Florida Keys Marina | Fishing Reports, Tournaments

Roofers Return! May 21, 2013

Hawks Cay Resort and Marina hosted the 34th Annual RCASF Tournament May 17-19, 2013. What a great way to reunite with old friends and to meet new ones. From the opening reception Friday through the fishing tournament and dinner/auction Saturday and on to the awards banquet brunch Sunday, the weather was beautiful, the fish were bountiful and as they say, a good time was had by all! We thank the RCASF for sharing this event which benefits Make a Wish and the IGFA Junior Anglers program with us.

Summer Savings Special May 16, 2013

You want to Stay Longer and Play Longer. We want you to Save More. Isn’t it great when a plan comes together? Book a stay of 3 or more nights in our Main Marina, and receive a 15% discount off our published Daily or Weekly rate. This offer applies to Main Marina stays between May 16, 2013 and July 22, 2013, excluding July 3-6. Ask for the Summer Savings Special.

Have a Memorable Memorial Weekend May 15, 2013

Been dreaming of spending a holiday weekend at the best Resort Marina in the Middle Florida Keys but thought you had missed your chance? Here's your lucky break. Hawks Cay Marina still has a few coveted slips left for Memorial Weekend. Contact us soon to reserve a weekend of doing as much or as little as you want from experiencing our Dolphin Interactive Programs, our over under and on the water sports to simply lolling poolside or indulging in a special treatment at Calm Waters Spa. Make it a weekend of memories!

ECA 2013 May 12, 2013

Once again, Hawks Cay Resort and Marina had the privilege of hosting the annual ECA Dolphin and Wahoo Fishing Fundraiser. Weather and sea conditions were perfect and anglers had a fun and productive day on the water. It's always great to welcome this event with captains and anglers who are many-year friends along with a new crop of fishing enthusiasts each year. Huge thanks to ECA for letting us be a part of their event-See everyone in 2014!

More Yacht Clubs! May 12, 2013

May continues to bring us spring Yacht Club visits, one of our favorite things! We hosted the Grand Harbor Yacht Club, all of whom extended their stay to a week taking advantage of both the weekly rate and 7 Double Duck Days gleaning each boat a night at half price and a second Duck Card already well on its way to completion! (If you don't understand this, you need to check out our specials banner and start getting YOUR Ducks in a row) Gulf Harbor Yacht Club is with us now enjoying a 3 night stop over-what a great way for Hawks Cay Marina's staff to see old friends and meet new ones! Thanks to all our clubs and individual boaters for including us in your sea-travels.

Destiny Flies Her Colors April 29, 2013

As with all our longterm boaters, we were sad to say Farewell to the Destiny and her crew when she departed this week. We wish them well on the rest of this year's sails, and we will keep an eye to the sea for a happy return in the future.

Naples Sailing and Yacht Club Visits Hawks Cay Marina April 29, 2013

We welcomed Naples Sailing and Yacht Club members to our Resort Marina this past week, the next to last of many groups to boat in to Hawks Cay in April of 2013. Club members had Docktails at the Marina, christened several club boats, indulged in treatments at Calm Waters Spa, dined at the Beach Grill, Ocean and Alma and enjoyed lounging by our beautiful pools. We look forward to their next visit!

Gemaire Part Deux April 22, 2013

From sunrise preparations to after charter socializing, Gemaire's second tournament leg came up a little short on Mahi Mahi, but they sure out did themselves in the "other than Mahi-Mahi division". Check out the 62.9 pound Kingfish caught and the large Cobias that added to the fun on April 20th. We can't wait to see what 2014 will bring!

Double Your Fun at Hawks Cay Marina April 22, 2013

Since we are in the middle of Double Duck Days, why not host double yacht clubs? Hawks Cay Marina was delighted to have both Jonathon's Landing Yacht Club and Naples Yacht Club with us last week. Both Clubs enjoyed all our Resort has to offer and we look forward to seeing them again in the future. Has your club called to book a stay at the best Resort Marina in the Middle Florida Keys?

Tarpon are here, Wish you were too? April 22, 2013

There’s more than one way to enjoy the Spring Tarpon Migration at Hawks Cay Marina. You can thrill to a one-on-one battle with the Mighty Silver King aboard one of our world class charter boats. Try an Evening Live Bait Tarpon Charter for sunset on the water and a chance at one of the true prizes of the angling world. You’ll be proud to release your worthy opponent and sit back to wait for the next bite. If you want a slightly less athletic encounter, drop by the Dockside Store to purchase some Tarpon food and take the family out to feed the Tarpon that call our Marina home. This time of year, you’ll find some migratory big boys joining the resident Tarpon that stay with us year round.

Princess Yachts Adds a Festive Glow April 14, 2013

If you weren't strolling the docks at Hawks Cay Marina or enjoying some delicious premium ice cream at Emack & Bolios Saturday night, you missed something special from the beautifully lit Princess Yachts!

Gemaire Fishing Part I April 14, 2013

Saturday marked the return of our fishing friends from Gemaire for part one of a two weekend fishing tournament and fun event. Eight boats headed out morning and afternoon to accomodate all the enthusiastic anglers for the Reef and Offshore event, and 3 anglers tried their hand in the Backcountry. We can't wait until next Saturday when we do it all again!

Princess Yachts Getaway to Hawks Cay April 12, 2013

Welcome to Princess Yachts! The group is enjoying all Hawks Cay Resort and Marina has to offer this weekend from Cocktail Reception at our Beach Grill, to Water Activities with Sundance Watersports, to soothing delights at Calm Water Spa, to just relaxing in a beautiful tropical settng. A special thanks to Joy McPeters and Chris Cantwell for all their help with this group.

April Showers Bring...Double Ducks? April 10, 2013

Take advantage of Double Duck Days from April 15 to May 23, 2013. Bring in your repeat guest VIB (Very Important Boater) card or pick up your new card during check in, and get 2 Ducks punched for each night you stay with us on the Daily or Weekly rate between April 15 and May 23, 2013. Remember, your 10th Duck gets you a night in the Main Marina at 50% off the Daily rate!

Pelican Isle Yacht Club Stops Over at Hawks Cay April 10, 2013

We were delighted to host our friends from Pelican Isle Yacht Club for a one night stop over at Hawks Cay Marina the night of April 9. The group enjoyed dinner at Ocean and indulged in as much relaxation as they could fit into such a brief stay. We look forward to seeing them in the future!

Enticer's Return March 31, 2013

Classic Trumpy Enticer overnighted at Hawks Cay Marina recently, bringing a touch of elegance to our beautiful Resort Marina. This vintage yacht always delights our guests as she enters the marina and heads to her berth. We look forward to the next time Enticer graces our marina.

A Lotta Yacht March 31, 2013

Our pre-Easter week brought many repeat and new guests to Hawks Cay Marina where those onboard could enjoy all that our Destination Resort offers from the total relaxation of Calm Waters Spa to the thrill of Parasailing or Kite-boarding. Our full service Dive shop helps with all Scuba or Snuba needs, our Culinary staff offers a wide dining selection, and of course our Dockside Store has everything you need to enhance your stay, including an Emack & Bolios ice cream shop! We welcome all our boating friends from those on small cruisers to those aboard large yachts to those trailering boats in to make use of our small boat marina and double wide paved ramp.

