Part Fishing Tournament – Part Rubber Duck Race
100% Benefiting Our Next Generation of Anglers!
Proceeds of the Lucky Duck will go to local youth scholarships for the 2025 Chapman’s School of Seamanship Safe Boater Program and will build the financial base to launch student-led Youth Fishing Clubs across the Treasure Coast, giving kids safe affordable access to the water and the skills they need to thrive in our unique coastal community.
This is a friendly tournament designed to promote fishing across the Treasure Coast. Offshore, Inshore, and Freshwater divisions. $60 per angler early registration ($75 after June 21st), unlimited team size.
🎣 Entry
Entry Fee: $60 per angler ($75 after June 21st)
All entries include:
– The great feeling of supporting local youth anglers and boaters!
– Angler Swag Bag with tournament-logo gear and sponsor gifts
– Entry to the Captain’s Meeting & Awards Party at Conchy Joe’s Seafood, Jensen Beach
– Trophies for Largest of each eligible species
– Special Trophies:
📋 General Info
– Florida Fishing License: Required unless fishing on a licensed charter (check with captain)
– Anglers: No limit per team, but all must be registered by the end of the Captain’s Meeting (June 27th)
📝 Registration
Register here
Or by phone: 772-202-2726
🧭 Captain’s Meeting
Date: Friday, June 27th
Time: 6:00 PM (Check-in from 4:00–5:30 PM)
Location: Old Florida Room at Conchy Joe’s
Requirement: At least one team member must attend (all anglers encouraged). Each angler is responsible for knowing all rules, including last-minute changes announced at the meeting.
🕓 Tournament Day: Saturday, June 28th
Lines In: 7:00 AM -bait fishing is allowed until 6:30am
Lines Out: 2:00 PM
Fishing Area: Florida Waters
Weigh-In:
– 1:00–3:00 PM at Conchy Joe’s South Dock
– Fish may arrive by boat or land
🏆 Scoring
Release Points:
– Sailfish: 100 points per live bait release, 200 per dead bait release
Eligible Species: Dolphin, Tuna, Wahoo, Kingfish, Snapper and Trigger
Aggregate Points:
Total weight, with priority given to most species
Scoring Notes:
-One fish, per angler, per species (excluding sailfish)considered for aggregate points.
– All fish must be caught on rod & reel (no electric reels). Kites, wire lines, down riggers and planers are allowed. Live bait, dead bait and artificial baits are permitted. No live chumming allowed. No restrictions on line test.
-All natural bait must use a circle hook
– All fish weighed must meet Florida Regulations. No billfish will be weighed.
– Hook and Hand: Teams are permitted to pass the rod on a hooked fish without limitations, the angler who lands the fish will be considered the official angler for scoring purposes.
– Captains are encouraged to text catch/release photos (with angler name & identifier) for live scoring
– Sailfish releases must be video recorded with a time/date stamp and include the angler, species, identifier, and release.
– Catch Cards, must be signed by the angler and weighmaster and submitted to the MIATC Weigh Station by 3:00 PM (photo and video evidence must be submitted to weighmaster)
– It is the angler’s responsibility to submit cards on time
– In the event of a tie, the first boat to submit catch card will be declared the winner
– All boats must follow Florida recreational bag limits — visit www.myfwc.com for current regulations
– Note: Sailfish are their own category, but will be considered when awarding Top Jr. Angler, final decision made by tournament committee
📸 Photo & Video Release
By entering, participants grant The Lucky Duck and affiliates the right to use submitted or captured photos/videos for marketing, advertising, and other purposes in perpetuity, worldwide.
🚨 Conduct & Disqualifications
– Weather: The decision to fish is solely the angler’s choice. All anglers fish at their own discretion and risk.
– Entry Fees are non-refundable.
– The Tournament Committee may refuse entry to anyone at its discretion
– Cheating will not be tolerated
– Protests must be submitted by 5:00 PM on tournament day
– Verbal/physical abuse, threats, or public disparagement (including online/social media) may result in immediate disqualification from this and future tournaments, with no refund
– The Tournament Committee’s decisions are final
📅 Event Schedule
Friday, June 27th – Captain’s Meeting
Location: Old Florida Room at Conchy Joe’s
– 4:00–5:30 PM: Angler Check-In
– 6:00 PM: Captain’s Meeting
Saturday, June 28th – Tournament Day
– 7:00 AM: Lines In
– 2:00 PM: Lines Out
– 1:00–3:00 PM: Weigh-In
– 3:00–4:00 PM: Rubber Duck Race
– 5:00 PM: Awards Ceremony
📲 Contact Information
Tournament Phone: 772-202-2726
Tournament Email: LuckyDuck@MIATC.com
Conchy Joe’s Seafood
3945 NE Indian River Dr.
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
For Reservations: 772-334-1131
Conchy Joe’s offers cook-your-catch plates at $18.99 per 8 ounces and includes one side, large platters also available. Please clean fish thoroughly before sending it to the kitchen.
