Fisherman's Post

Emerald Isle Fall Fishing Tournament
2026-09-26 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Emerald Isle Wildlife Ramp, 6800 Emerald Dr,, Emerald Isle,, NC, 28594
Visit their website to register or for more info: https://eifishing.com/

Hatteras Island Surf Fishing Challenge
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-27 | Camp Hatteras Conference Center, 24798 NC-12 (soundside), Rodanthe, NC, 27968
Four Divisions: Bluefish, Blue Drum, Sea Mullet, and Pompano
Entry Fee: $75 per angler by September 15, $85 per angler after September 15 (one entry fee gets you in all four divisions except Slot Red Drum TWT)
Slot Red Drum TWT: $25 per angler (the Slot Red Drum TWT is optional–it is offered as another way for tournament participants to win money)
Over $8,000 in cash and prizes (based on 200 entries)
Boundaries: Must fish from a Hatteras Island beach.
No boats — No sound or pier fishing.
Five Weigh-in Locations: Hatteras Jack (Rodanthe), Frank & Fran’s (Avon), Hatteras Style Custom Rods & Tackle (Buxton), Frisco Rob & Gun (Frisco), and Teach’s Lair (Hatteras Village).
Tournament Headquarters: Camp Hatteras Conference Center, 24798 NC-12 (soundside), Rodanthe, NC 27968

Weigh-In Updates: There are three weigh-in updates throughout the tournament weekend: Saturday at 10:00 am; Saturday at 8:00 pm; and Sunday at 9:00 am. Updates will be posted in two places:

Facebook: Latest updates will be posted to the top of our feed on the Fisherman’s Post Facebook page.
Weigh-In Stations: Latest updates will be posted at each weigh-in station on the tournament whiteboard.

Host Hotel: Our host hotel is the Breakwater Inn. Call (252) 986-2565 for rates and availability.
Host Camping & RV Resort: Our host camping/RV resort is the Camp Hatteras. Call (252) 987-2777 for rates and availability.

Inshore Trail Championship
2026-09-13 | Inlet Watch Marina, Carolina Beach, North Carolina
A flounder and red drum season-long points trail that attracts 30+ teams who participate in the five Inshore Challenge events below.

Carolina Beach Inshore Challenge
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-12 | Inlet Watch Marina, Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Entry Fee: $165 per boat by August 25; $195 per boat after August 25
Over $15,000 in cash and prizes to be awarded (based on 100 entries)
Two Divisions: Red Drum
Winners based on boat’s single heaviest red drum

TWTs: Single Big Red Drum, Two Red Drum, High Roller Single Big Red Drum, & “Trash Fish” (oyster toad or lizardfish)
Use live, dead, or artificial bait!
One Day of Fishing
No Checkouts & No Boundaries
Live Weigh-In encouraged but not required (no penalties)
Fish with as many anglers on your boat as you like (no limitations)
Complimentary Captains’ Party (Friday–hosted by Adams Beverages & Anheuser Busch)
Complimentary Awards Party (Saturday–hosted by Papa Murphy’s Pizza)

Hatteras Village Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament
2026-09-10 - 2026-09-11

Cape Lookout Shootout Morehead City
2026-09-03 08:00 - 2026-09-06 17:00, 2026-07-16 08:00 - 2026-07-19 17:00

Southport Inshore Challenge
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-15 | Southport Marina, Southport, North Carolina
Entry Fee: $165 per boat by August 4; $195 per boat after August 4
Over $15,000 in cash and prizes to be awarded (based on 100 entries)
Two Divisions: Red Drum
Winners based on boat’s single heaviest red drum

TWTs: Single Big Red Drum, Two Red Drum, High Roller Single Big Red Drum, & “Trash Fish” (oyster toad or lizardfish)
One Day of Fishing
Use live, dead, or artificial bait!
No Checkouts & No Boundaries
Live Weigh-In encouraged but not required (no penalties)
Fish with as many anglers on your boat as you like (no limitations)
Complimentary Captains’ Party (Friday–hosted by Adams Beverages & Anheuser Busch)
Complimentary Awards Party (Saturday–hosted by Zimmerman Marine & Southport Yamaha)

Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament
2026-08-08 - 2026-08-09

Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament
2026-08-08 - 2026-08-14

