Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament Overview

      25th Annual Gene Doyle Backcountry Fishing Tournament October 6-8, 2023.

Dates to Remember

For more information, explore the links below or contact Tournament Co-Chairs Katie & Matt Betz (239)784-3014 for additional questions.

Friday, October 6, 2023
7 pm – Anglers’ and Captains’ Meetings and Kickoff Party @ Sunshine Ace Hardware – downtown Store

Saturday, October 7, 2023
7 am – 2:30 pm – Fishing Day 1 from respective launch sites

Sunday, October 8, 2023
7 am – 2:30 pm – Fishing Day 2 from respective launch sites
6 pm – Awards Banquet – Naples Sailing & Yacht Club, 896 River Point Drive

Hope to see you there!

This catch-and-release tournament is held every year to raise money for the Gene Doyle Adventure Scholarship.
Southwest Florida anglers target redfish, snook and trout.
Anglers compete for 25 top prizes, including Grand Champion. 
Click here to see results and winners 2021.

Tournament Information

Explore the links below to discover important information about the annual Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament such as how to register, rules, cost, etc.

Tournament Overview

Format and Scoring

Tournament Rules

Divisions

Awards

Sponsors

Angler Registration

Volunteering

Sponsorship Opportunities

Make the Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament possible, become a sponsor…

Costs

Register, then easily pay tournament fees using PayPal or your credit card…

Results

View results and winners from the 2019 annual Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament…

Contact Us

Fill out the form to send us an email or you can call one of the numbers provided…

Tournament Information

Explore the links below to discover important information about the annual Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament such as how to register, rules, cost, etc.

Format

Find out how the tournament is organized and scored.

Rules

A list of the official rules  for the tournament can be found here…

Divisions

Adult, youth, guided, or open. Take a look at the tournament divisions…

Awards

The Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament offers 26 fun and interesting Awards… 

Sponsors

Take a look at all the sponsors who make the tournament possible…

Registration

Each angler must complete a form and agree to the terms…

Volunteering

Volunteer participation makes the fishing tournament a success…

Sponsorship

Make the Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament possible, become a sponsor…

Costs

Register, then easily pay tournament fees using PayPal or your credit card…

Contact Us

Fill out the form to send us an email or you can call one of the numbers provided…

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Documents and Contact

Scholarship Application
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