Group of men celebrating outdoors under palm trees, holding drinks, on a decorated stage with a large illuminated sign reading 'RELAX'.
Group of men celebrating outdoors under palm trees, holding drinks, on a decorated stage with a large illuminated sign reading 'RELAX'.

KEY WEST RODEO
BILLFISH & MEATFISH TOURNAMENT

SALTY DAWGS KEY WEST RODEO
BILLFISH & MEATFISH TOURNAMENT

APRIL 8-10, 2027
KEY WEST, FL

REGISTRATION (OPENS SEPT. 30)

APRIL 8-10, 2027 | KEY WEST, FL

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

A TOURNAMENT BUILT FOR EVERYONE

A TOURNAMENT BUILT
FOR EVERYONE

The Salty Dawgs Key West Rodeo brings competitive fishing to the heart of Key West. Weekend warriors, charter crews and competitive teams from near and far are all invited to take their shot at the Key West Rodeo.

The Rodeo brings together local & travel teams, entertainment, local businesses, marine brands, good food, great drinks, and the Key West Community. Built for great fishing, chances to win BIG, and a damn good time in Key West.

TOURNAMENT ENTRY PRIZE & OPTIONAL PRIZE BREAKDOWN

TOURNAMENT ENTRY PRIZE
& OPTIONAL PRIZE

*BASED ON 20 PAID TEAM PARTICIPATION

GENERAL ENTRY PRIZE

1ST PLACE — $5,000 + TEAM TROPHIES

2ND PLACE — $3,000 + TEAM TROPHIES

3RD PLACE — $2,000 + TEAM TROPHIES

OPTIONAL ELIGIBLE PRIZE

COMING SOON

schedule of events

schedule of events

APRIL 8-10, 2027

APRIL 8-10, 2027

  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Kick Off Party!
    LOCATION: CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD COMPANY
    OPEN BAR | LIGHT BITES | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY-FRIENDLY

    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Final Registration & Optional Category Entry

    6:00 PM — Captain’s Meeting | *AT LEAST ONE TEAM REPRESENTATIVE MUST BE PRESENT

    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM — Kick Off Cocktail Party

  • 5:30 AM — Complimentary Breakfast & Coffee
    LOCATION: ALONZO’S OYSTER BAR/A&B MARINA

    6:45 AM — Shotgun Start Starting Line-Up
    KEY WEST BIGHT

    7:00 AM — Shotgun Start
    *Teams may not leave for fishing grounds until 7:00 AM

    8:00 AM — LINES-IN DAY ONE

    4:00 PM — LINES-OUT DAY ONE

    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM — Weigh Station

    LOCATION: CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD COMPANY
    PUBLIC WATCH PARTY | WATERFRONT BARS | ENTERTAINMENT | VENDORS

    6:30 PM — ALL TEAMS MUST CHECK-IN AND DROP OFF CATCH SHEETS AND VIDEO VERIFICATION BY BOAT AT THE CONCH REPUBLIC DOCKS BY 6:30 PM.

    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM — Cocktail Party and Live Music by Cliff Cody
    LOCATION: ALONZO’S OYSTER BAR

    Signature cocktails, drink specials and food specials are exclusive to registered tournament teams and Social Ticket holders. Event Pass must be presented to receive specials.

    Four (4) Event Passes are included with team registration. Additional Social Tickets may be purchased during registration.

  • 5:30 AM — Complimentary Breakfast & Coffee
    LOCATION: ALONZO’S OYSTER BAR/A&B MARINA

    6:45 AM — Shotgun Start Starting Line-Up
    KEY WEST BIGHT

    7:00 AM — Shotgun Start
    *Teams may not leave for fishing grounds until 7:00 AM

    8:00 AM — LINES-IN DAY ONE

    4:00 PM — LINES-OUT DAY ONE

    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM — Weigh Station

    LOCATION: CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD COMPANY
    PUBLIC WATCH PARTY | WATERFRONT BARS | ENTERTAINMENT | VENDORS

    6:30 PM — ALL TEAMS MUST CHECK-IN AND DROP OFF CATCH SHEETS AND VIDEO VERIFICATION BY BOAT AT THE CONCH REPUBLIC DOCKS BY 6:30 PM.

    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM — Awards Celebration & Dinner!

    LOCATION: CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD COMPANY (INSIDE)
    OPEN BAR | LIVE MUSIC | RAFFLE | EXCLUSIVE TEAM GIFTING | DINNER

  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Kick Off Party!
    CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD COMPANY

    Open bar, light bites, entertainment, family-friendly

    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Final Registration & Optional Category Entry

    6:00 PM — Captain’s Meeting
    *AT LEAST ONE TEAM REPRESENTATIVE MUST BE PRESENT

    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM — Kick Off Cocktail Party

  • 5:30 AM — Complimentary Team Breakfast & CoffeeALONZO’S OYSTER BAR/A&B MARINA

    6:45 AM — Shotgun Start
    Starting Line-Up | KEY WEST BIGHT

    7:00 AM — Shotgun Start
    *Teams may not leave for fishing grounds until 7:00 AM

    8:00 AM — LINES-IN DAY ONE

    4:00 PM — LINES-OUT DAY ONE

    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM — Weigh Station
    CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD COMPANY

    PUBLIC WATCH PARTY | WATERFRONT BARS | ENTERTAINMENT | VENDORS

    6:30 PM — ALL TEAMS MUST CHECK-IN AND DROP OFF CATCH SHEETS AND VIDEO VERIFICATION BY BOAT AT THE CONCH REPUBLIC DOCKS BY 6:30 PM.

    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM — Cocktail Party and Live Music by Cliff Cody
    LOCATION: ALONZO’S OYSTER BAR

    Signature cocktails, drink specials and food specials are exclusive to registered tournament teams and Social Ticket holders. Event Pass must be presented to receive specials.

    Four (4) Event Passes are included with team registration. Additional Social Tickets may be purchased during registration.

  • 5:30 AM — Complimentary Team Breakfast & CoffeeALONZO’S OYSTER BAR/A&B MARINA

    6:45 AM — Shotgun Start
    Starting Line-Up | KEY WEST BIGHT

    7:00 AM — Shotgun Start
    *Teams may not leave for fishing grounds until 7:00 AM

    8:00 AM — LINES-IN DAY ONE

    4:00 PM — LINES-OUT DAY ONE

    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM — Weigh Station
    CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD COMPANY

    PUBLIC WATCH PARTY | WATERFRONT BARS | ENTERTAINMENT | VENDORS

    6:30 PM — ALL TEAMS MUST CHECK-IN AND DROP OFF CATCH SHEETS AND VIDEO VERIFICATION BY BOAT AT THE CONCH REPUBLIC DOCKS BY 6:30 PM.

    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM — Awards Celebration & Dinner!
    CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD COMPANY

    OPEN BAR | LIVE MUSIC | RAFFLE | EXCLUSIVE TEAM GIFTING | DINNER

People walking on a dock at a marina with boats and yachts moored, and a sign that reads 'DIESEL' in the background, during sunset or early evening.

OFFICIAL HOST MARINA DOCKAGE

A hotel pool area with white lounge chairs and orange umbrellas, a woman sitting on a chair, and a child standing near the edge of the pool with tall palm trees and a multi-story hotel building in the background.

tournament
room block accommodations

[COMING SOON]

People at an outdoor event signing in at a table with laptops. A woman in a neon shirt and baseball cap looks at her laptop while a man in a blue shirt signs a document. There are yellow umbrellas and a building with a sign that reads 'SHOP' in the background.

TEAM REGISTRATION
[COMING SOON]