December 8: AMFF Honors Steve Huff with the 2025 Izaak Walton Award

The American Museum of Fly Fishing (AMFF) is proud to announce that Steve Huff, a revered figure in the angling community and a pioneer in saltwater fly fishing, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Izaak Walton Award. This distinguished honor is presented annually to individuals who embody the legacy of conservation and sportsmanship espoused by Izaak Walton, author of The Compleat Angler.

For over five decades, Steve Huff has set the gold standard in guiding, mentoring, and advocating for ethical angling practices. Widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and respected guides in the history of the sport, Huff has influenced generations of anglers and played a critical role in shaping modern saltwater fly fishing.

“Steve Huff is more than a legend—he’s a cornerstone of our sport,” said Gary Grant, President of the American Museum of Fly Fishing. “His unwavering dedication to conservation, his skill on the water, and his generosity in sharing knowledge make him an ideal recipient of the Izaak Walton Award.”

The award will be presented at a special ceremony on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the historic Key Largo Anglers Club in Key Largo, Florida. The evening will celebrate Huff’s extraordinary contributions to fly fishing, with friends, colleagues, and admirers from across the country in attendance. Paul Bruun, recipient of the 2022 Izaak Walton Award, will be a special guest speaker.

Established in 2007, the Izaak Walton Award honors individuals who advance the museum’s mission to preserve and promote the history and culture of fly fishing. Past recipients include luminaries Bob Popovics, Guido Rahr, Nancy Zakon, Paul Dixon, Flip Pallot, Tom Rosenbauer, Rachel Finn, Jim Klug, James Prosek, Tom Davidson, and Ed Jaworowski.

For more information, please contact amff@amff.org.

Photo courtesy of David Mangum

Tickets

Standard Dinner Ticket
$500.00
Join us for a wonderful evening celebrating Steve with a cocktail reception, dinner, and award presentation.

Leadership Circle Dinner Ticket
$1,000.00
Join us at the Tribute Sponsor level and in addition to a dinner ticket which includes cocktails and the award presentation, you’ll also have the opportunity to submit a congratulatory message to Steve in our evening’s program book. It’s a great way to support AMFF and celebrate our honoree!

Leadership Circle Table of Ten
$7,500.00
Celebrate Steve with your friends by purchasing a table of ten. In addition to your dinner tickets, which include cocktails and the award presentation, you’ll have premium table placement, place cards for your guests, and the opportunity to submit a congratulatory message to Steve in our evening’s program book.

For more information please contact amff@amff.org.

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at Playa Largo Resort & Spa in Key Largo for guests attending our fundraiser. To take advantage of the special group rate, please book your room by August 31. After this date, availability and rates cannot be guaranteed. Please email amff@amff.org for booking link.