Gene Doyle

Memorial Foundation

“The Gene Doyle Adventure Scholarship has let me peek into all of the adventure that lies out there in the world waiting for me.”

-Dustin Kahler, 2003 Scholarship Recipient

The Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation

The Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation was created to honor the memory and adventurous spirit of Robert Eugene “Gene” Doyle, III (1976-1996).

Each year, the foundation awards three Gene Doyle Adventure Scholarships, which help deserving Collier County students to undertake the adventures of their dreams. Click for more information, including 2018 details and deadlines.

Adventure Scholarships are supported by proceeds from the annual Gene Doyle Backcountry Catch and Release Fishing Tournament. The Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation, Inc., is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law.

The Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation

The Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation was created to honor the memory and adventurous spirit of Robert Eugene “Gene” Doyle, III (1976-1996).

Scholarship

A traditional scholarship may typically be academically based, but The Gene Doyle Adventure Scholarship is designed to be as nontraditional and unique as was Gene himself.

Tournament

The annual Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament emerged as a perfect fundraising event for the Gene Doyle Adventure Scholarship, where anglers target redfish, snook and trout and compete for 21 top prizes,.

Foundation

Simply put, it is the goal of the Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation to keep Gene’s spirit alive by cultivating and supporting kindred spirits who share his love of life and nature.

Scholarship

A traditional scholarship may typically be academically based, but The Gene Doyle Adventure Scholarship is designed to be as nontraditional and unique as was Gene himself.

Tournament

The annual Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament emerged as a perfect fundraising event for the Gene Doyle Adventure Scholarship, where anglers target redfish, snook and trout and compete for 21 top prizes,.

Foundation

Simply put, it is the goal of the Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation to keep Gene’s spirit alive by cultivating and supporting kindred spirits who share his love of life and nature.

Fishing Tournament Gallery

Adventure Scholarship Gallery

: 2013 Jade Robinson

: 2011 Liz Black

: 2004 Jenny Payne

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Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament

Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament updated their bio.1 month ago

The 25th Gene Doyle Backcountry Catch & Release Fishing Tournament will be held October 6-8, 2023

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Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament1 month ago

The 25th annual Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament returns to Fall in 2023. The tournament will be October 6-8. After 24 tournaments, 2023 will be the event’s final year. The catch and release tournament for all ages opens with a kick-off celebration on Friday, Oct. 6, followed by fishing on Saturday a...

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Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament1 month ago

Thanks for the great article, Naples Florida Weekly ! https://naples.floridaweekly.com/articles/in-its-25th-year-gene-doyle-fishing-tournament-announces-final-event/?fbclid=IwAR1GB648SnnoWwRyHDaTsg1XM-wIJXYSV5JQbgth2zTIopjsDXyeOeonXQM

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Documents and Contact

Tournament Registration

Scholarship Application

Tournament Chair
John Paulich

Tournament Headquarters
Phone: (239) 776-9400

Tournament

The 21st Annual Gene Doyle Backcountry Release Fishing Tournament will be held April 27, 28 & 29, 2018.

Friday, April 27, 2018
7 pm – Anglers’ and Captains’ Meetings and Kickoff Party @ Sunshine Ace Hardware – downtown Store

Saturday, April 28, 2018
7 am – 2:30 pm – Fishing Day 1 from respective launch sites
2017 -There will be no Score Posting Party Saturday evening – scores will be updated online

Scholarship

Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Finalist Interviews: Thursday, March 22, 2018

Announcement of Winners: Friday, March 23, 2018

Tournament Chair
John Paulich

Tournament Headquarters
Phone: (239) 776-9400

Tournament Info

Scholarship Info

The Foundation

Gene Doyle