing club's in the world. The club, along with its charitable foundation, conducts monthly fishing seminars, tournaments, group outings, year around angling competitions, youth angling programs and plays an active role in local marine conservation initiatives. Open to the public, the WPBFC's nostalgic facility is a historic landmark and home to an impressive collection of trophy game fish and angling memorabilia. Affordable membership dues has helped the club maintain a diverse membership of men, women and children from not just Palm Beach County but throughout the U.S. and abroad.
GA
Atlanta Saltwater Sportsman's Club
[email protected] [email protected]PO Box 956513
Duluth, GA 30095-9509
UNITED STATES
(770) 596-4298
www.aswsc.org
Contributing Club
Legacy Yacht Club
[email protected]4024 5th St
Garden City, GA 31408-2826
UNITED STATES
(912) 672-0952
legacy23.com Legacy Yacht Club
Contributing Club
We're a Sports Fishing Club, we teach fishing + boating education. We have Austism + Epilepsy Fishing Tournaments. We have a mentoring program, as well was donate to HBCU, send kids to college, teach woodworking basics, build boats, help underprivileged kids and families. First black yacht club in Savannah GA.
Savannah Sports Fishing Club Inc.
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]Savannah, GA 31402-1072
UNITED STATES
(912) 233-1212 (850) 621-7125
Fellow Club
Founded in 1966 out of necessity for 80 mile runs from the dock to the Gulfstream with limited electronics. A storm created our bond. Our founders banded together to protect each other and their families. We promote family fishing and competition through several speciality and general tournaments throughout the year. The club is 195 strong with a waiting list and is inshore and offshore competitive.
HI
Kona Game Fishing Club
[email protected] [email protected]PO Box 1545
Kailua Kona, HI 96745-1545
UNITED STATES
(808) 747-2683
Contributing Club
Wireless Guardian Fishing Club
[email protected]1030 Anapuni Pl
Lahaina, HI 96761-2947
UNITED STATES
(404) 434-7663
www.wirelessguardianfishingclub.com
Contributing Club
The Wireless Guardian Fishing Club is a group of WIRELESS GUARDIAN, INC. employees, clients, customers, and family that enjoy fishing and competing in fishing tournaments.
MA
Cape Cod Salties Sportfishing Club
22 Belvedere Ter
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675-1301
UNITED STATES
(508) 394-2983
www.capecodsalties.org
Contributing Club
History - The Cape Cod Salties was founded in 1959 by commercial striped bass fishermen concerned with access to the shoreline fishery in Chatham, particularly Monomoy and Morris Island. Many of the members of the club at this time fished Pleasant Bay and the High Bank areas. These were the days of plentiful bass, and these fishermen were interested in promoting their interests. Multiple catches of 30-, 40-, and even 50+ pound fish from the beach at night were the norm for many of these hardy fishermen. Some of our members continue this tradition today. The Shaeffer Brewing Company supported a competitive derby involving cash and prizes. Salties vied for these prizes in competition with other fishing clubs.
In 1975 the club branched out to encompass recreational fishermen as well as those with commercial interests. This change was made in part to provide a broader membership base with more commercial and political cloud in advocating for the interests of fishermen. The club established an annual striped bass and bluefish derby for members with cash prizes for those over 16 years of age and trophies for thoese under 16 years. Interestingly, perhaps as a reflection of market values, the prizes awarded for bluefish were half those paid out for stripers!
Purpose
The purpose of the Cape Cod Salties organization is clearly stated in its by-laws as quoted below.
"The purpose of this organization shall be to promote and encourage interest in saltwater sportfishing; to provide opportunities for those interested in saltwater sportfishing to gather for entertainment and good fellowship; to fisher sound conservation practices and laws and to see that these laws are properly supported and carried out by members; to further good sportsmanship; and to disseminate information concerning saltwater sportfishing to club members and others."
Structure and Decision-Making
Herbert Hoover said "All men are equal before fish." The club's philosophy reflects this observation. The club is a diverse group of approximately 275 men and women from all walks of life and all levels of angling proficiency--from novice to professional--bound together by a love of the sport. Members' interests and expertise include virtually all methods of saltwater fishing: surfcasting, spin fishing, offshore and inshore boat fishing, and saltwater fly fishing.
The officers and a board of directors elected by the membership oversee the day-to-day operations of the club. Decisions involving the expenditure of $100 or more must be approved by the membership. Policy decisions are also approved by vote of the membership. While this process may make for some spirited meetings, control of the club is firmly in the hands of its members. A number of standing committees further supports the goals and needs of the organization.
