Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament
For 22 years the anglers and sponsors of the Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament have helped support the adventures of over 70 young people through the Gene Doyle Adventure Scholarships. Along the way we have had great fun and taken a lot of young people fishing with us. In 2005 we were interrupted by Hurricane Wilma and this year by COVID-19. But fishing is too important to all of us to let the virus knock us off of the water. The Gene Doyle Tournament Committee and the Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation want to say Thank You for your many years of support so the 23rd Tournament has no entry fee and will be unique as we all look for safe ways to do what we love. Here’s how you can participate.
The 23rd Annual Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament will be a VIRTUAL, no entry fee tournament. October 1-20, 2020. |
The 24th Annual Gene Doyle Backcountry Catch & Release Fishing Tournament scheduled for April 16, 17 & 18, 2021. |
Navigating the Tournament Information
Below you will find buttons to click to navigate to each of the pages with information about the fishing tournament.
Tournament Overview
Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament dates: 2020 dates tbd…
Format
Find out how the tournament is organized and scored.
Rules
A list of the official rules for the tournament can be found here…
Divisions
Adult, youth, guided, or solo. Take a look at the tournament divisions…
Awards
The Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament offers 25 fun and interesting Awards…
Sponsors
Take a look at all the sponsors who make the tournament possible…
Registration
Each angler must complete a form and agree to the terms…
Launch Sites
Take a look at the 4 official launch sites…
Volunteering
Volunteer participation makes the fishing tournament a success…
Sponsorship
Make the Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament possible, become a sponsor…
Costs
Register, then easily pay tournament fees using PayPal or your credit card…
Results
View results and winners for the 2019 annual Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament…
Contact Us
Fill out the form to send us an email or you can call one of the numbers provided…
Tournament Overview
Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament dates: May 1-3, 2020…
Format
Find out how the tournament is organized and scored.
Rules
A list of the official rules for the tournament can be found here…
Divisions
Adult, youth, guided, or open. Take a look at the tournament divisions…
Awards
The Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament offers 25 fun and interesting Awards…
Sponsors
Take a look at all the sponsors who make the tournament possible…
Registration
Each angler must complete a form and agree to the terms…
Scoring App
Anglers photos and catch uploaded, including stats, into the app…
Volunteering
Volunteer participation makes the fishing tournament a success…
Sponsorship
Make the Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament possible, become a sponsor…
Costs
Register, then easily pay tournament fees using PayPal or your credit card…
Results
View results and winners for the 2019 annual Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament…
Contact Us
Fill out the form to send us an email or you can call one of the numbers provided…
Documents and Contact
Fishing Tournament Co-Chairs
Mary Payne (239)398-5219
Rebecca Vaccariello (518)461-4050
Fishing Tournament
The 23rd Annual Gene Doyle Backcountry Release Fishing Tournament scheduled for May 1, 2 & 3, 2020 has been canceled based on CDC and local government guidance. Please check back for rescheduling information.
Friday, May 1, 2020
7 pm – Anglers\’ and Captains\’ Meetings and Kickoff Party @ Sunshine Ace Hardware – downtown Store
Saturday, May 2, 2020
7 am – 2:30 pm – Fishing Day 1 from respective launch sites
Sunday, May 3, 2020
7 am – 2:30 pm – Fishing Day 2 from respective launch sites
6pm – Awards Banquet @ Naples Sailing & Yacht Club, 896 River Point Dr., Naples
Adventure Scholarship
Application Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2020
Finalist Interviews: Thursday, April 23, 2020
Winners Announced: Friday, April 24, 2020
Tournament Co-Chairs
Application Deadline: February 19, 2019
Finalist Interviews: March 7, 2019
Winners Announced: March 7, 2019