Outdoors notebook
Big marlin: A 1,286-pound blue marlin was caught this week in Bermuda by Capt. Karl Alvik. The blue had the 130-pound reel down to the knot, but Alvik was able to chase down the fish, the second largest ever caught in Bermuda.
Snook season: Snook season is closed statewide from June 1-Aug. 31. Visit myfwc.com/fishing.
Dolphin tournaments: Competition Tackle & Marine has its 16th annual Dolphin Round Up to benefit Hospice by the Sea June 1-30. Entry fee is $200 per boat for up to four anglers. Rules and entry forms are online at hbts.org or contact Barbara Ferguson at 954-581-4476.
Free fishing: On June 2 no saltwater fishing license is needed for recreational anglers to fish in Floirda. On June 9, no freshwater fishing license is needed. Visit myfwc.com.
Benefit tournament: Deliver the Dream, a South Florida-based nonprofit that organizes retreats for families experiencing a serious illness or crisis, has its second annual Fishing for the Dream tournament June 2. Eligible species are dolphin, kingfish, wahoo, cobia and tuna. Entry fee is $550 per boat for four anglers. The captains party is 6-8 p.m. June 1 at the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club. Call 1-888-OUR DREAM.
Ladies Fish-Off: The 27th annual Ladies Fish-Off is June 2 out of the Alsdorf Boat Ramp Park in Pompano Beach. Only females can fish in the tournament, but males can serve as captains and mates. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House and The Billfish Foundation. Late registration is June 1. Call Mike Leach at 954-351-8849 or visit ladiesfishoff.com.
KDW Classic: The Palm Beach County KDW Classic is June 2 out of Riviera Beach Marina. Entry fee is $275 per boat and proceeds benefit the marine conservation and educational initiatives conducted by the Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation, the West Palm Beach Fishing Club's charitable affiliate. Captains meeting is 6 p.m. June 1. Visit kdwclassic.com or call 561-832-6780.
Saltwater Slam: The Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Slam is June 9 out of Alsdorf Boat Ramp Park. Entry fee is $475 per boat. The kickoff party is 6-10 p.m. June 7 at the Pompano Beach Civic Center, 1801 NE 6th Street. Visit bluewatermovements.com or call 954-725-4010.
Bimini trip: George Poveromo, the host of "George Poveromo's World of Saltwater Fishing" on NBC Sports and Editor-at-Large for Salt Water Sportsman magazine, had the 15th annual Bimini Fishing Extravaganza June 13-17 out of the Bimini Sands Resort & Marina. Boats must be at least 23 feet. Visit georgepoveromo.com or call 954-755-6898.
Bass tournament: The Everglades Bassmasters have a One Largemouth Bass Open Tournament from safe light-noon on Father's Day, June 17, at Lake Ida. Entry fee is $20 per angler. Call Tony Crowder at 954-254-9072 or Brett Darmody at 561-212-0015.
Bass clinic: Ron Gallo has a seminar on fishing local canals for largemouth bass from 9-11 a.m. June 16 at the Wal-Mart at 5571 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek. Call 954-684-3636.
Bass tournament: A Night Owls bass tournament is 7 p.m.-2 a.m. June 22 out of Everglades Holiday Park. Call Luke Campbell at 954-599-2547.
