Nestled in the fishing capital of the world, the IFC offers novice and expert fishermen alike a place to experience camaraderie like no other. 

If you like fishing and care about the future of our fisheries and environment, you are bound to meet like-minded people from all walks of life brought together by their passion for fishing and conservation at the Islamorada Fishing Club.

- LEARN MORE ABOUT THE IFC

Dear Members,

On August 16th we will have our last dinner service, after nearly 2 years of anticipation and careful planning, we’re thrilled to announce the grand transition into our beautiful new clubhouse.

This milestone marks a fresh chapter in our club’s 75 year journey, and we’re so grateful to have you alongside us as we step into the future.

I hope that you were all satisfied with our choice of the facility that allowed us to stay operational for these past 2 years. I am especially grateful to all those members who supported us and although most of you enjoyed this location, I know you will be significantly happier when we move to our brand new permanent clubhouse.

As you can imagine there are a lot of moving parts to navigate with the transition. In the beginning there may be some time between my communications, but know that the wheels are constantly moving and we will keep everyone updated as much as possible with our progress.

Please be patient, as you have been since the beginning of this project and visualize the finished product. My team and I will be giving everything we have to get us into the new club with as few hiccups or delays as possible.

Our goal is to make everything go as smooth and seamless as possible so that all will be satisfied with the end results. We hope you’ll enjoy, and make unforgettable memories in this wonderful new home.

As we prepare to open the doors to our new clubhouse, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey that brought us here and continues to shape our legacy, from sun-soaked afternoons on the water fishing to decades of shared laughter, milestones, and memories, your stories have made our club what it is today.

This new space isn’t just a building, it’s a home built for you, inspired by our unique history and the people who bring it to life. We have a lot of work ahead of us and will need this extra time to get ready for "NEW BEGINNINGS".

The kitchen and bar equipment have been delivered and are in place and ready for mechanical connections. The bathrooms are also ready for fixtures as well. The elevators are being installed, some of the louvres on the outside, stairwell and deck finishes, everything is coming together very quickly. It is spectacular! Click to see photos of the progress here.

Thank you for being part of our story. We can’t wait to welcome you through the doors and continue creating lasting memories, together.

Please inform me when you get a new credit card whether it was lost or it has a new expiration date. 

Sincerely,

Vinnie Feola
General Manager
Islamorada Fishing Club

The Islamorada Fishing Club welcomed 46 anglers for the Islamorada Fishing Club Captain's Cup Sailfish Tournament on January 15th.

In the nail-biting competition 12 teams released a total of 68 Sails. The first hook up was only 4 minutes after the committee boat called lines in the water. The sailfish were rising in packs, with eleven multiple hook ups called in throughout the day. With only 18 minutes to go Main One, Kalex, Skipjac, Killbox and Back in Business were all tied with 8 releases and the Back in Business was still fighting the second fish of a double header. Back in business’ IFC Member, captain Robert Collins called in the release of the second fish at 3:48 propelling the team into first place. Anglers John Watson of Parkland, FL, Matt McLean from Naples, FL along with IFC Member Audrey Koocher and Brooks Gregory from Islamorada took home the Grand Champion trophies sponsored by Caribee Boat Sales and Yamaha Outboards along with a check for $12,000.00.

Returning to the dock in second place with eight sailfish releases on time was Captain Marty Lewis of Marathon, Florida, at the helm of Main One/Main Attraction. Baker Mitchell Plumbing and CBT Construction sponsored the team’s second-place awards, The anglers were Mark Busch from West Lake, Ohio; Mike Cangemi from Jupiter, FL; Ben Zdan from Marathon, FL, and Islamorada Florida resident Danny Lombardo.

Third place trophies sponsored by Regan Roth insurance and Travis Bennett DDS, were awarded to Captain Alex Adler of Islamorada and his crew aboard Kalex. The team included Indiana anglers Chris and Sam Chastain, Allen Sutkowski and Nathan Burns, with eight sailfish releases on time.

The Islamorada Fishing Club Sailfish Tournament is the second leg of the annual three-event Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship series. The series leader is currently Killbox with 17 sailfish releases followed by Skipjac Fishing Team with 16 and Back in Business with 15.

Festivities were held in the club’s temporary location while their gorgeous new building is being built. The Islamorada Fishing Clubs Captains Cup Dolphin tournament will be held June 26th, 2025. More information can be found on the web site www.theislamoradafishingclub.com.