Donate to Lower Keys Guides Association. The Florida Keys are an unparalleled ecosystem. We are dedicated to becoming active participants in finding a balance between access for users, and protecting the health of this ecosystem.
Preservation Through Stewardship
The Lower Keys Guides Association's (LKGA) goal is to preserve rights and access to the fishery and to promote a style of use that is both sustainable and part of the area’s cultural heritage. We call for management practices at both the State and Federal level, that protect the resource and maintain access for sport fishermen.
Lower Keys Guides Association (LKGA)
Lower Keys Guides Association is a non-profit organization of professional fishing guides dedicated to working for a sustainable resource through wise management practices, while recognizing the importance of sport fishing to the economy and cultural heritage of the Florida Keys.
The Florida Keys is a place like no other. We are fortunate to have an ecosystem in the United States that includes coral reefs, turtle grass, and sand flats that are constantly fed by currents from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. These currents and habitat provide us with the most unique fishery in the world. As we are all so lucky to call the Keys ours, it is also our responsibility to protect it. Learn More
Membership for Captains & Fishing Guides
Are you a Florida Keys fishing guide? We welcome your support in our efforts to work for a healthy ecosystem and strong fishing community here in the Lower Florida Keys. Learn More
Membership for Anglers & Conservationists
Not a guide but want to get involved? The LKGA welcomes anglers and like-minded individuals as part of our fishing community. Many of our clients as well as local anglers who share in our concerns and positions, are part of our organization as angler members. Learn More
LKGA Upcoming Events
Sugarloaf Showdown
November 16-18, 2023
This three-day event is open to all anglers and is a fundraiser for the Guides Trust Foundation, which provides funds to guides recovering from an illness or injury. Website
Get Trashed" with LKGA
January 20, 2024
Marine Debris Clean-Up. Drive through drop off! Drop off a bag of marine debris for a free raffle tickets & swag! Sugarloaf Marina. Do not need to be present to win raffe.
March Merkin
March 11-14, 2024
The largest and most competitive catch and release Permit tournament in the world. We salute Bonefish & Tarpon trust to help support their vital Permit research and conservation matters. Website
Annual LKGA General Membership Meeting
Feb 24, 2024
Renew your membership, Collect your swag, Hear the latest news, Guide members vote for BOD.
