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.
2026 March Merkin Grand Champions: Nathaniel Linville and Ian Slater
2026 Winners
Grand Champion Angler: Nathaniel Linville, Guide: Ian Slater • 9 permit, 459 points
Largest Permit Angler: David Mangum, Guide: Greg Dini • 76cm
1st Runner Up Angler: David Mangum, Guide: Greg Dini • 4 permit, 258 points
2nd Runner Up Angler: Justin Sexton, Guide: Chandler Williams • 3 permit, 204 points
Check out the silent auction set to start on March 9th and ending on March 12th.
This year’s categories include: Art, Gear, Travel, Charters, Rods, Reels, Gift Certificates, and more!
2026 March Merkin
March 9-12, 2026 at Oceans Edge Resort & Marina. Congratulations to the 2026 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 12th 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 2027 Dates
Coming Soon
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!