🎣 Entry
Entry Fee: $60 per angler ($75 after June 21st)
All entries include:
– The great feeling of supporting local youth anglers and boaters!
– Angler Swag Bag with tournament-logo gear and sponsor gifts
– Entry to the Captain’s Meeting & Awards Party at Conchy Joe’s Seafood, Jensen Beach
– Trophies for Largest of each eligible species
– Special Trophies:
📋 General Info
– Florida Fishing License: Required unless fishing on a licensed charter (check with captain)
– Anglers: No limit per team, but all must be registered by the end of the Captain’s Meeting (June 27th)
-Anglers may fish from shore
📝 Registration
Register here
Or by phone: 772-202-2726
🧭 Captain’s Meeting
Date: Friday, June 27th
Time: 6:00 PM (Check-in from 4:00–5:30 PM)
Location: Old Florida Room at Conchy Joe’s
Requirement: At least one team member must attend (all anglers encouraged). Each angler is responsible for knowing all rules, including last-minute changes announced at the meeting.
🕓 Tournament Day: Saturday, June 28th
Lines In: 7:00 AM -bait fishing is allowed until 6:30am
Lines Out: 2:00 PM
Fishing Area: North side of Sebastian Inlet to south side of Jupiter Inlet
Weigh-In:
– 1:00–3:00 PM at Conchy Joe’s South Dock
– Fish may arrive by boat or land
🏆 Scoring
Release Points:
– Tarpon: 100 points per release
Aggregate Points:
– Snook: 1 point per inch (rounded down to the smallest inch)
– Redfish/Trout: 2 points per inch
– Tripletail, Snapper, Drum, Sheepshead: 2 points per pound
Scoring Notes:
-One fish, per angler, per species (excluding tarpon)considered for aggregate points.
– All fish weighed must meet Florida regulations.
– Captains are encouraged to text catch/release photos (with angler name & identifier) for live scoring
– Tarpon releases must be video recorded with a time/date stamp and include the angler, species, identifier, and release.
-”Per Inch” releases must be clearly photographed head to tail and include a clearly marked measuring device and identifier.
– Catch Cards, must be signed by the angler and weighmaster and submitted to the MIATC Weigh Station by 3:00 PM (photo and video evidence must be submitted to weighmaster)
– It is the angler’s responsibility to submit cards on time
– In the event of a tie, the first boat to submit catch card will be declared the winner
– All boats must follow Florida recreational bag limits — visit www.myfwc.com for current regulations
– Note: Tarpon are their own category, but will be considered when awarding Top Jr. Angler, final decision made by tournament committee.
📸 Photo & Video Release
By entering, participants grant The Lucky Duck and affiliates the right to use submitted or captured photos/videos for marketing, advertising, and other purposes in perpetuity, worldwide.
🚨 Conduct & Disqualifications
– Weather: The decision to fish is solely the angler’s choice. All anglers fish at their own discretion and risk.
– Entry Fees are non-refundable.
– The Tournament Committee may refuse entry to anyone at its discretion
– Cheating will not be tolerated
– Protests must be submitted by 5:00 PM on tournament day
– Verbal/physical abuse, threats, or public disparagement (including online/social media) may result in immediate disqualification from this and future tournaments, with no refund
– The Tournament Committee’s decisions are final
📅 Event Schedule
Friday, June 27th – Captain’s Meeting
Location: Old Florida Room at Conchy Joe’s
– 4:00–5:30 PM: Angler Check-In
– 6:00 PM: Captain’s Meeting
Saturday, June 28th – Tournament Day
– 7:00 AM: Lines In
– 2:00 PM: Lines Out
– 1:00–3:00 PM: Weigh-In
– 3:00–4:00 PM: Rubber Duck Race
– 5:00 PM: Awards Ceremony
📲Contact Information
Tournament Phone: 772-202-2726
Tournament Email: LuckyDuck@MIATC.com
Conchy Joe’s Seafood
3945 NE Indian River Dr.
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
For Reservations: 772-334-1131
Conchy Joe’s offers cook-your-catch plates at $18.99 per 8 ounces and includes one side, large platters also available. Please clean fish thoroughly before sending it to the kitchen.
🎣 Entry
Entry Fee: $60 per angler ($75 after June 21st)
All entries include:
– The great feeling of supporting local youth anglers and boaters!
– Angler Swag Bag with tournament-logo gear and sponsor gifts
– Entry to the Captain’s Meeting & Awards Party at Conchy Joe’s Seafood, Jensen Beach
– Trophies for Largest Bass -length of 3 best fish
Top Youth Angler (10 &Under)
Top Jr. Angler (11–17) Wins a Chapman Safe Boater Scholarship
Top Angler
📋 General Info
– Florida Fishing License: Required unless 15 or younger
– Anglers: No limit per team, but all must be registered by the end of the Captain’s Meeting (June 27th)
📝 Registration
Register here
Or by phone: 772-202-2726
🧭 Captain’s Meeting
Date: Friday, June 27th
Time: 6:00 PM (Check-in from 4:00–5:30 PM)
Location: Old Florida Room at Conchy Joe’s
Requirement: At least one team member must attend (all anglers encouraged). Each angler is responsible for knowing all rules, including last-minute changes announced at the meeting.
