Where:

Downtown Swansboro
Various Locations
Swansboro, NC 28584

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When:

October 13, 2025 – October 18, 2025

Make plans to bring your family to historic downtown Swansboro, the “friendly city by the sea,” for the annual Swansboro Five-O King Mackerel Tournament. This Crystal Coast fishing tournament offers cash and prizes upwards of $180,000 based on a 50-boat participation.

The Swansboro Rotary fishing tournament series is sponsored by merchants from Swansboro, Cape Carteret, Cedar Point, Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach and surrounding areas.

All of the proceeds from the tournament are used for scholarships, supporting programs such as Take a Kid Fishing, Project Christmas Cheer, as well as other local causes.

Join the fun and excitement of seeing who will take home this year’s first prize at the Swansboro Five-O King Mackerel Tournament!

2016 Five-O King Mackerel Tournament from Chris Losack on Vimeo.

Swansboro Five-O Tournament Schedule

(2025 schedule c0ming soon)

Fishing days will be Thursday, Friday & Saturday – Fishing 2 out of 3 days!

Tuesday, October 15

Captains’ Party: 6pm
Captains’ Meeting: 8pm
TWT Registration open: 6pm – 9pm
(Open online until Wednesday, Oct 16 at midnight)

Thursday-Saturday, October 17-19 (Pick 2 out of 3)

Fishing Days & Weigh-In
Fishing Days begin: 7am
Check-In by: 5pm

Lines in the water at 7am • Scales open at 4pm • Must be in line by 5pm

Saturday, October 19

Awards party: 7pm
Awards Presentation: approx. 8pm

View the complete fishing tournament schedule.

Weigh-in at Swansboro Five-0 King Mackerel Tournament

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Event dates and information are subject to change without notice. Please visit the official event website for more information.