2011 Derby Location Information
The 2011 Middle Keys Lionfish Derby is being held on the beautiful island of Long Key, Florida and has been made possible by sponsorship from the City of Layton, which is centrally located on Long Key at mile marker 68.
Both the Captains Meeting and the Derby Festivities will be held at Fiesta Key Resort at mile marker 70. Fiesta Key Resort, formerly the KOA campground, offers campgrounds, RV spots, standard hotel rooms, and rooms with a kitchen. Additionally they have a well-kept boat ramp and marina, a swimming pool, and a restaurant with a full bar.
How do participants get out on the water to collect lionfish?!?!?
To collect lionfish on derby day, participants are welcome to use their own personal boats, rental boats, go diving with a charter, or dive from shore. All lionfish must be collected from FL Keys waters! For official derby rules, click here.
Recommended Accomodations:
Fiesta Key Resort- (305) 554-0172. Special Derby Rates: $30 for tent site, $65 for R.V. site, $85 for standard room, $100 for room w/kitchen
Lime Tree Bay Resort- (305) 664-4740. Offering 25% off regular rates for derby participants.
Dont have a boat or don't want to hassle with trailering? No Problem! Rent a boat from Pier 68 or go diving with Key Dives!!!!
Pier 68 Watersports- (305) 664-2233 (right next to Lime Tree Bay Resort). Offering 20% off of all boat rentals for derby participants.
Key Dives- (305) 664-2211 (in Islamorada). Offering $10 off for all derby participants.