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March Merkin Permit Tournament

March Merkin Permit Tournament

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Key West Fly Fishing Tournament for Permit held each March. The tournament is hosted by Oceans Edge Resort and Marina, Key West.

We have an online silent auction with wonderful products, artwork and destination fishing trips to bid on. The auction begins March 7th at 6PM and ends March 10th at 6PM EST. All proceeds from the tournament and auction benefit our Lower Keys Guides Association and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust.

03/12/2026

Last day of fishing and it’s a going to be a battle for the win!

03/10/2026

And they’re off! Day 1 of Fishing - 2026 March Merkin Permit Tournament

One week of guided fishing for two anglers in Ascension Bay, Mexico at The Palometa Club goes up for auction Monday (March 9th) at 5 PM! #PlatinumSponsor @palometaclub To bid on this item, register at Merkin.Givesmart.com or text "Merkin" to 76278 for auction updates. #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing 03/06/2026

One week of guided fishing for two anglers in Ascension Bay, Mexico at The Palometa Club goes up for auction Monday (March 9th) at 5 PM! #PlatinumSponsor @palometaclub To bid on this item, register at Merkin.Givesmart.com or text "Merkin" to 76278 for auction updates. #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing

A loyal sponsor of the March Merkin Permit tournament for many years! @hardyfishing is for those who demand the finest and refuse to settle for less. Shop Hardy rods and reels while supporting fisheries research and conservation in the Florida Keys! View items at Merkin.Givesmart.com or text "Merkin" to 76278 to receive auction updates. #hardyflyfishing #hardyreels #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing 03/06/2026

A loyal sponsor of the March Merkin Permit tournament for many years! is for those who demand the finest and refuse to settle for less.

Shop Hardy rods and reels while supporting fisheries research and conservation in the Florida Keys! View items at Merkin.Givesmart.com or text "Merkin" to 76278 to receive auction updates.

Bidding opens Monday, March 9th at 5pm.

A loyal sponsor of the March Merkin Permit tournament for many years! @hardyfishing is for those who demand the finest and refuse to settle for less. Shop Hardy rods and reels while supporting fisheries research and conservation in the Florida Keys! View items at Merkin.Givesmart.com or text "Merkin" to 76278 to receive auction updates. #hardyflyfishing #hardyreels #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing

Jersey Mike's Key West has been fueling March Merkin anglers and guides since 2024! The Merkin has become more than a tournament — it’s a tradition that unites generations of anglers who share a deep love for the chase, the challenge, and the conservation of our fishery. Anglers who aren’t competing can still support the cause by participating in the online auction, which opens at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9, and runs through Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Register online at Merkin.Givesmart.com #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing 02/19/2026

Jersey Mike's Key West has been fueling March Merkin anglers and guides since 2024! The Merkin has become more than a tournament — it’s a tradition that unites generations of anglers who share a deep love for the chase, the challenge, and the conservation of our fishery. Anglers who aren’t competing can still support the cause by participating in the online auction, which opens at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9, and runs through Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Register online at Merkin.Givesmart.com #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing

The 2026 March Merkin is just around the corner and we are grateful to all of the sponsors who make it possible! Thank you @thefloridakeys for being a platinum sponsor once again! #platinumsponsor #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing 02/18/2026

The 2026 March Merkin is just around the corner and we are grateful to all of the sponsors who make it possible! Thank you @thefloridakeys for being a platinum sponsor once again! #platinumsponsor #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing

@costasunglasses are advocates for our local resource and long time supporters of the March Merkin Permit Tournament! #platinumsponsor #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing 02/18/2026

@costasunglasses are advocates for our local resource and long time supporters of the March Merkin Permit Tournament! #platinumsponsor #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing

Thank you #PlatinumSponsor @simmsfishing for supporting fisheries conservation and research in the Florida Keys! #FishItWell #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing 02/18/2026

Thank you #PlatinumSponsor @simmsfishing for supporting fisheries conservation and research in the Florida Keys! #FishItWell #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing

Another incredible #PlatinumSponsor and fishing industry leader @scientificanglers Thank you for many years of support for permit conservation through the March Merkin Permit Tournament! #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing 02/18/2026

Another incredible #PlatinumSponsor and fishing industry leader @scientificanglers Thank you for many years of support for permit conservation through the March Merkin Permit Tournament! #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing

Thank you #PlatinumSponsor @freeflyapparel! Hosted annually by the Lower Keys Guides Association (LKGA), the March Merkin is more than a tournament — it’s a tradition that unites the sport’s best anglers and guides in pursuit of one of the most elusive fish on the flats. The tournament supports LKGA’s advocacy, education, and conservation work, as well as Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s ongoing research on the flats fishery. Anglers who aren’t competing can still support the cause by participating in the online auction, which opens at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9, and runs through Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Register online at Merkin.Givesmart.com 02/18/2026

Thank you #PlatinumSponsor @freeflyapparel! Hosted annually by the Lower Keys Guides Association (LKGA), the March Merkin is more than a tournament — it’s a tradition that unites the sport’s best anglers and guides in pursuit of one of the most elusive fish on the flats. The tournament supports LKGA’s advocacy, education, and conservation work, as well as Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s ongoing research on the flats fishery. Anglers who aren’t competing can still support the cause by participating in the online auction, which opens at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9, and runs through Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Register online at Merkin.Givesmart.com

Thank you @Yeti for once again being a #PlatinumSponsor for the March Merkin Permit Tournament! The 21st Annual March Merkin is the world’s premier catch-and-release permit fly fishing tournament, hosted by the Lower Keys Guides Association (LKGA). The tournament supports LKGA’s advocacy, education, and conservation work, as well as Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s ongoing research on the flats fishery. Anglers who aren’t competing can still support the cause by participating in the online auction, which opens at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9, and runs through Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Register online at Merkin.Givesmart.com #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing 02/18/2026

Thank you @Yeti for once again being a #PlatinumSponsor for the March Merkin Permit Tournament! The 21st Annual March Merkin is the world’s premier catch-and-release permit fly fishing tournament, hosted by the Lower Keys Guides Association (LKGA). The tournament supports LKGA’s advocacy, education, and conservation work, as well as Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s ongoing research on the flats fishery. Anglers who aren’t competing can still support the cause by participating in the online auction, which opens at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9, and runs through Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Register online at Merkin.Givesmart.com #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing

@twelveweightapparel Made for the sun and those who fish! Thank you for your #PlatinumSponsorship of the 2026 March Merkin Permit Tournament. The March Merkin Turns 21 this year — and we're celebrating in style. More Legends. More Laughs. The Same Impossible Fish. Anglers who aren’t competing can still support the cause by participating in the online auction, which opens at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9, and runs through Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Register online at Merkin.Givesmart.com #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing 02/18/2026

@twelveweightapparel Made for the sun and those who fish! Thank you for your #PlatinumSponsorship of the 2026 March Merkin Permit Tournament. The March Merkin Turns 21 this year — and we're celebrating in style. More Legends. More Laughs. The Same Impossible Fish. Anglers who aren’t competing can still support the cause by participating in the online auction, which opens at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9, and runs through Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Register online at Merkin.Givesmart.com #marchmerkin #keywest #permit #permitonfly #flyfishing #lkga #catchandrelease #tournament #floridakeys #sightfishing #flatsfishing

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