2016 dates announced for the 86th Annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament
The Annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament back! This historic event, the oldest, continuously running, open-to-the-public tarpon tournament in Florida, is about to embark on its 86th consecutive year of competition.
The event runs for 5 weeks, May 7th through June 12th, 2016. The goal of this historic venue is not only to celebrate the tremendous tarpon fishing our region offers anglers, but also, to support deserving local charities.
The year’s tournament will again begin with a Kick Off at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota on Tuesday, May 3rd. Check-In begins at 6:00 p.m., Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
The year’s Fish-Off is scheduled for Saturday, June 18th; Sunday, June 19st is the rain date. Should the entire weekend of June 18th – 19th be rained out, the Fish-Off with be Saturday, June 25th.
If you’re looking to make new friends, have fun, and test your angling skills, come fish with us and yours could be the next name engraved on the historic trophy.
