Fishing Tournamentsby Species
From sailfish sprints to giant bluefin battles, explore the competitive fishing world by species. Learn what to expect, where to fish, and how to get started.
Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
The ultimate big-game target. Blue marlin tournaments are the pinnacle of competitive offshore fishing.
1,402 lbs 2 oz
Jun - Oct
White Marlin
Kajikia albida
A top-rated light tackle game fish worth millions in tournament prize money. The Atlantic's most sought-after billfish.
181 lbs 14 oz
Jul - Sep
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
Spectacular aerial acrobatics and blistering speed make sailfish one of the most exciting gamefish in competitive fishing.
142 lbs 6 oz
Nov - Apr
Mahi-Mahi
Coryphaena hippurus
Iridescent colors, explosive speed, and an affinity for floating structure. Mahi tournaments deliver action-packed days on the water.
87 lbs 0 oz
Apr - Sep
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
Raw power meets endurance. Tuna tournaments test anglers against some of the strongest fish in the ocean.
427 lbs 0 oz
May - Nov
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
Lightning-fast strikes and blistering runs. Wahoo are the razor-toothed speedsters every offshore angler wants on the line.
184 lbs 0 oz
Oct - Mar
Redfish
Sciaenops ocellatus
The inshore king. Redfish tournaments bring fierce competition to shallow waters from the Carolinas to Texas.
94 lbs 2 oz
Aug - Nov
Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
The linesider. Snook are one of the most prized inshore gamefish, famous for their explosive strikes and drag-peeling runs around structure.
53 lbs 10 oz
May - Sep
Mangrove Snapper
Lutjanus griseus
Smart, structure-savvy, and notoriously line-shy. Mangrove snapper tournaments reward finesse and patience in the shallows.
17 lbs 0 oz
Jun - Sep
Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
The Silver King. Tarpon deliver one of the most spectacular fights in fishing, leaping up to 10 feet out of the water.
286 lbs 9 oz
Apr - Jul
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