Nantucket Angler's Club
[email protected]1 New Whale Ln
Nantucket, MA 02554-3832
UNITED STATES
(508) 228-2299
www.nantucketanglersclub.com
Contributing Club
MD
Ocean City Light Tackle Club
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]Ocean City, MD
UNITED STATES
(919) 622-6427
www.ocltc.org
Fellow Club
Established in 1947, the members of the OCLTC have been fishing together in the name of sportsmanship and conservation for almost 75 years. Our history and tradition of light tackle "release" fishing is the mainstay of our club
Ocean City Marlin Club Inc.
[email protected]9659 Golf Course Rd
Ocean City, MD 21842-9699
UNITED STATES
(410) 213-1613
www.ocmarlinclub.com OceanCityMarlinClub
Fellow Club
The Ocean City Marlin Club works hard to promote the conservation of the sea and her creatures while creating an interest in our areas for sportfishing. Since 1936, the Marlin Club has blended strong standing tradions of the Old Ocean City's fishing founders with those of today's modern fishermen.
Throughout the year we host monthly dinners for our members, holiday parties and during the summer months we hold 7 fishing tournaments for a variety of species and skill levels. In addition to this, our clubhouse is open with restaurant and bar service on Wednesday through Sunday year round.
NC
Cape Hatteras Anglers Club
[email protected]47231 Light Plant Rd
Buxton, NC 27920
UNITED STATES
(252) 995-4253
www.capehatterasanglers.club
Contributing Club
Cape Hatteras Anglers Club
Larry Hardham
P. O. Box 145
Buxton, North Carolina 27920
Telephone: 252-995-4253
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.capehatterasanglersclub.org
The Cape Hatteras Anglers Club hosts a surf fishing tournament each November with 120 teams of 6 members each. We always need volunteer judges to measure fish on the beach. This is a two-day event with two sessions each day. Teams will fish in four different stations in two days competing for trophies and prizes.
Hatteras Marlin Club
[email protected]PO Box 218
Hatteras, NC 27943-0218
UNITED STATES
(252) 986-2454
www.hatterasmarlinclub.com
Fellow Club
A members only club offering a host of amenities. Host of the world famous HMC annual Blue Marlin Release Tournament.
NJ
Beach Haven Marlin & Tuna Club
[email protected]420 Pennsylvania Ave
Beach Haven, NJ 08008
UNITED STATES
(609) 848-9844 (215) 760-2285
www.bhmtc.com
Contributing Club
Home of the "White Marlin Invitational Tournament" -
For more than sixty years, the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club has lived up to its name. Every summer its members head offshore to troll the endless waves for the thrill of a strike. They know that no one stays calm when a tuna hits and the reel sings! The line streaks out - someone yells FISH. And the chase is on. Carrying on a Sportfishing tradition more than a century and a half old, the Club honors that special relationship that great fish have with those who seek them.
The Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club began with a group of dedicated big-game fishermen the year after Captain Watson Pharo brought his party into the Beach Haven Yacht Club with a blue marlin - the first ever taken by a Beach Haven captain in New Jersey. This catch capped a season of tuna and marlin fishing that was extraordinary by anyone's standards. The papers up and down the mid-Atlantic seaboard loved it! Beach Haven's claim to be "The Deep Sea Fishing Capital of the East" seemed safe once again, even as hundred-pound plus tuna were being caught regularly off the new port of Brielle.
Beach Haven's Sportfishing reputation had begun in the mid-19th century. Capt. Sam Shourds earned fame in The American Angler's Book (1864), when he impressed Philadelphian Thad Norris with his ability to find weakfish and striped bass by the hundreds. He was one of many mainland captains who had fished the bay from boyhood, and were ready to take visitors out on their boats. A steady trickle of fishermen arrived on Long Beach Island in the decades that followed the Civil War, all looking for knowledgeable local guides.
By the 1870's, the first vacation hotels appeared in the new town of Beach Haven. Captains from the mainland moored their locally built catboats at a public dock where Morrison's Restaurant now stands. They met parties of vacationers there to take them fishing in the bay. When the railroad was put through in the 1880's, it brought hundreds of visitors to the Island. That meant full summer employment for the captains.
The captains and the cottagers organized the Beach Haven Yacht Club in 1882. From its beginning the Club was both a sailing and a fishing organization. Ten years later, in 1892, there were 36 boats available for charter at the Yacht Club dock. Sailboat races were held every week.
A split occurred in the early 1900's however, as the sailing captains had to make a decision whether or not to install new internal combustion engines in their boats. Those who wanted to fish in the ocean were thrilled to have the power to get out the inlet and safely home. Those who loved racing their sailboats wanted to keep their boats as they were.
In 1912, Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club was formed as a sailing club. The Beach Haven Yacht Club became a purely fishing club, with a fleet of more than thirty boats, nearly all motorized. Masts were cut off, and ocean fishing became a Beach Haven trademark. While bluefish, weakfish, stripers and sharks were standard catches, the captains were very much aware that huge, powerful gamefish were also in their waters, but they called them "horse mackerel."
