Bridge-to-Bridge Bay Slam – Catch-and-Release Fishing Tournament
May 16 @ 7:00 am - May 17 @ 5:00 pm
Join Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources for the Bridge-to-Bridge Bay Slam, a catch-and-release fishing tournament exclusively for non-motorized vessels. Anglers will compete to catch red drum, spotted seatrout, and snook, with scoring based on the combined length of all three species. The tournament promotes sustainable fishing practices through a catch, measure, photo, and release format. Winners will be announced at 4:00 PM on the day of the event.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 18, 2025
🕖 Time: Fishing begins at 7:00 AM
📍 Location: Sarasota Bay (from Coon Key Bridge and Ringling Causeway to Blackburn Point Bridge)
🏁 Pre-Tournament Meeting: Friday, May 17, 6:00–7:00 PM at Phillippi Estate Park Pavilion, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
💵 Entry Fee: $45 per angler
🎣 Divisions:
Small Fry (ages 9 and under)
Junior (ages 10–17)
Open (ages 18 and up)
📝 Registration Deadline: Friday, May 17, by 5:00 PM (No on-site registration)
📞 Contact: Call 311 (within Sarasota County) or 941-861-5000 (outside the county)
