The Lone Star Shootout is an Invitational Billfish tournament known for its great format, fun times, big payouts and contribution to charitable causes.
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, a Project of the Mobile Jaycees, is the largest fishing tournament in the world.
Founded in 1929, the fishing rodeo now attracts over 4,000 anglers and 75,000 spectators. It is located on Dauphin Island, AL.
MBGFC Junior Angler Tournament
C&R Billfish, Wahoo, Dolphin, Tuna, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Bonito, Cobia, Flounder, Trout, Pinfish, Triple Tail, and Croaker (snapper if in season). All Marlin are catch and release, all verified get flag. Fishing from boats, shore, piers, jetties, or other vessel types is allowed. Boats may depart after the Captain’s Meeting.
Gulf Cup / World Cup 4th of July Blue Marlin Shootout
4th of July Blue Marlin Shootout
Fireworks, barbecues, parades, and live music….No other holiday spells summer fun quite like the 4th of July. Although, you could just as easily celebrate America’s birthday by watching the festivities on TV or setting out some lawn chairs and a grill in your backyard. Yet, what better way to celebrate it than everyone around the pond competing to catch the biggest fish. Our largest pond….which is the Gulf of Mexico.
The competition is comprised of all of our friends and family from South Padre Island, TX to Key West, FL trying to catch the biggest blue marlin on America’s Birthday.
The “Gulf Cup” is the only Gulf of Mexico wide tournament of its kind. BBQ, Dancing and Blue Marlin Fishing…..No better way or place to celebrate the holiday than the Gulf Coast!
Bragging rights!!! Which state can catch the Biggest Fish? Who has the Best Fisherman? Who can throw the best 4th of July party? Biggest Blue Marlin on the Dock wins it ALL!!!! Winner takes all. There is no second place.
Boats can leave out of any port from the Gulf Coast at any time. Scout around the Gulf and look for the right piece of water or your favorite honey hole. Fishing will be from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm in your time zone on the 4th of July. Once you’ve boated your legal sized blue marlin, it is now your choice which official weigh station to hang your marlin. Do you go back to your home port? Do you go to the closest official weigh station? Do you go to the weigh station that is offering the most extra prizes? The choice and strategies will keep you thinking. One thing is for sure, when you get back to the dock with the winning fish, the celebration going on will be a country wide event. As spectators wait for fireworks, live music and the winning fish to be brought back to the dock, the excitement will build to a climactic point that will peak with the winning fish, but will continue with the celebration all night long!!!!
The competition will be two fold. While the boat with the winning fish takes all the money; the state, the town and the weigh station that weighs the winning fish will take home the prestigious “Gulf Cup” trophy and bragging rights for the year!
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
Marlin Magazine ranks Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic as one of the Top 10 Big Money Tournaments in the world!
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Miramar Beach, FL
Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club – Junior Angler
SPORT FISHING CHAMPIONSHIP – GULF COAST MASTERS
Orange Beach, Alabama is not only home to many of the top billfish teams in the Gulf of Mexico, but also a main stop on the Sport Fishing Championship tournament schedule. And while many vacationers may know Gulf Shores and Orange Beach as the place to soak up the sun with family and friends, it’s also a hotbed of recreational and competitive fishing.
Pensacola International Billfish Tournament
Hosted annually by The Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club, and held at Palafox Pier & Yacht Harbor in Pensacola, Florida.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is widely known as the premier billfish tournament event in the entire Gulf of Mexico. The event is popular for its fantastic offshore bite, record-breaking fish, millions in cash payouts, exciting atmosphere and high energy gaming and entertainment at the Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel.
THE CAJUN CANYONS BILLFISH CLASSIC
Presented and hosted by Cypress Cove Marina & Lodge, located in downtown Venice, Louisiana, with festivities from May 28 through June 2, 2024.
The Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic is a qualifying event in the InTheBite Captain of the Year Cup, the InTheBite Champion’s Cup, the Mongo Offshore Challange, and the Offshore World Championship.
Enjoy the tournament festivities and the best sport fishing in the Gulf of Mexico – there is a reason why they call Louisiana the Sportsman’s Paradise!