Bass Pro Shops Acquires Historic Cheeca Lodge in Florida Keys

June 16, 2026

Bass Pro Shops has agreed to acquire the iconic Cheeca Lodge, one of the most historic fishing and sporting resorts in the Florida Keys for an undisclosed price. The acquisition was made through the company’s nature-based resorts division.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“Long recognized as a gathering place for anglers, adventurers and families seeking the timeless spirit of the Keys, Cheeca Lodge has welcomed generations of visitors drawn to Islamorada’s world-famous waters, natural beauty, and laid-back hospitality,” the company said in a release announcing the acquisition. “Bass Pro Shops and its founder, passionate angler and noted conservationist, Johnny Morris, are excited to enhance the resort while preserving its authentic character and heritage of connecting guests to the natural beauty of the Florida Keys.”

The company said this philosophy will guide the future of Cheeca Lodge. SGB MEDIA