13th Annual "Ding" Darling & Doc Ford's Tarpon Tournament
May 9, 2025
,7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is the location of the first recorded tarpon caught on rod and reel. To celebrate the historical moment and Southwest Florida’s history of fishing, the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society & Doc Ford’s began the “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament.
2025 tournament registration is open now! 100% of entry fees go back to the anglers in prizes. Max of 60...
The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is the location of the first recorded tarpon caught on rod and reel. To celebrate the historical moment and Southwest Florida’s history of fishing, the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society & Doc Ford’s began the “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament.
2025 tournament registration is open now! 100% of entry fees go back to the anglers in prizes. Max of 60 teams. $1,000/boat of 4 anglers. $150/additional angler. Max of 6 anglers per boat. 1st come, 1st paid basis to hold your spot. Only 1 angler per team needs to register.
2025 Dates:
Thursday, May 8 2025: Check-in & Captains' Meeting-2025 Participants Only
Friday, May 9, 2025: Tournament Day & "Silver King" Awards Banquet
239-789-8991
2500 Island Inn Rd
Sanibel, FL 33957
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2025-05-09 16:00:00
13th Annual "Ding" Darling & Doc Ford's Tarpon Tournament
The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is the location of the first recorded tarpon caught on rod and reel. To celebrate the historical moment and Southwest Florida’s history of fishing, the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society & Doc Ford’s began the “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament.
2025 tournament registration is open now! 100% of entry fees go back to the anglers in prizes. Max of 60 teams. $1,000/boat of 4 anglers. $150/additional angler. Max of 6 anglers per boat. 1st come, 1st paid basis to hold your spot. Only 1 angler per team needs to register.
2025 Dates:
Thursday, May 8 2025: Check-in & Captains' Meeting-2025 Participants Only
Friday, May 9, 2025: Tournament Day & "Silver King" Awards Banquet
Location
Visit Fort Myers
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public
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239-789-8991
2500 Island Inn Rd
Sanibel, FL 33957
United States
Add to Calendar
2025-05-09 07:00:00
2025-05-09 16:00:00
13th Annual "Ding" Darling & Doc Ford's Tarpon Tournament
The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is the location of the first recorded tarpon caught on rod and reel. To celebrate the historical moment and Southwest Florida’s history of fishing, the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society & Doc Ford’s began the “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament.
2025 tournament registration is open now! 100% of entry fees go back to the anglers in prizes. Max of 60 teams. $1,000/boat of 4 anglers. $150/additional angler. Max of 6 anglers per boat. 1st come, 1st paid basis to hold your spot. Only 1 angler per team needs to register.
2025 Dates:
Thursday, May 8 2025: Check-in & Captains' Meeting-2025 Participants Only
Friday, May 9, 2025: Tournament Day & "Silver King" Awards Banquet
Location
Visit Fort Myers
vcb@leegov.com
America/New_York
public
Key Features
Sports & Recreation
