IGFA Fishing Clubs
North America Region
BERMUDA
Bermuda Anglers Club
[email protected] [email protected]PO Box HM 754
Hamilton HM CX
BERMUDA
(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
(441) 295-5366 (441) 334-8656
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.
Sea Horse Anglers Club
[email protected] [email protected]PO Box HM 2384
Hamilton HM HX
BERMUDA
(441) 236-7446
www.seahorseanglers.com
Contributing Club
CANADA
Halifax Tuna Tournament Society
[email protected]Halifax NS
CANADA
(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
(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
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]32302 Alipaz St. #200
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
UNITED STATES
(760) 299-3371
www.danawharfladyanglers.com
Contributing Club
Harbour Rod & Reel Club
[email protected] [email protected]16835 Algonquin St # 281
Huntington Beach, CA 92649-3810
UNITED STATES
(714) 402-1456
www.hrrconline.com
Contributing Club
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] [email protected]Bahia Hotel
998 W Mission Bay Dr
San Diego, CA 92109
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 Diegto Anglers include:
Monthly Meetings:
Our meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at the Bahia Hotel on Mission 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.
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
North East Saltwater Fishing Club
[email protected]Westbrook, CT
UNITED STATES
(203) 915-3944
Contributing Club
The club was founded in 1984 to share saltwater fishing experiences, to help increase each member's fishing knowledge, and to maintain and participate in conservation of the fisheries.
Species, minimum size and weight: Bass 28, Mako Shart, 150, Thresher 175, no Blue Shark.
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
Crosthwait Memorial FishingTournament
[email protected]Bradenton Yacht Club
4307 Snead Island Road
Palmetto, FL 34221
UNITED STATES
(941) 730-3033
www.fishcrosthwait.com
Contributing Club
Dominican Light Tackle Anglers
[email protected]4406 NW 74th Ave
Miami, FL 33166-6407
UNITED STATES
Contributing Club
Florida Sport Fishing Association (FSFA)
[email protected] [email protected]PO Box 1216
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920-1216
UNITED STATES
(321) 368-9444
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).
Ft Pierce Sportfishing Club
[email protected]Fort Pierce Yacht Club
700 N Indian River Dr
Fort Pierce, FL 34950-9144
UNITED STATES
(772) 464-0423
ftpiercesportfishingclub.com
Fellow Club
Welcome to the Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club, located in Fort Pierce, the best fishing area in all of Florida. Established in 1980 as a family organization whose members share a common interest in sportfishing, conservation, community service and boating. Our members enjoy both inshore and offshore fishing in local waters that produce spectacular catches in one of the most diverse fisheries anywhere. Come join us the third Wednesday of every month at the Fort Pierce Yacht Club located on the beautiful Indian River starting at 7 pm. Admission is always free and you don't have to be a member to attend.
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.