Capt. Eddy Haneman Sailfish Tournament
2026-07-24 - 2026-07-27 | Bridge Tender Marina, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Cape Lookout Shootout Southport
2026-07-23 08:00 - 2026-07-26 17:00, 2026-06-18 08:00 - 2026-06-21 17:00

Carolina Boat Builders Fishing Tournament
2026-07-22 - 2026-07-25 | Pirate’s Cove Marina, Manteo, North Carolina

Wrightsville Beach Inshore Challenge
2026-07-17 - 2026-07-18 | Bridge Tender Marina, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Over $15,000 in cash and prizes to be awarded (based on 100 entries)
Winners based on boat’s single heaviest red drum
TWTs: Single Big Red Drum, Two Red Drum, and “Trash Fish” (oyster toad or lizardfish)
One Day of Fishing
Use live, dead, or artificial bait!
No Checkouts & No Boundaries
Live Weigh-In encouraged but not required (no penalties)
Fish with as many anglers on your boat as you like (no limitations)

Ducks Unlimited “Band the Billfish” Tournament
2026-07-15 - 2026-07-18 | Big Rock Landing, Morehead City, North Carolina

East Coast Got Em On Classic KMT
2026-07-11 - 2026-07-12

Big Rock Kids
2026-07-08 - 2026-07-11 | Big Rock Landing, Morehead City, North Carolina

Topsail Inshore Challenge
2026-06-26 - 2026-06-27 | East Coast Sports, 409 Roland Ave, Surf City, North Carolina, 28445, United States
Topsail Inshore Challenge at East Coast Sports (Registration) and Sloop Point Marina (Weigh In & Awards)
Entry Fee: $165 per boat by June 16; $195 per boat after June 16
Over $15,000 in cash and prizes to be awarded (based on 100 entries)
One Division: Red Drum
Winners based on boat’s single heaviest red drum
TWTs: Single Big Red Drum, Two Red Drum, High Roller Single Big Red Drum, and “Trash Fish” (oyster toad or lizardfish)
Can use live, dead, or artificial bait!
One Day of Fishing
No Checkouts & No Boundaries
Live Weigh-In encouraged but not required (no penalties)
Fish with as many anglers on your boat as you like (no limitations)
Complimentary Awards Dinner (Saturday–hosted by Sloop Point Marina, Anheuser Busch, & Adams Beverages )

Blue Marlin Release Tournament
2026-06-21 - 2026-06-27 | Hatteras Marlin Club, Hatteras, North Carolina

Spanish Mackerel Open
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14 | Motts Channel Seafood, 120 Short Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC, 28480, United States
Entry Fee: $150 per boat by June 2nd; $180 per boat after June 2nd
Over $5,000 in cash and prizes to be awarded (based on 50 boats)
Primary Prizes based on heaviest weight of up to three spanish mackerel
TWTs: Three-Spanish, Single Big Spanish, & Single Big Bluefish
Fish with as many anglers on your boat as you like (no limitations)
Captain’s Choice Format: Pick your one day of fishing–Saturday, June 10, or Sunday, June 11
No Checkouts & No Boundaries
Complimentary Captains’ Party & Awards Dinner

OIFC Junior Jolly Mon
2026-06-11 | Ocean Isle Fishing Center, 65 Causeway Dr, Ocean Isle, North Carolina, 28469

Yamaha Jolly Mon King Classic
2026-06-10 - 2026-06-14 | Ocean Isle Fishing Center, 65 Causeway Dr, Ocean Isle, North Carolina, 28469

Jolly Mon Rock the Dock
2026-06-10 - 2026-06-11 | Ocean Isle Fishing Center, 65 Causeway Dr, Ocean Isle, North Carolina, 28469

Big Rock Triple Crown
2026-06-05 08:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00

Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-14 | Big Rock Landing, Morehead City, North Carolina

Big Rock Keli Wagner Lady Angler Tournament
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-06 | Morehead City Waterfront, Morehead City, North Carolina

Spear It Fishing Tournament
2026-05-30 08:00 - 2026-05-31 17:00
Surf City Seafood Market

Onslow Bay Open
2026-05-29 08:00 - 2026-05-31 17:00 | JMs on the Water, 602 Roland Ave,, Surf City,, NC, 28445

Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament
2026-05-27 08:00 - 2026-05-30 17:00 | Seapath Marina, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
