Steve Huff, a revered figure in the angling community and a pioneer in saltwater fly fishing, is 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.

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.

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.

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 Bruun, Paul Dixon, Flip Pallot, Tom Rosenbauer, Rachel Finn, Jim Klug, James Prosek, Tom Davidson, and Ed Jaworowski.

Event Committee: Mona Brewer, Paul Bruun, Jim Lepage, David Mangum, Sandy Moret, and Heather Post

2025 Izaak Walton Award honoring Steve Huff

By American Museum of Fly Fishing Inc

2025 Izaak Walton Award honoring Steve Huff

at The Key Largo Anglers Club