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SUMMARY:Apex 2026 Memorial Day Lionfish Derby
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\n\nApex Predator Open (2 Day Derby)\n\nPrice:$40\nPrice increases after March 6\, 2026 at 11:59pm EST \nOpen to ages 12+.\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApex Predator Mini Derby (Half Day Derby)\n\nPrice:$75\n\n30 spots left. Price increases after March 6\, 2026 at 11:59pm EST \nOpen to ages 12+.\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApex Predator Open & Mini Derby\n\nPrice:$100\n\n30 spots left. Price increases after March 6\, 2026 at 11:59am EST \nOpen to ages 12+.\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nPlace\n101 N Riverside Drive\n#101\nPompano Beach\, FL US 33062\n\n\n\n\nChallenge Coin and Dive Bag\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\nApex Predator Lionfish Derby – 2026\nThe Hunt Expands. The Mission Continues. \nThe Apex Predator Lionfish Derby returns in May 2026 with an expanded format that opens participation to personal boats\, and multiple dive outfitters as well as expanded hunt areas. This two-day conservation-focused tournament brings together the dive community to combat one of the greatest threats to Florida’s reefs — invasive lionfish. \n  \nEvent Dates & Times\n  \nApex Predator Open (Two Day Derby): \nTournament Start: Saturday\, May 29\, 2026 – 7:00AM \nTournament End: Sunday\, May 30\, 2026 – 4:00 PM \nAwards: Sunday\, May 30\, 2026 – 5:00 PM \n  \nThe Mini (Single Dive Derby): \nTournament Start: Saturday\, May 29\, 2026 – 8:00AM \nTournament End: Saturday\, May 29\, 2026 – 1:30 PM \nAwards: Saturday\, May 30\, 2026 – 1:00 PM \n  \nTournament Format\n  \nApex Predator Open (2 Day Derby) \nThe Main Apex Predator Lionfish Derby runs both Saturday and Sunday and is open to: \n•         Personal boats \n•         Divers using their own selected dive outfitters \nDivers will compete in teams of two to remove as many lionfish as possible. Each participant will receive a commemorative Apex Predator challenge coin as well as a large mesh dive bag. Participants may hunt anytime between daylight Saturday morning and 4:00 PM Sunday\, submitting fish for official measure and count on Sunday. Hunters may hunt anywhere in Florida but all fish must be presented during the official count and measure ceremony on Sunday May 30th for the fish to count. \n  \nMini Derby – South Florida Diving Headquarters \nIn addition to the main derby\, a Mini Derby will be hosted at South Florida Diving Headquarters. Participants will board a chartered dive boat and head out to designated dive sites to hunt. Divers will compete in teams of two to remove as many lionfish as possible during a two tank dive. Each participant will receive a commemorative Apex Predator challenge coin as well as a large mesh dive bag. \n•         Single-boat\, single-dive tournament (Saturday Morning) \n•         Participation limited to divers on the chartered boat \n•         Mini Derby awards at approximately 1:30 PM Saturday \n•         All fish caught during the Mini derby will be counted toward the Apex Predator Open Derby totals if the participant has registered for both derbies. \n  \nPacket Pickup & Check-In\nAll participants for the Apex Predator Open must attend packet pickup and check-in on Saturday morning in Pompano Beach. \nThis applies to both Main Derby and Mini Derby participants. \n  \nAwards & Scoring\nApex Predator Open Awards \nMain Derby awards will be presented Sunday at 5:00 PM following the official close of the tournament. Fish will be turned in in Pompano Beach. \nCategories: \n1.      Most Lionfish Caught: $300 cash prize \n2.      Largest Lionfish: $200 cash prize \n3.      Smallest Lionfish: $100 cash prize \n  \n  \nMini Derby Awards \nMini Derby awards will be presented Saturday at 1:30 PM following completion of the single dive. \nThis derby will happen on a chartered boat with South Florida Diving Headquarters. Your Registration includes entry on the boat but participants must provide their own dive gear. \nCategories: \n1.      Most Lionfish Caught: $150 cash prize \n2.      Largest Lionfish: $100 cash prize \n3.      Smallest Lionfish: $50 cash prize \n  \n  \nFinal Notes \n• Tournament rules\, safety requirements\, and scoring details will be provided prior to the event \n• All participants must complete packet pickup and check-in to be eligible for awards \n• Conservation\, safety\, and sportsmanship are core expectations of the Apex Predator series \n  \nJoin us and help protect Florida’s reefs while competing in the 2026 Apex Predator Lionfish Derby. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRace Contact Info\n\n\nIf you have any questions about this race\, click the button below. \nQuestions?
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/apex-2026-memorial-day-lionfish-derby/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event
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