Event Description

A Fun-Filled Day of Fishing and Prizes!

The first annual Emerald Isle Fall Fishing Tournament offers a fun-filled day of fishing and prizes. There’s something for everyone with three separate divisions to choose from: King and Spanish Mackerel, Surf and Kayak. Throughout the day, there will also be contests for the kids, a silent auction and other fun activities that will be fun for the whole family!

Fishing tournament proceeds from the live and silent auctions benefit local area students and the dredging of Bogue Inlet.

Fishing Tournament Event Schedule

CAPTAIN’S MEETING
Friday, September 20, 2019
Registration opens: 4:00 pm
Captain’s Meeting: 7:00 pm
Dinner available: 6:00 pm until sold out

TOURNAMENT
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Lines in Water: 7:00 am
Scales open: 1:00 pm
Awards Banquet: 7:00 pm

Fishing Tournament Prizes

1st place for King*: $2,850

1st place for Spanish: $1,200

1st place for Kayak**: $650 each

1st place for Surf**: $650 each

*King prize is based on 50 boats. The higher the number of boats, the higher the prize.
**Kayak and Surf Division prizes are guaranteed. Species eligible for weigh-in: spanish mackerel, bluefish and flounder.

How to Register for the Emerald Isle Fall Fishing Tournament

Download the registration form for the division you would like to compete in. Complete the form and email to EIFishingtournament@emeraldisle-nc.org or mail to the address that is listed on the form.

Mackerel and Spanish Divisions
Registration Fee for King Mackerel: $150 per boat
Registration Fee for Spanish Mackerel: $100 per boat
Registration Fee for Both: $250 per boat

Kayak Divisions
Registration Fee: $50

Surf Divisions
Registration Fee: $50

Registration fees can be paid online at the Emerald Isle Fall Fishing Tournament website.