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Morehead City Fishing Tournaments Events - 2026 Schedule

Morehead City Fishing Tournaments Events - 2026 Schedule

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of November 16, 2026 - November 22, 2026
Wednesday, November 18th - Saturday, November 21st
Beaufort

Experience the excitement of competitive sportfishing as the Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) National Championship comes to Town Creek Marina in historic Beaufort, North Carolina. This premier fishing tournament brings together some of the nation's top king mackerel anglers for several days of competition on the beautiful waters of the Crystal Coast. Known for its outstanding offshore fishing opportunities, Beaufort provides an ideal setting for this championship event, attracting experienced fishing teams, boating enthusiasts, and spectators from across the country.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of June 7, 2027 - June 13, 2027
Friday, June 11th - Sunday, June 20th
Morehead City

Known as one of the biggest and best fishing tournaments along the Eastern Seaboard, the annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is a Crystal Coast-wide celebration that extends from the open and offshore Atlantic waters to the local docks of the Beaufort, Morehead City, and the Atlantic Beach waterfront.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of June 14, 2027 - June 20, 2027
Friday, June 11th - Sunday, June 20th
Morehead City

Known as one of the biggest and best fishing tournaments along the Eastern Seaboard, the annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is a Crystal Coast-wide celebration that extends from the open and offshore Atlantic waters to the local docks of the Beaufort, Morehead City, and the Atlantic Beach waterfront.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of July 12, 2027 - July 18, 2027
Wednesday, July 14th - Saturday, July 17th
Morehead City

The Big Rock Kids Billfish Tournament is a family-focused offshore fishing event designed to introduce young anglers to the sport of competitive billfishing while supporting charitable causes throughout eastern North Carolina. Held annually in Morehead City as part of the renowned Big Rock tournament series, the event brings together children, families, captains, and fishing enthusiasts for several days of offshore competition, waterfront activities, and community celebrations. The tournament serves as a fun and educational introduction to sportfishing while emphasizing conservation, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of September 20, 2027 - September 26, 2027
Saturday, September 25th
Emerald Isle

The Emerald Isle Fishing Tournament is an annual community event that brings together anglers, families, visitors, and local businesses for a day of friendly competition and coastal tradition. Held in Emerald Isle on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, the tournament celebrates the area’s rich fishing heritage while supporting charitable and community-focused initiatives. Proceeds from the event help fund scholarships for local students, waterway improvement projects, and other efforts that benefit the Emerald Isle community.

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Radio Island

Visitors cruising along US Highway 70 in between the towns of Morehead City and Beaufort will briefly travel over a small parcel of land that makes a momentary appearance in between the two on-the-water bridges. This small slip of terrain is known...

Coral  Cottage in Beaufort Historical Di...

The Coral is our freshly refreshed compact studio that has a queen size bed, no kitchen but a modest refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, TV & dvd player, wifi, 2 cruiser bicycles and helmets, 2 body boards, cooler, 2 beach towels, 2 beach chairs...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Pelican's Roost, Oceanfront House in Pin...

Get ready to be Wowed! Pelican's Roost is an impressive home on the Atlantic Ocean. The home offers 4 sizeable bedrooms, 4 full baths, providing plenty of room for family and friends. This home is also Pet Friendly, so your furry family member can...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

White Gables Cottage, Oceanside Duplex i...

White Gables Cottage is a 2 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, Oceanside Duplex. With a short walk to a public beach access, you¡re sure to appreciate the salty air on the furnished deck! White Gables Cottage is ideal for the beach-goer or the fisherman. Come...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...