Welcome Cape Coral Cruise Club March 22, 2013

Hawks Cay Marina welcomes Cape Coral Cruise Club for a 4 night stay. Club members are enjoying everything from charter fishing, spa treatments, or just hanging out at the pools to Chillin' and Grillin' at the marina grill area. What a great start to our Spring yacht club season!

They're Back! Quack! Get your VIB Duck Card March 7, 2013

By popular demand, Hawks Cay Marina offers a new and improved repeat guest "Duck Card" for our VIB'S. (Very Important Boaters)
Stay in our main marina and receive your very own Duck Card. Get a DUCK punched for each night you are here on a daily or weekly stay and work your way toward your 10th night at 50% off our daily rate. Watch our website for Double Duck Days when you can get 2 Ducks punched per night. The possibilities and Duck jokes are endless-do you feel like a Lucky Duck, wouldn't 50 % off be Just Ducky? It's time to get your Ducks in a Row!

Sunrise to Sunset March 5, 2013

From the start of our day until the last boat is in, we love welcoming transient and longterm boaters to Hawks Cay Marina! From the largest yachts to small vessels, from sailboats to express cruisers, boating friends are finding us to truly be the only key you will need!

Liberty Adds an Air of Class February 24, 2013

Trumpy Yacht Liberty docked at Hawks Cay Marina for three nights this past week bringing a touch of vintage elegance to our 60 acre destination resort. Marina and resort guests delighted at the chance to view the classic yacht while strolling the docks on their way to activities or to Tio's Cantina. We look forward to Liberty's next stop over at Hawks Cay.

Randall Reilly Does it Again! February 8, 2013

We were thrilled to host Randall Reilly for their 8th annual fishing adventure at Hawks Cay Marina! Beautiful weather and great sea conditions greeted some of our favorite anglers as they headed out to test their skills on the water yesterday. And today, they enjoyed the fruits of their labor with a Hook N Cook brunch. Nothing like eating the fish you caught yourself in Paradise!
We look forward to an even better event in 2014.

Sweetie Boat Special January 30, 2013

Does your boat have a sweetie? A favorite boat to share the cruising experience with? If your boat brings a Valentine Vessel to Hawks Cay Between February 10 and February 28, both boats can take 14% off of our Daily or Weekly Main Marina rate. This discount can be combined with our standard Boat/US, Marinalife or AGLCA discount. Now that’s a Sweet Valentine’s Deal!

Miami Boat Show Special January 29, 2013

Looking for the perfect place to pull in while cruising to or from the Miami Boat Show? Whether you are moving a boat for sale or looking for the best place to try out your cruising lifestyle in a newly purchased vessel, ask for our Boat Show Special and receive 15% off of a Main Marina Stay of 2 or more nights. This offer is applicable to Daily or Weekly Rate throughout the month of February 2013.

DON'T FORGET TO TAKE 13-BOOK BY JANUARY 31 January 23, 2013

Take advantage of one of the best specials ever at Hawks Cay Marina. You must confirm by January 31 to get this great rate for dates through December 23, 2013.
Make plans to cruise into Paradise at the best Resort Marina in the Middle Florida Keys between now and December 23, 2013 and receive a 13% discount off published Daily or Weekly Dockage rates in our Main Marina. To qualify, you must confirm your reservations with a deposit by January 31, 2013 and ask for the Take 13 Special. (This discount can be combined with our standard Boat/US, Marinalife, or AGLCA discounts for Daily or Weekly rates)

A Port in any Storm-or on a Perfect Day! January 11, 2013

It's been a bit breezy this week, and boaters passing by have used that as great excuse to duck in to Hawks Cay Marina. What could be better when you’re beating your way through the chop than stopping for some rejuvenation at our beautiful Resort Marina? You can head to Calm Waters Spa to indulge in a post-cruising massage, you can loll by our many pools, one of which caters to adults in a quite zone (aahh! perfection in a peaceful setting!) You can enjoy a wide variety of dining options from Tio's Cantina dockside to our Latin Cuisine Restaurant Alma. Or try the newest addition to our culinary family, Ocean, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. And by the time you have relaxed for a day or two, you’ll want to stay longer to partake in our many Water Sports or our Dolphin or Tennis programs. So give yourself a treat and cruise into the best port in choppy waves or smooth seas! Visit us at Hawks Cay Marina.

JANUARY FISHING REPORT BY MANAGING DIRECTOR, SHELDON SUGA January 2, 2013

Happy New Year, anglers! There’s no better way to kick off 2013 than to spend a day fishing in the Florida Keys.

Inshore, January is a great month to fish the waters of Florida Bay and the
Florida Keys backcountry. Both areas offer plenty of action and can provide comfortable fishing conditions if the brisk winds of January blow through the islands. In the Bay, it’s a great time to target snapper, cobia, grouper, kingfish, and Spanish mackerel. There’s always something biting, and you shouldn’t have to wait long for your rod to bend.

Further out, in the protected waters of the Everglades backcountry, you can find a variety of species hungry for a bait or fly. Sea trout, redfish, snook, jack crevalles, sharks, and even smaller tarpon can be caught in good numbers all January. Stop down at the dock and let one of Hawks Cay’s world-class inshore guides introduce you to the amazing fishery and scenery of Everglades National Park.

On the Atlantic side, January is a prime month for sailfishing! As temperatures cool more and more, sailfish will push into the Middle Keys, giving you a shot at catching one of these hard-fighting and truly incredible billfish. Best of all, sailfish can be caught just a few miles from the Hawks Cay docks. You’ll have time to try and hook a sail, and then spend a couple of hours on the reef catching delicious snapper for dinner. Stop by the Dock Office inside the Dockside Store or call ext. 1921 to book your fishing adventure.

Tight lines, and great fishing in 2013!

TAKE 13-Your Key to 2013 Dockage Savings! December 31, 2012

If your New Years Resolutions include having more fun and treating yourself special, we have a deal for you. Make plans to cruise into Paradise at the best Resort Marina in the Middle Florida Keys between January 1 and December 23, 2013 and receive a **13% discount off published Daily or Weekly Dockage rates in our Main Marina. To qualify, you must confirm your reservations with a deposit by January 31, 2013 and ask for the Take 13 Special. (**This discount can be combined with our standard Boat/US, Marinalife, or AGLCA discounts for Daily or Weekly rates)

Cruise in for New Years with a Blast! December 27, 2012

Looking for the best place to Welcome the New Year? Cruise into the Hawks Cay Resort and Marina where Fireworks, Live Music, and Great Food ring in 2013. Spend your stay relaxing by the Pools or luxuriating in Calm Waters Spa, or partaking in everything from Jet Lev, Kiteboarding, Scuba, Snuba, and Snorkeling to Offshore and Backcountry Fishing. Recover from your New Years Eve festivities by extending your stay into January and taking advantage of our TAKE 13 dockage special with a 13% discount on main marina rates beginning January 1, 2013.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas December 21, 2012

Hawks Cay Marina Welcomes transient and longterm boaters already arriving to spend the Holidays with us! If you forgot to ask Santa for a slip at Hawks Cay for the Holidays, give us a call. The Elves saved a few slips for last minute reservations at the Best Resort Marina in the Middle Florida Keys-the one where you can do it all or nothing at all! Enjoy 5 pools including our Tranquility Adult Pool and our Pirate Ship Kids pool. Try Tio's Cantina or our newest culinary addition Oceans in addition to Alma, the Beach Grill, Tiki Bar and Indies Grill. Thrill to the Jet Lev Experience, try Snuba, Scuba, Snorkeling, Parasailing or Kiteboarding. Recover from the excitement at Calm Waters Spa or simply dream away the hours poolside. Hawks Cay Resort and Marina is truly the only Key you need.

