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THE ISLAMORDA FISHING CLUB:
A HISTORIC CLUB
The Islamorada Fishing Club was founded in 1950 by a group of avid
fishermen, fishing guides, charter boat captains and their peers. With a
distinguished and rich history of promoting conservation and responsible
fishing traditions as well as practices for future generations, the IFC
became instrumental in the formation of the rules and regulations for
the Everglades National Park, a true national treasure.
Now, more than ever, while celebrating our 60th
Anniversary, we are still acutely aware that environmental concerns are
equally as important today as they were at our genesis. Our over 450
members, many of whom are multigenerational family members, are
determined to continue on with the preservation and conservation of our
natural resources so important to our local community, and are committed
to preserving the island lifestyle we enjoy here in the Florida Keys.
In a clubhouse boasting of an understated past steeped in the rich
history of sport fishing, the IFC offers a way of life forgotten by so
much of today’s fast-paced society. In the true spirit of a private
club, the Club hosts a number of youth fishing tournaments, social
events, family fishing tournaments, member-guest invitational
tournaments, and enhances a feeling of belonging amongst our diverse
membership that hails from around the world
Nestled in the fishing capital of the world, the
IFC offers novice and expert fishermen alike a place to experience
camaraderie like no other.
Whether you are enjoying a drink at the bar
with one of the pioneers of fly fishing, or relaxing on the patio
overlooking the water, with the newest world record holder, or simply
attending one of our fishing seminars led by the experts in their field;
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.
Recognizing that that the youth of this
country are the future stewards of our marine environment the IFC and
its
members are partners in, and the leading
fundraisers for the Islamorada Fishing and Conservation Trust (IFACT), a
501(c)(3) charity that fosters youth fishing, and seeks to instill the
importance of an environmental ethic in future generations.