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

REGISTER A TEAM

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.

PRIZE BREAKDOWN

TOURNAMENT ENTRY PRIZE
& OPTIONAL PRIZE

TOP OVERALL GENERAL PRIZE

First Place Overall — $5,000 + Trophies
Second Place Overall — $3,000 + Trophies
Third Place Overall — $2,000 + Trophies

  • 1st Place — $13,500
    2nd Place — $8,100
    3rd Place — $5,400

    *Based on 20 boat participation

  • 1st Place WTA — $9,000

    *Based on 10 boat participation

  • 1st Place (60%) — $5,400 per day
    2nd Place (40%) — $3,600 per day

    *Based on 20 boat participation

  • 1st Place (70%) — $4,725 per day
    2nd Place (30%) — $2,025 per day

    *Based on 10 boat participation

OPTIONAL BILLFISH CATEGORIES

OPTIONAL MEATFISH CATEGORIES

  • 1st Place (50%) — $9,000
    2nd Place (30%) — $5,400
    3rd Place (20%) — $3,600

    *Based on 20 boat participation

  • 1st Place (60%) — $4,050 per day
    2nd Place (40%) — $2,700 per day

    *Based on 15 boat participation

  • 1st Place (60%) — $2,700
    2nd Place (40%) — $1,800

    *Based on 10 boat participation

  • 1st Place (60%) — $2,700
    2nd Place (40%) — $1,800

    *Based on 10 boat participation

  • 1st Place (60%) — $2,700
    2nd Place (40%) — $1,800

    *Based on 10 boat participation

  • 1st Place (60%) — $2,700
    2nd Place (40%) — $1,800

    *Based on 10 boat participation

RODEO FUN CATEGORIES

  • 1st Place WTA — $1,687.50 per day

    First billfish release per day
    *Based on 15 boat participation

  • 1st Place WTA — $1,687.50 per day

    Last billfish release per day
    *Based on 15 boat participation

  • 1st Place WTA — $1,687.50 per day

    Most billfish points during a randomly selected 60-minute shootout each day. The window will be announced when the shootout begins.
    *Based on 15 boat participation

  • 1st Place WTA — $1,687.50 per day

    A surprise category designed to give every team a chance to win. Randomly drawn eligible species and criteria announced at lines in daily. Official rules announced prior to Captain’s meeting.
    *Based on 15 boat participation

  • 1st Place (50%) — $1,688
    2nd Place (30%) — $1,012
    3rd Place (20%) — $675

    Heaviest Barracuda
    *Based on 15 boat participation

OPTIONAL OUTBOARD CATEGORIES

  • 1st Place WTA — $2,250

    *Based on 5 boat participation

schedule of events

APRIL 8-10, 2027

  • 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

schedule of events

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

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OFFICIAL HOST MARINA DOCKAGE

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tournament
room block accommodations

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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.

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION