Hook’em in the Glades 2025

The eighth annual Hook’em in the Glades fishing tournament is back this year, promising two days of community fun, friendly competition, and plenty of catches! The event kicks off Friday, November 7th, with the mandatory captain’s meeting at Camellia Street Grill. Check-in begins at 5:30PM, followed by dinner at 6:00 PM. Afterward, tournament officials will go over rules, distribute equipment, and answer questions to prepare anglers for the big day on the water. 

The fishing action begins on Saturday, November 8th, as participants hit the water bright and early to compete for the top spot. Winners will receive the tournament's signature prize, a nano-crafted metal-edge cedar-based trophy.  

For many, though, it’s about more than just winning. Jill Whitcomb, founder of Hook’em in the Glades, puts it best: “My favorite part of the tournament is seeing the kids’ fish and the smiles on their faces.” 

This tournament truly does hold a special place in my heart. Last year, I was honored to become the first angler ever to earn the Grand Slam trophy by winning all three categories, snook, trout, and redfish. It was a moment I will never forget.  

With good food, friendly competition, and plenty of memories to be made, this year’s tournament will be another highlight of life here in Everglades City. 

If you would like to sign up for this year’s Hook’em in the Glades fishing tournament, you can contact Jill Whitcomb at hookemintheglades@gmail.com.