NC Fishing Tournament Calendar

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April 20 - 22 > Morehead City
Calcutta Wahoo Challenge and Boat & Tackle Show
Headquartered at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City. Weigh-ins are on the downtown Morehead City waterfront. Crystal Coast Civic Center
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April 29 > Kill Devil Hills
Jolly Roger Spring Fishing Tournament
Fish the Outer Banks beaches - surf of course. Big party following the tournament at the Jolly Roger with free food and lots of prizes. For more info: jollyrogerobx.com
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April 29 - 30 > Wrightsville Beach
Masonboro Inlet Sportfishing Tournament
Weigh Station: Wrightsville Beach Marina. For info (phone#): NC Official Weigh Stations
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May 3 - 5 > Ocracoke Island
Ocracoke Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament
This annual catch and release tournament has teams competing for bragging rights, trophies and prizes. Proceeds go back into the Ocracoke community for organizations such as the Health Center, the Volunteer Fire Department, the Rescue Squad and the Sigma Willis Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more info: hydecounty.org
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May 6 - 7 > Ocean Isle Beach
Spring Flounder-Trout Classic Fishing Tournament
For info: oifishingcenter.com
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May 10 - 13 > Hatteras Village
Annual Hatteras Village Offshore Open
Hatteras Village Civic Association - Social events in the evenings. Billfish and Gamefish Tournament. Governors Cup Billfishing Series. For more info: hatterasoffshoreopen.com
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May 12 - 13 > Beaufort
Home Builders Assn of Raleigh-Wake County Fishing Tournament
For info: hbawake.com
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May 19- 21 > Wilmington
Annual Cape Fear Bluewater Open
One of the premier Blue Water Fishing Tournaments in the Southeast United States. The tournament boasts thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. The Cape Fear Blue Water Fishing Club hosts this annual tournament. For info: cfbwfishingclub.org
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May 19 > Carolina Beach
Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman Fishing Tournament
The Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman Fishing Tournament is open to anyone with any disability to come and join in on a free day of fishing, friends, food, and fun. We love to see new faces as well as old friends. We offer a special welcome to any and all of our honored Disabled Veterans. The The Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman Fishing Tournament is put on annually by the Got Em On Live Bait fishing club and they really throw a shindig. The tourney is held at the Kure Beach Fishing Pier in Kure Beach, NC. Participants are provided with rods, tackle, bait, refreshments, food, t-shirts and prizes. For info: got-em-on.com
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May 21 > Carolina Beach
Fisherman's Post Newspaper Spring Inshore Challenge Fishing Tournament
For info: fishermanspost.com
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May 26 - 28 > Pirates Cove, Nags Head- Roanoke Island Causeway
Pirates Cove Annual Cobia 'Inshore Attack' Tournament weekend 1
For more info: fishpiratescove.com
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May 26 - 28 > Pirates Cove, Nags Head- Roanoke Island Causeway
Pirate's Cove Memorial Weekend Tournament
For more info: fishpiratescove.com
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May 26 - 28 > Ocean Isle Beach
Far Out Shoot Out
For info: oifishingcenter.com
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May 27 - 29 > Swanquarter, Hyde County
Fairfield Heritage Bass Tournament
For more info: Hyde County Tourism
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May 27 > Swansboro
Swansboro Rotary Club's Ladies Golden Reel Fishing Tournament
For info: swansbororotary.com
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May 27 - 28 > Swansboro
Annual King Mackerel Blue Water Fishing Tournament
Governors Cup Billfishing Series. For info: swansbororotary.com
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June 1 - 3 > Bald Head Island
Annual Bald Head Island Fishing Rodeo
For info: baldheadisland.com
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June 2 - 4 > Southport
U.S. Open Pier Fishing Tournament
For info: usopenpiertournament.com
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June 03 - 04 > Pirates Cove, Nags Head- Roanoke Island Causeway
Pirates Cove Annual 'Inshore Attack' Cobia Tournament weekend 2
For more info: fishpiratescove.com
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June 3 > Edenton
Edenton Annual Bass Tournament
Edenton Tourism
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June 3 > Kure Beach
Youth Pier Fishing Tournament
Kure Beach Pier. Rods and reels available for the first 100 children ages 5-15. First 200 kids receive t-shirt and bait while it lasts. Admission is nominal. Sponsored by Carolina Beach Parks and Recreation. For info: carolinabeach.org
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June 9 - 11 > Shallotte
Shallotte Point Flounder Tournament