Ask Santa To Send You To Hawks Cay Marina December 15, 2012

The Elves have arranged to keep a few choice slips available so Santa can grant some last minute wishes to deserving boaters, so if you’ve been very good this year, ask Santa for the best gift of all-the Holiday at Hawks Cay Marina! Escape the cold and cruise in to Paradise where you can thrill to anything from Jetlev to Snorkeling, Scuba or Snuba to Kiteboarding, Fishing for dinner (try having your catch cooked at our restaurants!) or Angling to release that Trophy Sailfish or Permit you’ve always dreamed of. Or you can indulge in recovery from pre-Holiday stress with a day at Calm Water Spa or simply lounging poolside. (If you’ve been very bad, Santa says you can substitute a block of Chum for the traditional lump of coal and start your recovery so that 2013 finds you on the good boaters list!)

DECEMBER FISHING REPORT BY MANAGING DIRECTOR, SHELDON SUGA December 5, 2012

For you anglers, December marks the beginning of our wintertime fishing season. This is an excellent month to head offshore in search of hard-fighting pelagic fish including wahoo, sailfish, tuna, and one of my favorite species to catch, sailfish! Just hook up with one of our professional captains down at Hawks Cay Marina, and they’ll help you hook into a fish of a lifetime!

Inshore, December still offers a chance at bonefish and permit on the flats (weather permitting), as well as exciting fly and light tackle action for big barracudas. In the backcountry, expect a good bite of snook, speckled trout, and redfish, with a shot at tarpon as well. Don’t forget that December is also the last month to keep grouper until the spring! Ask you captain about fishing the reef for delicious grouper and snapper.

For you thrill seekers, December can be windy at times, making it an ideal month for kiteboarding. Hook up with oTHErside board sports and they’ll get you set up with all of the instructions and gear you’ll need. Also be sure to check out oTHErside’s Cable Park on Grassy Key, where overhead towing devices pull you across the calm and protected waters. Wakeboard, waterski, or kneeboard!

Tight lines and good fishing… Sheldon

Cruisin’ Critters Lead Their Owners to Festive Winnings December 2, 2012

The Winners of the Décor Contest in our 1st Annual Christmas in the Keys Boat Parade proved that Dogs are not only man’s best friend, but perhaps the way to judge’s hearts too. Chowda Rust and his human buddies on Saltwater Experience and Lulu Malone with Conner and the rest of the family on Tarpon Time were co-winners, with each boat receiving a gift certificate to Tio’s Cantina. A HUGE THANK goes out to all who participated, includiing Coast Guard Marathon, in this festive event setting the bar for many years of on-the-water holiday revelry to come. See you in 2013!

Take a Bite Out of Your Holiday Preparation November 28, 2012

Come celebrate Christmas in the Keys this weekend at Hawks Cay Marina and take care of your gift buying. Vendors offer unique items on the event grounds and our dockside store stands ready to help you round out your purchases. If you boat in displaying holiday flair you can take part in our Saturday night Boat Parade and Decor Contest and have a chance at winning a fifty dollar gift certificate for use at any Hawks Cay Outlet, and we will give you a 15 percent dockage discount. The Holiday Spirit is here waiting for you!

Deck the Decks, FA LA LA LA LA! November 24, 2012

It’s that time of year again when Santa starts his pre-Christmas Warm up in the Florida Keys. Join us to kick off the season November 30 through December 2. Decorate your boat and we will give you your first holiday gift-dockage at 2.55/foot plus resort fee and tax! Join our boat parade for a short scenic trip down our main canal on Saturday December 1 and qualify for Best Holiday Boat prize of a 50 dollar gift certificate usable anywhere on our tropical resort property. Check out our website for details on local vendors, food and activities during Christmas in the Keys! Cruise into Santa's Secret Hideout-Hawks Cay Marina.

Thank You for Sharing Your Holiday With Us! November 22, 2012

The Staff of Hawks Cay Marina thanks all of our boating friends who are sharing their holiday with us. From early runners in our Relay for Life Turkey Trot to late diners indulging in our Buffet or enjoying dinners at Alma or Tio's, from anglers on our Reef and Backcountry charters today to relaxers Poolside and in the Spa, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. And we look forward to sharing our wide variety of activities with you for the rest of the weekend.

Be Thankful With Us November 17, 2012

Join us for a beautiful tropical Thanksgiving at the premier Resort Marina in the Middle Florida Keys. Cruise in to days filled with every adventure to thrill you from Jet-leving to Snorkeling, Scuba to Fishing, Kitebording to Snuba. Or perhaps you dream of lolling away the hours in Calm Waters Spa or poolside. You can even work off your Holiday Fare by joining our Relay for Life Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning. Pre-burn your calories for a good cause! However you imagine your holiday, you can still join us at Hawks Cay Marina-now that's something to be thankful for!

Weather is Beautiful, Don’t You Wish You Were Here? November 13, 2012

How’s the weather where you are? What does it look like for winter? You could be enjoying highs in the low 80’s, sunshine and beautiful clear blue waters. Gorgeous sunrises from the flats bordering our breakwater, spectacular sunsets beyond our sunset villas and a day of relaxation by the pools or at the Calm Waters Spa or a day filled with adventure by land or sea in between! Compare the options and set your course for Hawks Cay Resort and Marina, the only key you’ll need.

Fall and Winter Season Boats Arrive November 11, 2012

Our Fall and Winter Seasonal Boaters are returning to their favorite Resort Marina in the Middle Florida Keys. We are thrilled to see old friends like Seabird Marine and the Waterbender returning and we welcome new members to our boating family. It's not too late to join them. Contact us to book your Winter monthly or seasonal stay at Hawks Cay Marina where you can do everything, or do nothing at all. We truly are the Only Key You Need.

NOVEMBER FISHING REPORT BY MANAGING DIRECTOR, SHELDON SUGA October 31, 2012

November is the month when many of our wintertime pelagic (migratory) fish start showing up in the Florida Keys as water temperatures cool. These include kingfish, wahoo, tuna, and one of the Florida Keys’ most popular species… sailfish! All of which can be caught just beyond the reef and within a short boat ride from the Hawks Cay Marina docks.

