Islamorada Fish Company - Florida Keys

10/15/2026

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🎣 FIRST CHEECA LODGE. NOW ISLANDER RESORT—A NEW CHAPTER FOR TWO ISLAMORADA LANDMARKS! 🌴
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Two familiar resorts. Generations of memories. And a $500,000 commitment to help preserve our local history. 🐚

, founded by , has officially announced a partnership with Schulte Hospitality Group to bring and together, alongside Store & Marina.

For those of us who have driven past that unmistakable Islander Resort sign for years, attended a wedding there, or spent an afternoon along its beach, this news hits close to home.

And one detail deserves attention: Morris, Bass Pro Shops, Darryl Schulte, and other donors have committed $500,000 to the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center at Islander Resort. That’s support for keeping our stories alive. 📚

Islander Resort has a story of its own. Chicago attorney and fisherman Leo Samuels opened it in 1951. David Curry took ownership in 1999, updating the property while preserving its character.

Today, the 24-acre oceanfront resort celebrates 75 years, following a major renovation in 2025. 🌴

Morris’s connection to also goes back decades. At 16, he caught his first on a fly while fishing with his father and a captain out of Bud N’ Mary’s Marina. 🎣

In 1972, he started selling tackle from eight square feet in his father’s Missouri liquor store. That small beginning grew into Bass Pro Shops, boats, restaurants, and outdoor destinations such as .

Here in the Keys, World Wide Sportsman became part of that story when founders George Hommell Jr. and Billy Pate joined forces with Morris and Bass Pro.

This summer’s Cheeca Lodge acquisition included the Casitas and properties, with and the Beach Café & Bar. Now, the Islander Resort partnership adds another chapter to that growing local presence. 🌅

So what comes next?

Both resorts will remain open and continue normal operations during the transition. Islander Resort’s current manager, Joy Michelle Boyd, will lead both properties under Debbie Bennett, president of Bass Pro’s nature-based hospitality division.

The partners say they intend to enhance the resorts while retaining their character and working alongside many existing team members. World Wide Sportsman’s marina will serve as a departure point for guests’ fishing and outdoor adventures. 🛥️

Detailed improvement plans and financial terms have not been announced.

For our community, the interest is personal: what will the next chapter look like for places that already hold so many memories?

💬 What year did you first visit—or move to—Islamorada?
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10/15/2026

Happy Stone Crab Day! Jose is getting his boat ready for another start to the season. You can get them fresh from our docks later today! 🦀

10/11/2026

Tonight's sunset

10/09/2026

4 Leaf

10/05/2026

Nothing better than a good Fish Dip by the water!🐟🌴

Crackers, Fresh Veggies, Lemon, and plenty of Smoked Wahoo Dip🍋🥒

09/30/2026

Your catch is officially ready for takeoff! ✈️

Heading home from the Keys? Don’t leave your favorite catch behind. We’ll vacuum pack, freeze & ship your fish Monday through Thursday, so you can enjoy a little taste of the Keys wherever home may be!🏡

09/27/2026

Another year, another Conch Scramble!🐚

It always makes our day seeing all the teams roll in with their creative costumes and big energy!

Thanks for stopping by and bringing the fun to The Islamorada Fish Company!⛳️

09/24/2026

Toad Hollow Chardonnay, it opens with bright aromas of fresh pear and Granny Smith apple, mingled with hints of ginger and orange blossom. On the palate, you'll taste juicy melon with a light apple tartness on the finish, offering an experience that balances crisp acidity with a creamy mouthfeel.

Try pairing it with these dishes:

Smoked wahoo dip has a rich, smoky richness that the wine's crisp acidity and tart apple finish can cut through and balance.
Raw oysters are briny and delicate, and the wine's fruit-forward notes provide a nice contrast while mirroring the freshness of the shellfish.
Coconut shrimp brings sweetness and richness, which pair wonderfully with the tropical melon and citrus aromas, while the tartness cuts through the fried coating.

09/24/2026

One bite is all it takes…

Our perfectly fried mahi tacos are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and loaded with a fresh pineapple pico de gallo. Giving you a delicious flavor in every bite! 🍍

One bite and these tacos will have you coming back for more! 🎣

09/22/2026

The best deal on the beach? We think so.🍹Get your fish tacos, french fries & a house margarita for $24.95 during our Off The Clock Beach Bash!

One of the many delicious specials coming your way September 25th! Blackened or fried mahi, pineapple pico, cabbage slaw, lime sour cream + a cold marg to bring it all together!🍋‍🟩

Off the clock never tasted so good🌴