This is a 2 day tournament with thousands in prizes given, including the Edith Picket Angler Award given to the lady who catches the largest fish. Participants must have their own boat. Each year the State tags 2 flounders and releases them, if a participant catches one of those flounders they win prizes. Brunswick County Tourism
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June 4 - 5 > Beaufort
Carteret County Sportfishing Association's Annual Cobia Tournament
For info: carteretcountysportfishing.com
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June 10 > Morehead City
Lady Angler Tournament, Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
For info: thebigrock.com
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June 10 - 17 > Morehead City
Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament
The Big Rock is an exciting Crystal Coast tradition in mid-June. Part of the Governors Cup Billfishing Series, the tournament is fished by around 100 competitors in substantial cash categories. For info: thebigrock.com
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June 19 - 26 > Hatteras Village
Annual Blue Marlin Release Fishing Tournament
Weigh Station: Hatteras Marlin Club. For info (phone#): NC Official Weigh Stations
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June 23 - 26 > Wilmington
Greater Wilmington King Mackerel Tournament
This is an annual tournament and will benefit Teach A Kid to Fish, Children's Fishing Foundation. Largest cash prize King Mackerel Tournament. For info: gwkmt.com
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June 23 - 24 > Pirates Cove, Nags Head- Roanoke Island Causeway
Pirates Cove Annual Small Fry Tournament
For more info: fishpiratescove.com
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June 30 - July 2 > Pirates Cove, Nags Head- Roanoke Island Causeway
Pirates Cove 4th of July Offshore Tournament
For more info: fishpiratescove.com
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June 30 - July 2 > Ocean Isle Beach
Jolly Mon King Mackerel Tournament
For info: oifishingcenter.com
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July 7 - 9 > Carolina Beach
The East Coast Got-Em-On Classic
A long-running fishing tournament sponsored by the East Coast Got Em On Live. For info: got-em-on.com
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July 7 - 10 > Wrightsville Beach
Cape Fear Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament
NC Governors Cup Series. For info: capefearbluemarlintournament.com
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July 16 > Oak Island
Long Bay Artificial Reef Assn Club Challenge Fishing Tournament
(Fishing club affiliation preferred) For info: lbara.com
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July 16 > Atlantic Beach
Carteret County Sportfishing Association's Annual King Mackerel Tournament
For info: carteretcountysportfishing.com
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July 20 - 22 > Beaufort
Barta Boys & Girls Club Billfish Tournament
For info: bartaboysandgirlsclubbillfish.com
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July 21 - 23 > Pirates Cove, Nags Head- Roanoke Island Causeway
Annual North Carolina Boat Builders Challenge Fishing Tournament
For more info: fishpiratescove.com
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July 21 - 22 > Southport
King of the Cape Classic
King mackerel fishing tournament to benefit Long Bay Artificial Reef Association. For info: kingofthecapeclassic.com
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July 27 - 29 > Atlantic Beach
NC Ducks Unlimited Band The Billfish Tournament
Governors Cup Billfishing Series. For info: ducks.org
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July 30 - 31 > Oriental
Annual Oriental Rotary Tarpon Tournament
For info: www.towndock.net/tarpon
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August 4 - 6 > Oak Island
Long Bay Lady Angler King Mackerel Tournament
For info: oakislandfishingclub.net
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August 6 > Atlantic Beach
Annual Raleigh Saltwater Sportfishing Club King Mackerel Tournament
For info: rswsc.org
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August 6 > Salter Path
Annual Island Harbor Marina Ken Craft/Challenger King Mackerel Fishing Tournament
Weigh in: Island Harbor Marina. For info (phone#): NC Official Weigh Stations
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August 11 - 13 > Sneads Ferry
Sneads Ferry Rotary King Mackeral Tournament
For info: sneadsferrykmt.com
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August 12 - 13 > Pirates Cove, Nags Head- Roanoke Island Causeway
Annual Alice Kelly Ladies Only Memorial Billfish Tournament
For more info: fishpiratescove.com
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August 14 - 19 > Pirates Cove, Nags Head- Roanoke Island Causeway
Annual Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament
NC Governor's Cup Series. For more info: fishpiratescove.com
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August 19 - 21 > Surf City
Topsail Island Offshore Fishing Club's King Mackerel Tournament
For info: tofc.com
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September 1 - 3 > Pirates Cove, Nags Head- Roanoke Island Causeway
Annual ''Allison'' White Marlin Release Tournament
For more info: fishpiratescove.com
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Sep 1 - 2 > Holden Beach
South Brunswick Isle King Mackerel Classic