That’s just one of the great things about fishing in the Florida Keys. You don’t have to spend valuable fishing time running to and from your spots. In just minutes you can be anchored on the reef catching snapper and grouper (which November is historically excellent for); hunting bonefish, tarpon, redfish, and permit on the flats and in the backcountry; and offshore battling those hard-fighting pelagics.

In addition to the excellent fishing, November also provides thrill seekers with a few windy days to get out and kiteboard! Hawks Cay is the proud new home of Otherside Boardsports, the premier Florida Keys kiteboard instructors and gear rental providers. Not quite ready to try kiteboarding? Head down the road to the Otherside’s Cable Park, where you can zip across the calm waters of a protected lagoon as you’re pulled by an overhead towing cable. It’s a great place for beginners to get comfortable on a board, and for pros to hone their skills. To find out more about water adventures of all kinds, I always recommend heading down to the docks of Hawks Cay Marina and talking to the expert captains, dive masters, and dock team.

Tight lines and good fishing… Sheldon

Stranded in Paradise October 23, 2012

The winds are gusting a bit this week and we have had some boaters make the wise choice to stop rocking and rolling and pull into Hawks Cay Marina. Why not indulge in some quality pool time, a luxurious spa treatment, delicious meals, or Sundance Watersport's answer to bumpy sea conditions-a segway tour? A little wind can be a great excuse to get stranded in Hawks Cay Resort and Marina, the only key you'll need. You can also enjoy our Spooky Good Dockage Deal this week!

Egret Boats Visit Hawks Cay Marina October 19, 2012

Welcome to Egret Boats! We are pleased to host Egret Boat owners and to show off these beautiful flats skiffs in our marina. Weather is beautiful, so we look forward to great fishing reports over the next 3 days.

Dock and Dine Deadline Extended October 16, 2012

Take advantage of this offer when you make your Thanksgiving Plans.

Stay a Week and receive a 50.00 payback from your dockage fees if you spend 50.00 or more at Hawks Cay Restaurants during your stay*

Stay a month and receive a 100.00 per week payback from your dockage fees for each week that you spend 100.00 or more at Hawks Cay Restaurants during your stay*

Indulge in a delicious stay between September 20^th 2012 and January 31^st 2013 (excluding December 24-31) by asking for our Dock and Dine Special.

To take advantage of this tasty offer, you must confirm your Weekly or Monthly Stay with a prepayment of Dockage by November 15, 2012. This offer cannot be combined with any other discount.

*For tracking purposes, Restaurant bills will need to be charged to your slip account to qualify. Paybacks will be issued as dockage credits on your slip account at departure.

Wishing you fair seas and delicious dining when docked...

October Dockage Deal so good its Spooky! October 8, 2012

Witches Fly, the Great Pumpkin Rises, and Boaters Cruise-It must be October in the Florida Keys.Whether you’re traveling to and from the Ft Lauderdale Boat Show, cruising to Fantasea Fest, or just looking for the perfect place to experience the beauty of Fall from the water in the Florida Keys, Hawks Cay Marina offers you the finest Resort Marina in the Middle Keys at a rate so good it’s Spooky. Cruise into our Main Marina between October 15th and 31^st, and we will give you 15% off of our Fall Value Daily or Weekly Dockage rates. That’s a nightly rate of 2.55 per foot plus resort fee and tax or a weekly rate of 12.75 per 7 night week plus resort fee and tax. Ask for the Spooky Good Dockage Special and take a heading to Hawks Cay Marina, the Only Key You’ll Need.

Off the Grid at Hawks Cay Marina October 8, 2012

Pershing Yacht Off the Grid graced Hawks Cay Marina with sleek modern style this past weekend, much to the delight of resort and marina guests. We look forward to the next visit from owner and crew of this special yacht.

Gone to the Dogs! October 6, 2012

Do you cruise with a Dog on Deck, a Cat in the Cockpit, a Bird on the Bow? Share your Cruisin' Critter shots with us and we will make your best friend famous. Check out our Cruisin Critters photos and be sure to email yours to marina@hawkscay.com. Here's a hint for Canine Cruisers: Our regulars will tell you to knock on the Dock Office window, or send your human boat-mates in to the office, and the staff will be happy to reward you for cruising in with Doggie Bones!

OCTOBER FISHING REPORT BY MANAGING DIRECTOR, SHELDON SUGA October 1, 2012

The signs of fall are here. The weather is beginning to cool; the snowbirds are flying home for the winter; and our fall migratory fish species are starting to show back up in the Keys’ waters, including cobia, sailfish, and kingfish—all of which can be caught just a few miles from the dock at Hawks Cay!

October is one of my favorite times of year to fish in the Florida Keys because there are so many different types of fish that you can target. Offshore, it’s a great time to make the run to the Marathon Hump for blackfin tuna, and we also get another shot to catch those big slammer dolphin (mahi mahi) as they make their return south after spending the summer fattening up in the North Atlantic and Carolina regions.

On the reef, October is a great month for targeting mangrove and yellowtail snapper. While on the wrecks, this is prime time for catching mutton snappers, amberjacks, cobias, kingfish, and more.

On the flats, you have an excellent shot of landing a trophy bonefish on fly and spinning gear. As the water cools many of the big bonefish will make their way onto the flats, so be ready to make that perfect cast! In the backcountry, look for an excellent bite for redfish, speckled trout, sharks, and resident tarpon. Stop down at docks to see what our world-class fishing guides caught today!!!

Tight lines and good fishing… Sheldon

Fantastic Fall Fishing September 26, 2012

Wow, what a week it's been for fishing from Hawks Cay Marina. It truly has been a smorgasbord of action, from the 63+ pound Wahoo caught aboard the Snapshot, to the Blue Marlin released by the Tailwalker 3. How about GM AC Delco anglers catch of multiple Tarpon and a Redfish on fly from the Tarpon Time and Ladyfish, Sharks Snook and Snapper caught on the rest of the Backcountry fleet in the morning followed by Hook and Cook at Alma featuring Yellowtail Snapper and Grouper hooked aboard Final Final and Chelsey Lynn the same afternoon-now that's a full day of fishing! Don't forget the newly wed Kelly's honeymoon haul of Snapper and Mackerel on the Tailwalker? We really are the only key you'll need, and this week the key opened the door to angling heaven!

Dock and Dine September 24, 2012

Stay a Week and receive a $50 payback from your dockage fees if you spend $50 or more at Hawks Cay Restaurants during your stay*

Stay a month and receive a $100 per week payback from your dockage fees for each week that you spend $100 or more at Hawks Cay Restaurants during your stay*

Indulge in a delicious stay between September 20^th 2012 and January 31^st 2013 (excluding December 24-31) by asking for our Dock and Dine Special.

To take advantage of this tasty offer, you must confirm your Weekly or Monthly Stay with a prepayment of Dockage by October 15, 2012. This offer cannot be combined with any other discount.

*For tracking purposes, Restaurant bills will need to be charged to your slip account to qualify. Paybacks will be issued as dockage credits on your slip account at departure.

Wishing you fair seas and delicious dining when docked...

