2025 RedSnook Catch and Release Charity Tournament 

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida will host the 2025 RedSnook Catch and Release Charity Tournament October 24–26, with participants launching from Naples, Goodland, and Chokoloskee. This signature event brings together competitive anglers for two days of fishing while raising critical funds to protect and restore Southwest Florida’s waters.  

In 2024, the tournament netted nearly $210,000 through sponsorships, registrations, donations, and an online auction. These funds directly support the Conservancy’s work to safeguard clean water, the foundation of the region’s wildlife, economy, and quality of life. In the past year, RedSnookproceeds helped nearly 2,000 local students explore and learn about vital habitats, supported monitoring of thousands of mangrove trees, and backed legal efforts to uphold the federal Clean Water Act and protect our region’s wetlands.  

“Southwest Florida’s waterways drive more than $5 billion in economic output and are the foundation of our way of life,” said Rob Moher, Conservancy president and CEO. “Caring for these waters is our responsibility, and at the Conservancy, it’s central to our mission to ensure future generations inherit the same paradise we enjoy. By fishing in or sponsoring the RedSnook Catch & Release Tournament, you’re not just enjoying time on the water. You’re helping fund vital research and action to protect water quality across our region.”   

The RedSnook weekend will once again kick off with a celebration at the Conservancy campus, followed by two days of fishing, and will conclude with the Chris Campbell Awards Reception hosted by Northern Trust. To register to fish or sponsor the event, go to conservancy.org/redsnook.