Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby
When: June 13 - June 15, 2025
Where: Key West, FL 33040
Anglers targeting dolphin fish can compete for $15 thousand in guaranteed cash prizes during the Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby June 13 through 15. Tournament location to be announced. The team weighing in the heaviest dolphin fish takes home a grand prize of $5 thousand. Proceeds benefit scholarships for Key West High School graduates attending University of Florida.
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