This could be your Wake Up Call! September 13, 2012

Who wouldn't want to wake up to this view every morning of your marina stay! Spectacular Sunrises greet you from Hawks Cay Marina's docks and herald the beginning of a day as full of excitement or as peaceful and relaxing as you chose to make it. James Bond-like Jetlev adventures, Snorkeling, Scuba or Snuba, Fishing, Kayaking and other activities may fill the day before you head to the local fish house known as Toms Harbor House right on our docks. Or you might indulge in a peaceful spa day before taking in the sophisticated surroundings of our Latin inspired restaurant Alma. Whatever you chose to do with your days and nights, start them with a Hawks Cay Sunrise!

SEPTEMBER FISHING REPORT BY MANAGING DIRECTOR, SHELDON SUGA September 4, 2012

September is an excellent month to fish in the Florida Keys. Inshore, big bonefish and permit are cruising the shallows, and our backcountry waters are loaded with redfish and resident tarpon. Flat-calm conditions make September ideal for site fishing for tailers and wakers using both fly and spinning gear, with the best bites generally occurring early in the morning or later in the day.

On the reef, September offers consistent rod-bending action for a variety of hard-fighting and great tasting species. Book a half-day trip with one of our seasoned pros and bring home a cooler full of delicious mangrove, mutton, and yellowtail snapper filets. You may even land a big black grouper!

Offshore, the blackfin tuna bite is red hot, and it’s not too late to catch a trophy slammer mahi mahi (dolphin, as we like to call them). Speaking of offshore fishing, I can’t mention the month of September without talking about daytime swordfishing. The swordfish bite has been outstanding with fish over 200-pounds common this time of year. Just a few weeks ago our very own Captain George Campbell of Snapshot Charters caught a 405-pounder!

No matter what type of fishing you want to do, our deep-sea and backcountry guides will put you on the fish. Take a stroll down to the marina and see what they caught today.

Tight lines and good fishing… Sheldon

Big Boat, Small Boat, all in for Labor Day Weekend! September 1, 2012

It doesn't matter what size boat, it doesn't matter if you cruise in or trailer in, Hawks Cay Marina is the place to be for Labor Day Weekend! We want to thank all our boating friends who have chosen to share their end of Summer holiday with us!
If you're still cruising call us about one of the few slips remaining for Sunday night, or spend the week with us and indulge in the only key you need for a perfect vacation!

Looking forward to a great Labor Day Weekend! August 27, 2012

The sun is back out, the winds are subsiding, and it's not too late to book a slip in paradise for the Labor Day Weekend! Hawks Cay Marina is open and waiting for you to cruise in for a great visit. Come by boat or trailer in to the resort marina where you can do it all, or do nothing at all! Whether you're looking for an action packed end to summer doing everything form Dolphin Encounters to Jet-leving or a quite weekend of poolside relaxation and maybe a visit to Calm Waters Spa, Hawks Cay Marina is the only key you'll need for a perfect Labor Day Weekend.

AUGUST FISHING REPORT BY MANAGING DIRECTOR, SHELDON SUGA August 1, 2012

August is a great month to catch a variety of trophy fish in the Florida Keys. Inshore, the backcountry is in prime season to sight fish for big redfish; and look for the Gulf and Oceanside flats to be active with bonefish, permit, and tarpon, especially early and late in the day.

On the reef, August is one of the best months to load the coolers with
delicious snapper and grouper filets. Half-day reef trips offer a great shot to catch muttons, mangroves, yellowtails, black and red groupers, and more! Offshore, head out to the humps for consistent blackfin tuna action, and expect another push of big dolphin (mahi mahi) to come through soon.

And don’t forget about lobstering! August 6th marks the opening day of the Florida Keys recreational lobster season. So get your lobster license, and jump on in to start catching your bugs!

No matter the type of fishing you wish to do in the Florida Keys, Hawks Cay has a captain and boat that will put you on the fish. Take a stroll down to the marina and see what they caught today.

Tight lines and good fishing… Sheldon

AUGUST FISHING REPORT BY MANAGING DIRECTOR, SHELDON SUGA July 31, 2012

And don’t forget about lobstering! August 6th marks the opening day of the Florida Keys recreational lobster season. So get your lobster license, and jump on in to start catching your bugs!

No matter the type of fishing you wish to do in the Florida Keys, Hawks Cay has a captain and boat that will put you on the fish. Take a stroll down to the marina and see what they caught today.

Tight lines and good fishing… Sheldon

JULY FISHING REPORT BY MANAGING DIRECTOR, SHELDON SUGA July 3, 2012

July is an exceptional month to fish in the Florida Keys. Offshore, calm summer days and light seas create ideal conditions for venturing offshore in search of dolphin (mahi-mahi), tuna, swordfish, wahoo and more. If you’ve never been deep sea fishing, you’re in for a real treat this month. Few fish fight as well, taste as good, and are as fun to catch as dolphin (mahi mahi). Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, our Hawks Cay offshore boats will put you on the fish and show you a great time on the water.

Inshore, July is a prime month for stalking the flats for permit and big Florida Keys bonefish. It’s also a great month to head into the backcountry for tarpon, redfish, snook, speckled trout, and any of a number of other species you may catch.

On the reef, July is also an excellent time to go after tasty snapper and grouper to fill your coolers. Mangrove, mutton, and yellowtail snappers are all readily available this month, with plenty of delicious keeper grouper mixed in. Stop by the docks to check out the day’s catch and talk to the captains about the hot bite!

Tight lines and good fishing… Sheldon

Cruise into a Star Spangled Stay! June 27, 2012

The winds are settling down, the sunshine has returned, and you still have time to book a Star Spangled Stay at Hawks Cay Marina. Spend the whole Independance week and take advantage of our great Fuel Fighters rate, or just cruise in for a few nights. Enjoy our Fireworks on the 4th, let someone else do the captaining and join Sundance Watersports for the Moonlight and Margaritas Cruise on the 3rd, indulge in a treatment at Calm Waters Spa, enjoy Toes in the Sand dining at the Beach Grill...the possibilities are endless! Find out why Hawks Cay truly is the only Key you'll need.

Yellowfin Returns to Hawks Cay Resort and Marina June 23, 2012

It's Yellowfins as far as the eye can see! We're thrilled to welcome our friends from Yellowfin for another great weekend of fishing and family fun!

JUNE FISHING REPORT BY MANAGING DIRECTOR, SHELDON SUGA June 1, 2012

Summer is here, and there’s no better time to fish in the Florida Keys.

Inshore, the water temperatures are rising and the bonefish are tailing! So don’t pass up a chance to get on the water with one of our Hawks Cay guides to go hunt down these grey ghosts of the shallows. The flats and backcountry are also alive with hungry permit and tarpon, with big silver kings still being caught in good numbers around the bridges as well.

Out in the blue water, large schools of dolphin (mahi mahi) have been pouring through, offering exciting fishing action and great eating when you get back to the dock! On the reef, the grouper bite has been excellent, with quality mangrove and yellowtail snapper in the mix as well.

Whatever it is you decide to fish for, Hawks Cay captains will put you on the fish and provide a memorable fishing adventure you won’t soon forget.

