LKGA is, once again, looking forward to hosting the largest and most competitive catch and release Permit tournament in the world. We salute Bonefish & Tarpon trust to help support their vital Permit research and conservation matters with proceeds from the tournament.
2025 Winners
Grand Champion: With 114 centimeters total (2 fish) – Angler, David Mangum
and Guide, Greg Dini
Largest Permit: Angler, Jose Ucan and Guide, Justin Rea – 69 centimeters
1st Runner Up (2nd Place): Angler, Jose Ucan and Guide, Justin Rea – 69 centimeters
Runner Up (3rd Place): Angler, Clint Packo and Guide, Simon Becker
2025 March Merkin
March 10-13, 2025
The 2025 March Merkin was held in Key West at Oceans Edge Resort & Marina
Congratulations to the 2025 March Merkin winners!
Thank you to all who participated and to our sponsors! Next year’s tournament details coming soon!
March Merkin Silent Auction
Visit the auction website
or text “MERKIN” to 76278 on your smart device
to get registered to bid.
Bidding ends Thursday, March 13th at 7PM.
Thank you
A big thank you to everyone who has donated to the March Merkin Permit Tournament over the years. We appreciate your loyalty to us and the charities we represent.
Inquiry from MM.com
March Merkin 2026 Dates
March 9-12, 2025
Oceans Edge Resort & Marina
5950 Peninsular Ave.
Key West, FL 33040
Become a Sponsor
For more information about being a March Merkin sponsor, please contact us at info@lkga.org
Many thanks to our Platinum sponsors!
