The annual Emerald Isle Fall Fishing Tournament brings anglers of all skill levels together for a day of friendly competition, with a guaranteed $10,000 top prize for the largest king mackerel. Choose from King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, or Surf divisions, plus a dedicated prize category for Junior Anglers (15 and under), who compete at no entry fee.
As a registered 501(c)(3), the tournament directs proceeds from its live and silent auctions toward local high school scholarships and the dredging of Bogue Inlet, keeping this Emerald Isle tradition rooted in giving back.
Fishing Tournament Schedule
CAPTAIN’S MEETING Friday, September 25, 2026
Registration open: 5:30 pm until 9 pm @ Emerald Isle Recreation Center Gym, 203 Leisure Lane, Emerald Isle NC.
Electronic Pre Registration: Refer to social media for links and directions.
Dinner available: 6:00 pm
Captains meeting: 7:00 pm
Early Bird Drawing: TBA
Auction: Live Auction following the captains meeting. Fabulous Donated items by local merchants and artists
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE:
Emerald Isle Recreation Center Gymnasium
203 Leisure Lane
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
TOURNAMENT Saturday, September 26, 2026
Lines in the water at 7:00 am
Scale opens at 1:00 pm @ EI Wildlife Ramp
Awards: 6:00 pm @ the Emerald Club
King & Spanish division boats must be acknowledged or past the committee boat at the mouth of Archer’s Creek by 4:00 pm.
Surf division anglers must be in line at the scales by 3:00 pm.
Scales will close after all qualified fish have been weighed
RAIN DATE! Sunday, September 27, 2026
First reschedule date for the tournament if the Tournament Executive Committee deems a rain date necessary.
All announcements for any reschedules or another other information would be via Social Media Channels if warranted.