Annual King mackerel fishing tournament. Sanctioned by SKA (div 12) and the USAA (div 4). Over $100,000 in cash prizes. One day fishing. For info: sbikingclassic.com
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September 7 - 9 > Hatteras Village
Hatteras Village Surf Fishing Tournament
For more info: hatterasonmymind.com/HVCA/Surffish/
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September 07 - 10 > Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament
The largest all-cash tournament in the US is the Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament during the first weekend after Labor Day. More than 400 anglers compete for cash prizes of more than $650,000. For info: abkmt.com
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September 15 - 17 > Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach King Mackerel Tournament
King Mackerel Tournament with prizes in excess of $100,000. Proceeds benefit the UNCW Seahawks Club, Wrightsville Beach Lyons Club. For info: wbkmt.com
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September 22 - 24 > Swansboro
Annual Onslow Bay Open King Mackerel Tournament
Proceeds will go to Camp Emahenwu, Boys and Girls Home of N.C., Childrens Flight for Hope, Miracle Farms. For info: obokmt.us
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September 23 > Kill Devil Hills
Jolly Roger Fall Fishing Tournament
Fish the Outer Banks beaches - surf of course. Big party following the tournament at the Jolly Roger with free food and lots of prizes. For more info: jollyrogerobx.com
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September 30 - October 1 > Morehead City
Toys for Tots King Mackerel Fishing Tournament
For info: toysfortotskmt.com
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September 30 - October 1 > Harkers Island
Annual Davis Island Fishing Foundation Surf Fishing Tournament
For info: diffclub.com
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September 30 - October 2 > Carolina Beach
Seagull Bait & Tackle Fall Fishing Tournament
Weigh in: Seagull Bait & Tackle. For info (phone#): NC Official Weigh Stations
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September 30 > Southport
Captain Charlies Kids Fishing Tournament
16 yrs and under. Sponsored by the Southport Lions Club and Southport Parks & Recreation. Southport Waterfront. For info: usopenkmt.com
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October 4 - 7 > Nags Head
Annual Nags Head Surf Fishing Club Invitational Tournament
Nags Head Surf Fishing Club
PO Box 181
Nags Head, NC 27959
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October 5 - 7 > Southport
U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament
The U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament is one of North Carolina's oldest and most prestigious fishing tournaments offering over $100,000 in guaranteed CASH prizes. No minimum number of boats required. Entertainment, fish fry and more. For info: usopenkmt.com
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October 6 - 8 > Edenton
North Carolina Bass Federation Tournament
For more info, see local calendar: edenton.com/events
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October 7 - 9 > Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Beach Surf Fishing Tournament
Annual surf fishing tournament sponsored by the town of Atlantic Beach and the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce. For info: nccoastchamber.com
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October 7 - 9 > Beaufort
Drum Inlet King Mackerel Fishing Tournament
SKA-2. For info, contact: Emmett Pittman (252) 225-8741
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October 19 - 21 > Morehead City
Calcutta Wahoo Challenge
Headquartered for weekend events on the Morehead City waterfront. Information: 252-222-3321.
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October 20 - 22 > Ocean Isle Beach
Fall Brawl Kingfish Tournament
For info: oifishingcenter.com
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October 22 > Hatteras Island
Teach's Lair Marina Shootout
For more info: teachslair.com
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October 22 - December 3 > Emerald Isle
Annual Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament
For info: Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation
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November 01 thru January 15 > Pirates Cove, Nags Head- Roanoke Island Causeway
Rock The Inlet Tournament
For more info: fishpiratescove.com
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November 4 - 6 > Wrightsville Beach
Mercury Redbone Cape Fear Celebrity Classic
For info: capefearredtrout.com
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November 5 > Edenton
Edenton Annual Open Bass Tournament
Edenton Tourism
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November 12 > Belhaven
Annual Fishing Tournament
Belhaven Community Chamber of Commerce. For info: belhavenchamber.com
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November 12 > Swansboro
Friendly City by the Sea Speckled Trout Tournament
Onslow County Tourism
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November 18 > Manteo
Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo
Tournament sponsored by the Manteo Rotary. For additional information: rockfishrodeo.com
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November 24 - 25 > Ocean Isle Beach
Thanksgiving Flounder & Trout Classic
For info: oifishingcenter.com