Annual meeting 2018
During the annual meeting, we held elections for the LKGA Board Members. We are happy to announce the following LKGA Officers and Board Members for 2018. Officers: Doug Kilpatrick (President) Luke Kelly (Vice President) John Benvenuto (Secretary) Dale Bishop (Treasurer) Nathaniel Linville (Outreach Coordinator) Board Members: Bob Beighly Pat Bracher Drew Delashmit Bob Paulson Ian […]
News from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
News from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission FWC extends the permit spawning season closure inside the Special Permit Zone At its February meeting in Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a measure to extend the spawning season closure for permit inside the Special Permit Zone in south Florida. The change, […]
The new Merkin Trophy Base looks amazing!
The new Merkin Trophy Base looks amazing! This beautiful work was made by Jay Grant using local mahogany. Photo provided by Nathaniel Linville.
Join the fun of the 2018 March Merkin Silent Auction!!
Join the fun of the 2018 March Merkin Silent Auction!! Auction starts opens today at 5:00 PM. Text ‘marchmerkin18’ to 24700
Don’t miss our Annual Meeting February 23, 2018
Board Elections and Dinner! It’ll be a great time! Mark your calendars for Friday, February 23rd to attend the LKGA annual meeting, where you can renew your membership and participate in the LKGA board of director elections. Afterwards, join us at the Sugarloaf Lodge Tiki bar for dinner – compliments of LKGA. The meeting begins at […]
LKGA will host the March Merkin from Mar. 12th – 15th
LKGA will host the March Merkin from Mar. 12th – 15th Key West, FL Key West Yacht Harbor Marina March 12-15, 2018 2018 March Merkin In a little under two weeks, the 2018 March Merkin will be held at Key West Yacht Harbor Club. March 12th we will have our kick-off dinner for anglers and guides. March 13-15 are […]
Good news from FWC
Good news from FWC FWC discusses draft rule to extend the permit spawning season closure inside the Special Permit Zone At its December meeting in Gainesville, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) discussed a draft change to extend the spawning season closure for permit inside the Special Permit Zone. This draft proposal was […]
The 2017 LKGA Sugarloaf Showdown Tournament has come to an end.
We’d like to thank our sponsors, vendors & guests and congratulate our winners! Continue to check this website, our Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter for tournament details. Good news! The silent auction is still open until Wednesday, Nov. 8th at 7PM. Auction items range from quality fishing gear and equipment to apparel and artwork. Feel […]
4th Annual LKGA Sugarloaf Showdown
4th Annual LKGA Sugarloaf Showdown Nov 2-4, 2017
6th International Science Symposium Overview
Don’t miss the greatest gathering of flats fishing we can fit under one roof! Sixth International Bonefish & Tarpon Symposium November 10-11, 2017 The Bonefish & Tarpon Trust 6th International Science Symposium takes place November 10—11, 2017, at the Bonaventure Resort and Spa, in Weston, Florida. Register today and make plans to join other anglers, guides, conservationists, fishing industry leaders, and […]
