About Stuart Sailfish Club

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 Community / Camaraderie / Competition / Conservation

The year is 1941 and Stuart Florida experiences the largest sailfish run in Florida’s history! Early club records show an excess of 5,000 sailfish were caught during the peak season with many boats catching over 20 in a day.  

Fortunately the local charter captains recognized Sailfish were worth a great deal more as a living resource than they were dead on the dock.  Led by Captains like Curt Whiticar the club organized a conservation initiative based on rewarding anglers for releasing Sailfish. The club later designed a yellow gold and enamel release pin to be awarded to anglers releasing sailfish. The famous Red Release Pennant soon followed and thus began the club’s promotion of conservation policies in earnest. 

The Stuart Sailfish Club maintains these same strong core values today. From the novice fisherman to the world traveled professional sportfishing teams the SSC has something for everyone.

We invite you to come out to meet our members, mingle with local crews and share stories. Experience the strong spirit of Community, Camaraderie and Competition All based on Conservation!

The Stuart Sailfish Club Headquarters includes a fabulous Tiki Venue where we gather for Tournaments and events celebrating our amazing Community