Using the new motorboats, west-coast anglers caught tuna off Catalina Island in the late 19th century. In 1910, when Beach Haven cottager Dr. Edward Williams, who also had a winter home in Santa Barbara, realized that the "horse mackerel" that regularly tore up the fishing pound's nets were tuna, he started tuna-fever in Beach Haven. The same year, a 680 pound tuna was landed in Nova Scotia.
In August 1913, Capt. Charles Edward Gerhard (who played French horn and trombone in the Philadelphia Orchestra in the winter) and four other people formed the short-lived Beach Haven Tuna Fishing Club. For the tuna remained elusive and rarely caught on the primitive tackle of the time. Young Captain Tom Jones made them his target, and actually brought in a tuna to the dock sometime around 1915. In
1920, two important things happened. The ocean broke through just below Holgate and formed a new inlet during a winter storm, and the Beach Haven charter captains began fishing northwards as a result. In 1922, Capt. Tom found dependable schools of tuna on the Barnegat Ridge. Soon other captains joined him, and word reached the New York and Philadelphia papers that Beach Haven captains could produce tuna for their parties. A golden era had dawned! It lasted for 16 glorious years, with tuna and white marlin hung regularly on the Yacht Club dock.
Ironically, it ended just as the blue marlin was caught in 1938. From 1939 to 1944, German submarines patrolled Long Beach Island's waters. Then gasoline was rationed and blackout regulations made vacations less attractive. Finally, the men began to return home, and boats headed out the inlet again. Just as the tuna fleet was recovering in the summer of 1944, a tremendously powerful hurricane hit the island, destroying boats and houses.
Many older captains thought about retirement. The Beach Haven Yacht Club, struggling for financial solvency, was taking social members; things had changed. But marlin and tuna fever does not die! In 1939, fired by dreams of blue and white marlin and tackle-busting tuna, a group of fishermen had gathered in Ernie Tueckmantel's Acme Hotel to form the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club. Piney Parker, Gus Natelli and Bob Gaskell helped the club get started. After World War II, they joined the captains of the Yacht Club in their widening search for giant tuna and marlin. Throughout the fifties, Beach Haven captains continued to distinguish themselves with their catches. Marlin and Tuna Club members shared their stories at the Acme's friendly bar.
In 1959, the Tueckmantels sold the Acme Hotel, and Marlin and Tuna Club members decided to build a clubhouse of their own, where it stands today. When the new building was completed in early 1962, it was a grand day. During the sixties, Marlin and Tuna Club captains helped to introduce the modern Sportfishing boats that changed the world of big game fishing. As engines grew more powerful and hull designed improved, the offshore canyons replaced the Barnegat Ridge as hunting grounds. They tried new tackle, improved reels, and added radar and electronics to their boats.
The Club has expanded its facilities several times since then, adding much-needed storage space and an outside bar. Aware of the need for conservation of both marlin and tuna, it is a member of the International Game Fish Association, supporting their catch and release policy.
Today, Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club members can proudly add their names to along list of great captains who are part of the remarkable century and a half of recreational sport fishing on Long Beach Island.
BHM&TC sponsors the oldest White Marlin Tournament on the East Coast (BHM&TC White Marlin Invitational Tournament.) BHM&TC sponsors nine club inshore and offshore each year. BHM&TC promotes fishing as it's primary objective. BHM&TC also sponsors a "Fish and Fun Day" for children up to age 12 each year.
Jersey Coast Shark Anglers
[email protected]385 Herbertsville Rd
Brick, NJ 08724-1637
UNITED STATES
(732) 840-1999
http://www.jcsa.org
Contributing Club
The Jersey Coast Shark Anglers has been in existence since 1978. Special events are held throughout the year. Visit our website www.jcsa.org for additional information.
The JCSA is among the first in Jersey to have organized shark tournaments. We have full bar, a rental hall and many club events.
