LCEC 29TH Annual – Fishing Tournament
for United Way

April 18, 2026

D & D Matlacha Bait and Tackle • 3922 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds

7 a.m.

Lines in the water

3:00 p.m.

All fish entered into Fish Donkey

3:30 p.m.

Food, Awards, Raffle/Auction

7 a.m.

Lines in the water

1:00 p.m.

All fish entered into Fish Donkey

3:00 p.m.

Food, Awards, Raffle/Auction

Angler pricing

4-angler team $400

3-angler team $300

2-angler team $200

1-angler team $100

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About the Event

Since 1996, the Annual LCEC Fishing Tournament has exemplified this commitment, raising over $800,000 to support United Way and its 90+ partner agencies. As a proud partner of United Way, LCEC is dedicated to helping those who need it most in our community. To protect our precious estuaries for generations to come, the LCEC United Way Tournament is a Catch and Release event. Together, we are making waves of positive change—one cast at a time.

Event galleries

For past event photos click here.

About the event auction/raffle

The tournament offers multiple opportunities to win, including a Silent Auction, an Online Auction, and a $5 Raffle. Don’t miss your chance to take home great prizes while supporting a great cause!

About Sponsorship

Support comes in many forms—whether through sponsorships, volunteering, or donating an item for our famous raffle, every contribution makes a difference. No act of generosity is too big or too small. The LCEC Fishing Tournament offers 10 different sponsor levels, providing a variety of options for individuals and businesses to get involved. To get involved, please contact [email protected] for more information.

$10,000 Title Sponsor (1) Exclusive Industry

  • Prominent Shirt logo
  • Guide and entry fee for 4 angler team
  • Logo on tournament banner
  • 8 additional tournament t-shirts
  • Banner ad (500 x 250) on web site with link to your site for a year
  • Promotional materials in angler bags
  • Opportunity to speak at Friday Night Captain’s Meeting
  • Opportunity to speak at the Saturday Awards Event

$7,500 Angler Dry Box

  • Prominent Shirt logo and on angler cups
  • Guide and entry fee for 4 angler team
  • Logo on tournament banner
  • 4 additional tournament t-shirts
  • Banner ad (500 x 250) on web site with link
  • Promotional materials in angler cups

$6,500 Guide

  • Prominent Shirt logo
  • Guide and entry fee for 4 angler team
  • Banner ad (500 x 250) on web site with link
  • 4 additional tournament t-shirts
  • Logo on tournament banner
  • Promotional materials in angler bags

$3,500 Hat (2)

  • Logo on Shirts and Tournament Hats
  • Entry fee for 4 angler team
  • 2 additional tournament t-shirts
  • Logo on web site with link
  • Promotional materials in angler bags

$3,000 Bump Board

  • Logo on shirts and Bump Boards
  • Entry fee for 3 angler team
  • 2 additional tournament t-shirts
  • Logo on web site with link
  • Promotional materials in angler bags

$2,500 Dinner

  • Logo on shirts and dinner signage
  • Entry fee for 3 angler team
  • 2 additional tournament t-shirts
  • Logo on web site
  • Promotional materials in angler bags

$2,000 Table/Chairs

  • Logo on all table signage and shirts
  • Entry fee for 2 angler team
  • 2 additional tournament t-shirts
  • Logo on web site
  • Promotional materials in angler bags

$1,000 Beverage

  • Logo on shirts
  • Logo on signs and newsletters
  • Promotional materials in “Captains” bags
  • Entry fee for 1 angler

$500 Partners

  • Logo on shirts
  • Promotional materials in angler bags

To get involved, please contact [email protected] for more information or [email protected] (239) 223-9628 to confirm sponsorship.

Pay with Credit Card or PayPal:
https://unitedwaylee.org/power-to-share

(designate Fishing Tournament Sponsorship)

Thank you, Sponsors!

Title

Angler Dry Box Sponsors

Guide Sponsors

Hat Sponsors

Bump Board

Dinner

Beverage

Partner