REEF's 16th annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby will culminate at the which will include a lionfish weigh-in and awards and conservation science and arts festival open to the public at the REEF campus.

Schedule of Events:

April 24, 2025

6:30-7:30PM Captain's Meeting for registered derby teams (check-in begins at 6PM)

Captains Meeting and Kick-off Party at Florida Keys Brewing Company, Islamorada, FL
Captains Meeing can be attended via Zoom (link sent out to registrants)

April 25, 2025

Fishing sunrise to sundown

April 26, 2025

Fishing sunrise to sundown

April 27, 2025

NO FISHING

9AM - 12:30PM Team Weigh-in/Fish Drop off (12:30PM Last Drop off)
12PM-4PM Festival - Lionfish scoring, fillet and dissection demonstrations, tastings, games, and team awards at REEF Campus
3PM Awards Ceremony

Date: April 24 - 27, 2025

Location: Various Venues in FL, USA

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