New Jersey Beach Buggy Association
[email protected]PO Box 511
Seaside Park, NJ 08752-0511
UNITED STATES
(609) 556-9241 (732) 279-3179 (201) 983-2300
www.njbba.org https://www.facebook.com/groups/139373387623/?ref=bookmarks
Contributing Club
The New Jersey Beach Buggy Association <http://www.njbba.org/about-njbba.html> is a statewide organization with over 1400 members incorporated under Title 15 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey in 1954. We are dedicated to the preservation of natural beach resources. Since 1954, the NJBBA has fought to preserve beach access for all beach users. The NJBBA not only builds protective fences and plants dune grasses to protect beaches, but we get involved with community leaders and other worthy organizations to keep beaches open for all types of uses. From birding to fishing and horseback riding or just for folks who like to walk the beach, the NJBBA is here for you. We maintain and provide updated beach access <http://www.njbba.org/beach-access.html> information, and provide the most widely accepted guide to equipment <http://www.njbba.org/beach-recommended.html> for driving the beach. . <http://www.njbba.org/membership-trading.html>
Along with a multitude of volunteer conservation projects, the NJBBA also has a few charitable programs that we sponsor or assist with throughout the year. On National Hunting and Fishing Day we invite special needs children who are less fortunate to spend a day on the beach learning about fishing and nature. Along with another event where we assist an area school with special needs children teaching them to fish and enjoy the beach. We are very active with youth fishing programs. We sponsor the "NJBBA Youth Surf Fishing Tournament" and assist in many others were youngsters are provided with alternate activities and environmental education. We also haven't forgotten
Spray Beach Yacht Club
[email protected] [email protected]23rd St & Bay Ave
Spray Beach, NJ 08008
UNITED STATES
(609) 492-6845
www.spraybeachyachtclub.com https://sbyc.clubexpress.com/
Contributing Club
NY
Freeport Tuna Club Inc.
[email protected]275 Hudson St
Freeport, NY
UNITED STATES
(516) 358-7114
www.ftcfishing.com
Fellow Club
The Freeport Tuna Club is one of the oldest fishing clubs in Long Island New York. Established in 1937 we meet on the second Thursday of each month. We also have weekly barbeques for anglers with captains for weekend fishing during the season. We maintain a 31 slip marina for members as well as a clubhouse. We encourage members in all kinds of sport fishing and support legislation to protect the interests of rod and reel fishermen.
Staten Island Tuna Club
[email protected]130 College Pl
Staten Island, NY 10304-1215
UNITED STATES
(973) 634-7764
www.situnaclub.com
Contributing Club
Established in 1938. We provide a forum for developing new friends with similar interests, to help saltwater anglers create personal network for high quality/accurate fishing information. Create a compelling educational program, with venues including members and educating members and guest speakers that bring valuable expertise and knowledge to Members.
OR
Oregon Coast Anglers
[email protected]Oca
PO Box 584
Reedsport, OR 97467-0584
UNITED STATES
(541) 361-0305
oregoncoastanglers.com
Contributing Club
TX
Coastal Bend Guides Association
[email protected] [email protected]PO Box 1571
Aransas Pass, TX 78335-1571
UNITED STATES
(361) 877-7849 (361) 463-2550
www.cbga.org
Sponsor Club
Port Aransas Rod & Reel Club
[email protected] [email protected]PO Box 624
Port Aransas, TX 78373-0624
UNITED STATES
(512) 970-8364
www.parrclub.org
Benefactor Club
The Port Aransas Rod and Reel Club was founded in 1948 for the preservation and conservation of saltwater fishing. It's offshore billfish division has been all release since 1940's. 100% of Member Dues fund sportfish research and coastal conservation efforts on the Texas Coast.
Texas International Fishing Tournament
[email protected]PO Box 2715
S Padre Island, TX 78597-2715
UNITED STATES
(956) 943-8438
www.tift.org
Contributing Club
The Texas International Fishing Tournament is an annual fishing tournament held the 1st weekend in August, open to anglers of all ages with bay, tarpon and offshore divisions. 74th Texas International Fishing Tournament dates are July 31 - Aug. 4, 2013.
VA
Hopewell Saltwater Anglers Club
[email protected] [email protected]Hopewell, VA
UNITED STATES
(804) 931-9668
Fellow Club
The club was established on May 28th, 1965 as a social club for those who enjoyed saltwater fishing. We were one of the first official IGFA Fishing Clubs and have been for over 58 years. The club awards Silver and Pewter cups each year for the person who catches the largest fish in each species that qualifies based on club minimums.
VI
Golden Hook Fishing Club Inc.
[email protected]Golden Hook Fishing Club
Green Bay Marine
St Croix, VI
UNITED STATES
+1 340-690-8252 +1 340-690-5244
www.fishstx.com
Contributing Club
Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club, Inc.
[email protected]18-8 Estate Smith Bay
East End Quarter
St. Thomas, VI 00802
UNITED STATES
+1 340-775-9144 +1 340-201-4999
www.vigfc.com
Contributing Club
In the early sixties Capt. Johnny Harris, Jerry Black and Jimmy Loveland discovered the famous "North Drop", famous for blue marlin fishing June through October, especially near the full moon.
The Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club, Inc. runs six tournaments throughout the year:
Couples Tournament - February 12, 2017
Dolphin Derby - April 9, 2017
Anegada Tournament - May 27 - May 29, 2017
July Open Kids Tournament - July 2, 2017
54th Annual July Open Billfish Tournament - July 6-8, 2017
Wahoo Windup - November 26, 2017