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The Great Calusa Blueway · 23rd Annual Kayak Slam TournamentMatlacha, Florida

Calusa Blueway

2026Kayak Slam

Kayak fishing tournament · 23rd annual

Saturday, November 14 · Safe light – 3 PMWeigh-in 12 – 3 PM

We’re bringing back the Calusa Blueway Kayak Fishing Tournament, the longest-running kayak tournament in Lee County, relaunched with a stronger focus on community, conservation and workforce development.

The Great Calusa Blueway · 23rd Annual Kayak Slam Tournament

Prizes

  • 1st$1,500
  • 2nd$1,000
  • 3rd$500

Plus raffle prizes

Registration

  • $75 per adult angler
  • $50 per youth angler
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Nov14

Saturday · Safe light – 3 PM

Calusa Blueway 2026 Kayak Slam

The day after our Grand Opening. The Calusa Blueway Kayak Fishing Tournament returns: The Great Calusa Blueway 23rd Annual Kayak Slam, the longest-running kayak tournament in Lee County, relaunched with a stronger focus on community, conservation and workforce development. Safe light to 3 PM; weigh-in 12 to 3 PM. Registration: $75 per adult angler, $50 per youth angler. Prizes: 1st $1,500, 2nd $1,000, 3rd $500, plus raffle prizes. Details and registration: https://www.calusabluewaytournament.com