Nestled in the fishing capital of the world, the IFC offers novice and expert fishermen alike a place to experience camaraderie like no other. 

If you like fishing and care about the future of our fisheries and environment, you are bound to meet like-minded people from all walks of life brought together by their passion for fishing and conservation at the Islamorada Fishing Club.

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Dear Members,

As we ring in the New Year I want everyone to remember that this is an exciting and historic year for the Islamorada Fishing Club. This year, 2025 will be the year we move into a new club house and celebrate our 75th anniversary.

We have many members that have enjoyed and helped create our long history for many years that have expressed their excitement for the future of our dear club. Although my time here is brief in comparison, the stories I’ve been told over those years have left an indelible mark with me.

With each passing day we get closer to the finish line of construction and with that comes great joy knowing that we are setting the course for the generations who await, who will enjoy the Islamorada Fishing Club as we have, and create their own stories to be told.

Please remember that we still have some open lifetime memberships available. Not only does this eliminate future dues & minimums for you, but also an immediate family member whom you designate, for an additional fee. This will ensure that your legacy and all the great stories of the past will continue.

Sincerely,

Vinnie Feola
General Manager
Islamorada Fishing Club

Dear IFC Members,

If you have not been by lately to our new club house site, please know that we are progressing steadily towards completion. The roof on the third level is on, interior framing is nearing completion, our kitchen equipment is on the way, exterior stucco and interior drywall are starting up, we are getting closer.

With that said, like any project in the Keys, we have experienced some cost overruns. The majority of these are related to building, zoning, permitting in the Village. Only a couple changes were made to the original conceptual drawings by the construction team to better use the space. Therefore, we will have a shortfall in funding, and we will need the continued support of the membership to get to the finish line. We have announced sponsorship opportunities that would put your name, your business name, or a family member name on a particular piece of our facility. We do have a brochure that was distributed to the membership detailing these opportunities and we would be happy to discuss these in more detail with those who are interested in leaving a lifelong legacy.

Additionally, we will be announcing soon a series of special dinner events geared towards raising funds for our project. These will consist of an exclusive evening of special courses paired with wine with an intimate grouping of members. We anticipate having to schedule a few of these opportunities and would expect these gatherings to build our construction fund. There will be a minimum expectation to attend, and those details will be conveyed once they are finalized. Please be on the lookout for more to come.

Please continue to keep IFC top of mind for your dining experiences. Even though we are in "season", it is paramount that we continue to patronize our Club whenever possible. Our lunch at the outside bar, or even inside, with the best Bloody Mary’s and great food is hard to beat. And we all know that our diner menu and drinks are among the best in town.

Reservations are easy to make and knowing you will be surrounded by friends and a team that knows your name makes all the difference in the world.

See you at the Club.

Sincerely,

Joe Roth,
President IFC Board