🕓 Tournament Day: Saturday, June 28th
Lines In: 7:00 AM
Lines Out: 2:00 PM
Weigh-In:
– 1:00–3:00 PM at Conchy Joe’s South Dock
– Photos of each official catch must be shown to and approved by weighmaster
🏆 Scoring
– 1 point per inch (rounded down to the nearest full inch)
– Up to three fish per angler may be submitted for scoring
– Longest combined length wins
– Anglers are encouraged to text catch/release photos (with angler name & identifier) for live scoring
-”Per Inch” releases must be clearly photographed head to tail and include a clearly marked measuring device and identifier.
– Catch Cards, must be signed by the angler and weighmaster and submitted to the MIATC Weigh Station by 3:00 PM (photo evidence must be submitted to weighmaster)
– It is the angler’s responsibility to submit cards on time
– In the event of a tie, the longest single fish will determine winner
📸 Photo & Video Release
By entering, participants grant The Lucky Duck and affiliates the right to use submitted or captured photos/videos for marketing, advertising, and other purposes in perpetuity, worldwide.
🚨 Conduct & Disqualifications
– Weather: The decision to fish is solely the angler’s choice. All anglers fish at their own discretion and risk.
– Entry Fees are non-refundable.
– The Tournament Committee may refuse entry to anyone at its discretion
– Cheating will not be tolerated
– Protests must be submitted by 5:00 PM on tournament day
– Verbal/physical abuse, threats, or public disparagement (including online/social media) may result in immediate disqualification from this and future tournaments, with no refund
– The Tournament Committee’s decisions are final
📅 Event Schedule
Friday, June 27th – Captain’s Meeting
Location: Old Florida Room at Conchy Joe’s
– 4:00–5:30 PM: Angler Check-In
– 6:00 PM: Captain’s Meeting
Saturday, June 28th – Tournament Day
– 7:00 AM: Lines In
– 2:00 PM: Lines Out
– 1:00–3:00 PM: Weigh-In
– 3:00–4:00 PM: Rubber Duck Race
– 5:00 PM: Awards Ceremony
📲Contact Information
Tournament Phone: 772-202-2726
Tournament Email: LuckyDuck@MIATC.com
Conchy Joe’s Seafood
3945 NE Indian River Dr.
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
For Reservations: 772-334-1131
Sponsor a Duck and watch it race to the finish! Multiple winners and two guaranteed ‘Lucky Duck’ scholarship recipients.
Location: Indian River at Conchy Joe’s, Jensen Beach
Date & Time: June 28, 2025 – Duck Race begins promptly at 3:00pm
1. Duck Entries
Each rubber duck is numbered and corresponds to an official entry.
Ducks are launched simultaneously from a designated Sea Tow boat team.
Any Individual may have as many ducks in the race as they like. Scholarship Ducks are limited to one per student, an official application must be submitted.
2. Race Course
The course is a predetermined path over open water, monitored for safety.
Buoys and floating barriers will be used to help guide the ducks and contain the course.
Start and finish lines will be clearly marked and monitored by event staff and volunteers.
3. Duck Movement
Ducks move solely by natural water currents and wind—no paddling, pushing, or external influence allowed.
Any duck found to be tampered with (excluding designs made with permanent paint or markers) will be disqualified.
No designs allowed on the base of the Ducks, this area is reserved for official race number.
Event officials reserve the right to retrieve or reposition ducks if they get stuck or drift dangerously.
4. Winning Criteria
The first duck to cross the finish line will be declared the winner, additional prizes will be awarded to runners-up.
In case of a tie, a random draw between the tied ducks will determine the winner.
5. Scholarship Winner
Each Scholarship category will have a winning duck based on the first duck to cross the finish line.
In case of a tie, a random draw between the tied ducks will determine the winner.
6. Prizes
Prize winners do not need to be present to win.
Winners will be contacted using the information provided at registration.
Prizes must be claimed within 15 days of the event.
7. Safety & Environmental Considerations
All ducks will be retrieved after the race by volunteers and safety boats.
All entries are a donation, this is a symbolic race to benefit a charitable cause.
Event organizers are committed to leaving the environment cleaner than we found it.
8. Weather & Cancellation Policy
The race will proceed rain or shine unless severe weather or unsafe conditions arise.
In the event of cancellation, the race may be rescheduled or conducted as a virtual drawing.
9. Disclaimers
This is a charitable fundraiser. All entries are non-refundable.
The race is a game of chance; duck performance is influenced entirely by natural conditions.
All decisions by race officials are final.
6+ Youth Scholarships Available:
3 Lucky Duck Scholarships & 3 Top Jr. Angler Scholarships
MIATC was chartered in 1974 as a nonprofit marine trade association composed of members in and around the Treasure Coast. Our purpose is to promote, protect and grow marine businesses.