Tight lines and good fishing… Sheldon

Make in a Memorable Memorial Weekend! May 16, 2012

It's not too late to plan your perfect boaters holiday weekend! We still have a handful of slips available at the best Resort Marina in the Middle Florida Keys. Indulge in ultimate relaxation or try every activity you can fit in. Whether you motor or sail, make Hawks Cay Marina your Memorial Weekend destination and find out why Hawks Cay is truly the Only Key You'll Need.

Sails and Snappers and Swords, oh my! And meet the Wizard, Mr. Tarpon! May 14, 2012

Spring brings out the best in fishing in every direction. In the past few weeks, the catches have covered the full gamut from an incredible run of April Sailfish on the Reef to Swordfish 35 miles Offshore, from Huge Mutton Snapper on the wrecks to truly awesome Tarpon released in the Backcountry and at the bridges. Toto, I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore. Don’t wait for a whirlwind to bring you to the fishing land of Oz-head to Hawks Cay Marina for spectacular Spring Fishing.

MAY FISHING REPORT: What do you want to catch? BY MANAGING DIRECTOR, SHELDON SUGA April 30, 2012

There are so many different species of fish that you can catch in May that it can be a bit overwhelming deciding what to fish for. For light tackle enthusiasts, you can’t go wrong with the non-stop action of a trip to the Everglades backcountry. The bite has been outstanding for redfish, snook, seatrout, pompano, jacks, and sharks, with plenty of tarpon and permit mixed in.

Speaking of tarpon, don’t pass up the chance to battle fishing’s greatest game fish, the big silver king! May is one of the best months to catch these incredible fish. Take a morning or evening tarpon trip with one of our professional Hawks Cay guides, and just minutes from the Resort you can be hooked up with tarpon over 100-pounds!

If you’re looking to catch dinner, May offers plenty of opportunities to bring home a cooler of tasty filets. Plenty of hard-fighting and great tasting dolphin fish (mahi-mahi) are being caught offshore, and the reef has been excellent for all the snapper species. Plus, grouper season opens on May 1, so we can finally take home those delicious groupers that we’ve been releasing all winter.

Whatever it is you decide to fish for, Hawks Cay captains will put you on the fish and provide a memorable fishing experience that you won’t soon forget.

Thight lines and good fishing… Sheldon

Way to Go Shawn! April 16, 2012

Shawn Davis caught this whopper while fishing with his dad David aboard TailWalker 3 on April 11. The happy anglers also hooked in some schoolie mahi and a Cobia on their half day charter. A spring time Dinner and Show on the TailWalker3!

Chillin and Grillin on the docks April 16, 2012

Not much can beat cooking your catch or even some store-bought fare on the dockside grills on a beautiful April night at Hawks Cay Marina. Our dockside grills are a gathering place for boaters as well as resort and villa guests looking for a great spot to unwind and talk over the days actitivies at the best Resort and Marina in the Middle Florida Keys. Of course you can always leave the cooking to the experts at Toms Harbor House, or at least stroll over to the bar for refreshments to tide you over until your food is grilled to perfection!

Afternoon Bliss April 7, 2012

Sunshine lights up the slips along the Villa side of Hawks Cay Marina providing the perfect glow to end a day in paradise. Many of our boaters both transient and longterm enjoy docking near villas where their land-loving friends can share the laid back marina experience with them. And it puts everyone close to Toms Harbor House for casual dining and to the Dockside Store and our full service Scuba Shop Dive Duck Key for supplies. Of course you'll also get a great view of Sundance Watersports, especially the Jet Lev experience, and of our entire fleet of Backcountry and Offshore Charter Fishing boats. Not a bad way to wind down at the end of your day.

APRIL FISHING REPORT BY MANAGING DIRECTOR, SHELDON SUGA April 3, 2012

April—what a great time to be in the Florida Keys, especially if you love to fish. At the reef and offshore in the blue water, you can catch just about anything. Snapper,

grouper, sailfish, mahi mahi, tuna, wahoo, cobia—you name it, and there’s a chance you’ll find one on the end of your line.

But what April is most famous for is the spring tarpon run. Dating back to the early 1900s, anglers have flocked to the Keys this time of year to battle fishing’s ultimate prize, the big silver king. Teddy Roosevelt, Ted Williams, Ernest Hemingway and Zane Grey, just to name a few—all had a deep passion for Florida Keys tarpon fishing.

If you’ve never fished for tarpon, it’s something you have to try. Hawks Cay Resort is just seconds by boat from some of the best tarpon grounds in the world, and we have a collection of the best guides in the Keys at Hawks Cay Marina ready to put you on the fish. Give it a shot, and I guarantee you’ll be hooked!

Until next time, tight lines and good fishing… Sheldon

High Octane Swordfishing March 30, 2012

Jacob Johnson, with help for the rest of the family, boated a huge Swordfish on his family's boat Octane docked at Hawks Cay Marina. Jacob fought the beast for over 3 hours after hooking up around 3:30 in the afternoon on March 28.
The fish topped the scales a bit over 381 pounds and was the entertainment of the night for guests still dining at Toms Harbor House when Octane hit the docks around 9:30 after the run in from the daytime Swordfish areas about 35 miles offshore of Duck Key. Congratulations to Jacob and the Octane family and crew!

MARCH FISHING REPORT BY MANAGING DIRECTOR, SHELDON SUGA March 8, 2012

Greetings anglers! I hope you’re enjoying your stay in the Florida Keys. The fishing has been excellent, and we’re catching a variety of trophy species on both sides of the islands. Inshore, the warm weather has really brought the flats and backcountry to life, with good numbers of permit being caught on the Gulf flats, as well as bonefish, redfish, sharks, and more. We’re also starting to see a push of big tarpon working their way into our local waters, indicating that this could be a fantastic Florida Keys tarpon season! Offshore, our captains are catching dolphin (mahi mahi), tasty blackfin tuna (it’s sushi time), and wahoo. And there were a couple of blue marlin caught just beyond the reef this past week! Closer to home, the yellowtail snapper bite continues to be good, and the cobia fishing has been fantastic. Last week I had the pleasure of fishing with Captain Rich Tudor of the popular Saltwater Experience fishing show filmed right here out of Hawks Cay Marina. Rich took me fly fishing for kingfish, and it was quite the experience. For anyone who’s caught big smoker kings you know how fun they are to catch on light tackle, let alone on a fly rod. By the way, we call them “smokers” because they leave your reel smoking as they pull line off your reel with their powerful runs—and because they taste great smoked. It was a lot of fun, and great practice for when the big silver kings arrive! Until next time, tight lines and good fishing… Sheldon

Stranded in Paradise-waiting out the Weather March 7, 2012

Many boaters have extended their stays to wait out the unusually windy conditions this week, and a few others have pulled in to get out of the heavy seas. We like to say if "you're going to get stuck somewhere, there's no better place to be than Hawks Cay Resort and Marina". You can relax by the pools-we have 5 including our Kids Pirate Ship Pool, so it's always possible to find one in the lee! You can treat yourself to the Calm Waters Spa. Our Indies Club adds extra indoor activities for your youngsters. Try a Segway tour on land with Sundance Watersports, do a Pool Session with Dive Duck Key, or rent a Bike from the Indies Club and tour Duck Key. Or just indulge in a Tropical Cocktail and loll away the day.

