Lionfish Tournaments
Get involved with lionfish removal by attending one of the following derbies or events.
Emerald Coast Open
The Emerald Coast Open (ECO) is the largest lionfish tournament in the world! In 2019, ECO had 189 participants and removed 19,167 lionfish throughout the tournament – 14,119 in 3 days! ECO gave away $48,000 in cash prizes, and over $10,000 in gear prizes. We are looking forward to an exciting 2021 tournament!
Pre-Tournament
February 1 – May 13, 2021
Main Tournament
May 14-16, 2021
Lionfish Removal & Awareness Festival
May 15-16, 2021
2021 Lionfish Tournament & Event Calendar
April 23-25 – Key Largo, FL
Reef Earth Day Derby
May 21-Sept 4 Florida Statewide
FWC Reef Ranger Challenge
June 12 – Miami, FL
Salty Spines Lionfish Derby
July 17 – Miami, FL
Salty Spines Lionfish Derby
August 14 – Miami, FL
Salty Spines Lionfish Derby
July 15 – Lakeland, FL
Lionfish Invasion Presentation
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October 2021
Antigua Open Lionfish Tournament
September 9-12 – Islamorada, FL
Reef Keys Lionfish Derby & Festival
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