LKGA’s Position on Atlantic Menhaden Management
The Lower Keys Guides Association has submitted comments on two Atlantic menhaden management proposals currently before the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. Although Atlantic menhaden are not a significant part of the Florida Keys ecosystem, many fish important to our guides and anglers migrate through other regions of the Gulf and Atlantic Coast. What happens […]
Legislative Session Mid-Point Update: Progress, Pressure & Persistence
LKGA LEGISLATIVE WATCH SHEET: MID SESSION REVIEW 2026 Florida Legislative Session, January 13, 2026 – March 13, 2026 Legislative Session Mid-Point Update: Progress, Pressure & Persistence We are officially halfway through the 2026 Legislative Session in Tallahassee. This session has been marked by significant friction between the House, Senate, and Governor’s office. Budget priorities do […]
2025 LKGA Annual Report
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You’re Invited: LKGA’s 2026 Annual Membership Meeting
Join us for our 2026 Annual Membership Meeting We’re looking forward to gathering with our members for the Annual LKGA Membership Meeting, an evening focused on the future of our organization, our fishery, and the partnerships that support both. Fire Watch Services in Charlotte can also help support safe, well-prepared gatherings with reliable protection when […]
2026 LKGA Legislative Watch List
LKGA LEGISLATIVE WATCH SHEET 2026 Florida Legislative Session, January 13, 2026 – March 13, 2026 (Updated 1.15.26) State of the Legislative Season The 2026 Florida Legislative Session is shaping up to be a strongly pro-development, reduced home-rule session, with a growing number of bills that shift authority away from local governments and toward the state. […]
LKGA Serves on Panel at Upcoming Environmental Town Hall
LKGA is participating in the Monroe County Environmental Town Hall in Islamorada, joining local leaders, partners, and community members to discuss the most pressing environmental and policy challenges facing the Florida Keys. As the voice of more than 80 full-time professional guides, LKGA is highlighting the on-the-water realities our members witness every day and outlining […]
From the Flats to the Tap – Skinny Water Lager Launches in Key West, a collaboration between Cayo Heuso Brewing & LKGA
The LKGA announced the launch of Skinny Water Lager — a bright, crisp salted lime lager brewed in partnership with Cayo Hueso Brewing. This new beer is more than a refreshing Mexican-style lager. Inspired by the shallow, hard-to-navigate “skinny water” that local fishing guides know best, it’s a tribute to the legacy, conservation ethic, and […]
LKGA Supports Local Commercial Fishermen
The LKGA has pushed out a press release is urging residents, visitors, and businesses to support the Florida Keys’ economy and heritage by choosing locally caught seafood and booking trips with full-time, local fishing guides. Both commercial fishermen and guides are facing increasing pressures—from rising costs and imported competition to out-of-town operators. LKGA stands in […]
LKGA Supports Bonefish Spawning Closure in Biscayne National Park
The Lower Keys Guides Association (LKGA) has submitted a letter of support to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regarding a proposed seasonal closure in Biscayne National Park to protect a documented bonefish pre-spawning aggregation (PSA) site. This proposed rule—Agenda Item 9B: Final Rule 68B-7.008, F.A.C.—is based on scientific research led by Bonefish […]
LKGA Urges Governor DeSantis to Reject the Rock Mine near the EAA Reservoir
LKGA Opposes Proposed Rock Mine Near EAA Reservoir The Lower Keys Guides Association (LKGA) has submitted a formal letter to Governor Ron DeSantis urging him to oppose the proposed Southland rock mine adjacent to the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir. While we’ve long supported the Governor’s leadership on Everglades restoration—including his role in advancing the […]