Seeing Red March 4, 2012

Marina Director Rob Rhea shows off a nice Redfish caught from the Soc Et Tu Um with Capt. Bill Whitney this week. The unusually mild winter has brought some early spring-like action to the fishing area of the Middle Florida Keys this year. We're already having some Tarpon action and some large schools of Permit have been spotted in the bay. Add that to Sharks, Jacks, Trout, Redfish and more and you have quite a smorgasbord! While Mahi Mahi have not yet shown up in predictable numbers, our Reef and Offshore boats have had some nice Wahoo catches mixed in with the remaining Kingfish and occasional Sailfish releases. And if you've ever fished the Cobia that follow Eagle Rays in Hawk Channel, you know what a blast the guys are having introducing anglers to the Cobia catch. It's a real spring and late winter mix fishing the Florida Keys out of Hawks Cay Marina this month.

LEAP DAY AT HAWKS CAY MARINA February 29, 2012

WOW-Talk about leaping into leap day. Check out the Jet Lev at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina!You only get to celebrate leap day every 4 years-you might as well do something really special at the best Resort and Marina in the Middle Florida Keys!

Another Picture Perfect Day February 24, 2012

Dusk settles in after another perfect day of Middle Keys weather at Hawks Cay Marina. Boaters wind down after experiencing the wide variety of actitivites or indulging in pure relaxation at our beautiful 60 acre tropical resort.

DOG DAYS OF WINTER February 21, 2012

The weather in the Middle Florida Keys has been so warm and beautiful that local favorite Bubba-Dog had to take a cooling dip before stopping by Hawks Cay Marina to pick up his day's boating supplies. How's the weather where you are? "Wish you were here!"

President's Weekend on the Docks February 18, 2012

No matter which way you look at it, this morning was a beauty for the boaters spending the Holiday Weekend at Hawks Cay Marina. Marina and Resort guests enjoyed Down on the Docks festivities yesterday and look forward to more of the same this afternoon. Lucky Ducks will also invade the boat channel as part of our Relay for Life event today, so the waterways are active at the best Resort Marina in the Keys today!

Randall Reilly Anglers Raid the Reef! February 13, 2012

A large group of eager anglers from Randall Reilly Media headed out for a great afternoon of reef fishing on February 9. We were thrilled to host this group as they once again fished the Florida Keys on their annual trip to Hawks Cay Resort and Marina.

Catch and Release February 6, 2012

Just because Snook need to be released right now in the Florida Keys, doesn't mean you can't have a little fun catching them! Eric hooked into this 37 incher weighing 15 pounds while out on the Tarpon Time and released it so it can add to the future fun of fishing in the backcountry waters of the Florida Keys.

What to do on a day off in the Florida Keys January 31, 2012

What do you do on your day off if you work at the best Resort and Marina in the Florida Keys? Managers Rob Rhea and Dan Puglisi go fishing! Check out the catch aboard Eagle Eye Jan 29 out of Hawks Cay Marina.

We're gonna need a bigger boat! January 29, 2012

The truth is, you don't necessarily have to be on a big boat to catch a big fish. Capt Jeff is about to release this shark caught on the Tarpon Time Backcountry skiff so the shark can live to fight another day. Just another day of excitement fishing the Florida Keys out of Hawks Cay Marina.

More boaters out of Marco Island January 28, 2012

Diana III, Rebecca Ann, Door Prize and Escape are finishing off a 3 night stay at Hawks Cay Marina. They are joined by the owner of Revere who is staying in the resort since his boat was unable to make the journey. We are delighted to share both the resort and marina with our nautical friends from the Marco Island area.

January 28, 2012

Cats Cruise the Keys January 24, 2012

Custom Catamaran Sunrise takes advantage of the wide slip that has welcomed both Sailing Cats and Power Cats into Hawks Cay Marina recently. Whether you're cruising the Middle Florida Keys in a cat, a trawler, a sportfish, or any other yacht, you'll want to boat into Hawks Cay Marina to enjoy the resort marina experience!

January 24, 2012

Towers of Fishing Fun January 24, 2012

Whether you stay aboard your own sportfish in Hawks Cay Resort's main marina, trailer a boat into our small boat basin while you stay in the resort, or charter from the finest fishing fleet in the Florida Keys, you'll have Towers of Fun fishing the Florida Keys from Hawks Cay Marina!

Hawks Cay Marina Welcomes Marco Bay Yacht Club January 17, 2012

Conditions were a bit breezy when the group headed our way from their stay on the east coast yesterday, so they came through Biscayne Bay and took the inside route to the Channel Five Bridge before crossing into oceanside to make their approach to our channel entrance. Cruise leader Brent Cook kept us in the loop all day, and the group arrived mid afternoon January 16 for a well deserved 2 night visit to Hawks Cay Resort and Marina. Welcome to our boating friends from Marco Bay!

Great Fishing on the Snapshot January 7, 2012

Chris Wolfe's party found out what fishing the Florida Keys is all about when they headed out for a morning on the Snapshot January 6th. They released a Sailfish and caught a rack of Mahi-Mahi all close enough in to catch on a half day-You never know what is waiting for you when you leave the docks of Hawks Cay Marina with any of our charter fleet, but you always know you will have a great fishing adventure!

New Year's Day Fishing Aboard Snapshot January 3, 2012

Check out how Dylan Wall spent his New Year's Day aboard charter boat Snapshot! Congratulations on a super Swordfish, Dylan!

HAPPY NAUTICAL NEW YEAR FROM THE PREMIER RESORT MARINA IN THE MIDDLE FLORIDA KEYS! January 1, 2012

Thank you to all our boating friends who shared their New Year's Eve with us at Hawks Cay Marina enjoying delicious food, land and sea activities, and spectacular fireworks! As you can see, many are still with us enjoying a little down time after the festivities.

January 1, 2012

Fish that won't make it to 2012! December 30, 2011

What can we say? Fish are volunteering to help our guest celebrate a delicious Holiday. Charter angers get the thrill of the catch and then the taste of the Hook N Cook! You can see the catch at noon and again between 4 and 5pm at our docks.

December 30, 2011

Boating in for New Years with a Bang! December 28, 2011

Welcome to all our old and new Nautical New Years friends. Boaters are here to dine, play, relax, and welcome the New Year with Fireworks and friends. Join us for the festivities!

Happy Holidays at Hawks Cay Marina! December 26, 2011

Boaters enjoyed a Merry Christmas with us and are now lookig forward to a Wonderful New Year. For those of you who spent the weekend with us, THANK YOU for sharing your Holiday with our crew. For those of you with New Years reservations, we look forward to your arrival. For those of you still making last minute plans, contact the dock office soon-we still have a few slips available so you can ring in the New Year in style at the best Resort Marina in the Middle Keys. Boat in to paradise and start the year off right!

