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Fish the Big Dog Fat Cat KDW Shootout!

BDFC is the fastest growing KDW Tournament in Palm Beach County since 2010, for the benefit of two outstanding local animal organizations.

June 20th & 21st, 2025 at Sailfish Marina

Multiple brackets

Creative prize structure with over $50k in cash and prizes

World-class facility

Finest marina in Palm Beach County

Thousands of Attendees

Over the last 7 years – more than 200 boats each year

Best Value

First-class Captain’s Meeting & Awards dinner included

Grand Prize $12,500 in cash and product!

With seven additional prize brackets, for a total of 37 winners. And that’s just for fishing! Between the raffle and silent auction, there’s even more prizes to be found.

Schedule for Tournament

A more thorough schedule can be found here.


2025/06/03
Before the Tournament

Pre-Party at Sailfish Marina

2025/06/20
Friday

Captain’s Meeting, Auction, and Sponsor Party

2025/06/21
Saturday

Fishing, Awards Dinner & Party, Auction and Raffle

Fish for a reason, not just the season

Enjoy a day on the water to help our furry friends.

A Second Chance

With 3.7 million dogs and cats euthanized in our nation’s shelters each year, A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens rescue is fighting to save surrendered and abandoned pets in our local community. Everyone deserves a second chance and we’re proud to donate to such a noble cause.

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Sailfish Marina Resort


Home of the Big Dog Fat Cat KDW Shootout

This event is not run out of a park or a parking lot. Run out of Sailfish Marina, there is no finer facility in Palm Beach County. There’s direct access to fuel, a bar, a marina store, dining, dockage, and lodging. Fish the Tournament and stay for the weekend… or stay for a week!

Fishing the Tournament is Easy

The early bird gets the worm and for you that means a reduced entry fee for early sign-up!

Through June 16th

$200
  • Includes:

  • 1 Boat’s Entry

  • Captain’s Meeting

  • Awards Dinner

Sign Up!

Through June 20th

$250
  • Includes:

  • 1 Boat’s Entry

  • Captain’s Meeting

  • Awards Dinner

Sign up!

Extra Brackets

$100-200/bracket
  • Choose from four additional tournaments:

  • Heaviest KDW Big Fish, Winner Take All

  • Heaviest KDW Split

  • Heaviest 4 Kingfish SKA

  • Five-fish Aggregate Weight

Register now!

Still Have Some Questions Left?
Call us at 561-315-3722