Fish don't take a holiday! December 24, 2011

No one told the fish to take a Holiday, so guests and charter crews are taking advantage! Fish are in close this time of year and as you can see, the catches are varied and the possibilities of HOOK N COOK next door at Toms Harbor House are excellent. Drop by the see the fish come in around noon and again between 4 and 5pm. You can also chat with the Backcountry Guides to see what was on the catch and release docket for the day.

Don't let Santa lounge alone! December 24, 2011

We wish all of our boating friends Happy Holidays. Santa is waiting to see you, so boat into the Premier Middle Keys Resort Marina for a great Tropical Holiday. We still have a few slips available for those of you who are waiting to open your presents before planning your cruise!

Santa is here-Why aren't you? December 20, 2011

Look who just showed up at Emack & Bolios on the docks of Hawks Cay Marina! You never know where the big guy will show up-he loves Hawks Cay, the premier Resort and Marina in the Middle Florida Keys. Wonder if he had an Emack Attack!

Pre Holiday Dockage Specials-look what the elves have to offer you! November 28, 2011

Have yourself a Merry Little.. pre holiday dockage special. Treat yourself to a stay in our Main Marina between December 1 and December 23, and our little elves will sneak in and discount your Daily Dockage Rate by 12%. Indulge in all our tropical 60 acre Destination Resort offers at a rate of .64/foot/night plus resort fee and tax (based on a 30 foot minimum). Ask for the Early Elf Dockage Special when you contact us at 305-743-9000, option 2 or when you email marina@hawkscay.com. Remember to like our facebook page-Hawks Cay Marina- to keep up with what’s happening around the docks. You might even catch a glimpse of your dockage elf!

Thank you to our boating friends November 25, 2011

Twas the morning after Thanksgiving and all through the docks, not a boater was stirring, they’d turned off their clocks. Or they just had so much fun and great food, they decided to sleep in a bit to prepare for the day’s activities. THE MARINA STAFF THANKS YOU FOR SPENDING YOUR HOLIDAY WITH US!

SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL FOR-WE STILL HAVE A SLIP FOR YOU! November 21, 2011

Join us for a Tropical Thanksgiving! Boat into Hawks Cay Marina, and give thanks that you can spend the holiday partaking of all that our 60 acre resort has to offer. Enjoy a Mid Keys vacation filled with water and land-based activities or spent in a state of total relaxation-it's all up to you. Call now while slips in Thanksgiving Paradise still await you!

OUR RAMP IS RE-OPENED! September 25, 2011

Our paving project adjacent to the Hawks Cay Boat Ramp is completed. We are happy to say our double-wide paved boat ramp is accessible again. Contact the dock office for details if you wish to use the ramp.

Like our new Facebook page! August 26, 2011

We are pleased to announce our new Facebook page! Please "like" us to stay updated with dockage specials, pictures and special events!

Best Marinas Contest!!! August 1, 2011

Cast your vote for Hawks Cay Marina in Marinalife's "Best Marinas Contest." Visit this site below to have your vote count. www.marinalife.com/marinacontest

Hawks Cay welcomes back Yellowfin and Marine Max June 26, 2011

There was a full marina this weekend at Hawks Cay Resort with all the beautiful Yellowfin boats and a return visit from Marine Max of Venice FL. The full service Marina at Hawks Cay located on Duck Key was filled with great activities and excellent fishing. Ask about our special promotions when booking a slip with us this summer and fall. We know that you will have a memorable experience!!! Contact 305-743-9000 to reserve a slip!!!

Hawks Cay Marina Welcomes our Memorial Weekend Boaters May 29, 2011

Welcome to Team Galati and the rest of Galati Marine as well as to all of our other Memorial Weekend Boating friends! We are delighted to share our beautiful resort with all of you this weekend and on all your future visits!

Welcome back Stuart Corintheans Yacht Club!!! Thank you for your 11th stay with us!!! May 21, 2011

Thank you for joining us again at Hawks Cay Resort & Marina. What a great group of Marina guests and beautiful boats. It's always nice to see familiar faces. We look forward to seeing you on your way back from Key West on May 24th.

Grouper Season is Here! May 9, 2011

Grouper season opened May 1st and they are really starting to bite. Capt. George Campbell aboard the "Snapshot" caught the Black Grouper of a lifetime a 52 pounder! Call Hawks Cay Marina for your opporunity to catch your Grouper of a lifetime at 305-743-9000 option 2.

Join the Cruisin' Critters Crowd February 18, 2011

Do you have a hound at the helm, a cat in the cockpit, a bird on the bow? Email us a photo (marina@hawkscay.com) and we’ll put it in our Cruisin Critters Photo Gallery on the web. Better yet, let us get a shot of your boating buddy while you’re here! Then tell your friends to check it out-Your Cruisin Critter is famous at Hawks Cay Marina

Big Weekend for the Sailfish Open! February 14, 2011

The Sailfish Open was a huge success! Congratulations to the Edge for winning their first ever sailfish tournament, with 16 releases and taking home 5,240. Second place went to team Viva La Vida who took home ,720 with 9 releases. Third place went to local team Keys Dizeaze who won ,000 with 9 releases. A total of 27 boats competed in the 3 day tournament which consists of 2 days of fishing, VIP parties and an awards ceremony. 143 sailfish were released overall which beat last year’s 132 releases. The entire crew of Hawks Cay Marina wants to thank all of the participants for the laughs and the fun competitive atmosphere, best of luck for those teams continuing onto the World Sailfish Championship in April.

SAILFISH OPEN February 12, 2011

WOW! Another great weekend with our friends that come to fish this event. We've been thrilled and honored to have so many great anglers join us again this year. Be sure to check out final results and awards on their official website Sailfishopen.com.

Emack & Bolios is serving up treats!! December 27, 2010

Looking for an extra special treat? We have the only Emack & Bolios Ice Cream Shop in southeast Florida! It's on the docks and open from Noon to 10pm on Friday and Saturday and from Noon to 8pm on all other days. Great Cones, Sundaes, Shakes and Malts made with premium ingredients and Rock n Roll vibes. Come see if you can conquer the Emack Attack!

STAY LONGER, PLAY LONGER, SAVE MORE $$$! MONTHLY AND SEASONAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE! October 12, 2010

Why just spend the season at a marina, when you can have the whole Resort Experience? Pamper yourself this year. Monthly and Seasonal rates include utilities and resort access. Plan now for your long-term fall and winter stay. We even have a few monthly slips available during the Christmas – New Years Holiday! Remeber that we are offering Boat/US or Marinalife Discounts of 10% on our longterm rates. Space is limited, so contact us now to plan your most special Marina Experience ever.

Live Bait and Tackle July 16, 2010

Live bait and tackle available at Hawks Cay Marina's Dockstore Store. Live shrimp, pinfish and crab are available through the week along with frozen squid, thread herring, silversides, shrimp, ballyhoo (rigged and unrigged) and chum blocks. Full tackle options and fishing rods are also available for purchase.

Tarpon Feeding July 16, 2010

Stop by the Dockside Marina Store during your stay to feed our hungry tarpon right on the docks. We promise it will be an experience that the entire family will enjoy.

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