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Billfish Tournament Guide
From the biggest marlin and heftiest paydays to the best parties and the toughest competition, there’s a billfish tournament to suit just about anyone. Here is our comprehensive guide to fishing tournaments for marlin and sailfish worldwide.
JANUARY BILLFISH TOURNAMENTS
Lenny Schelin Memorial Tournament
Date: January 1 - 9, 2021Location: Ft. Pierce, Florida
Region: Florida East CoastFish for Holly Sailfish Tournament
Date: Jan. 3-4, 2020
Location: Islamorada, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Pelican Yacht Club Invitational
Date: Jan. 7-11, 2020
Location: Ft. Pierce, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: Jan. 6-9, 2021
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Pelagic Rock Star Offshore Tournament
Date: Jan. 15-17, 2021
Location: Quepos, Costa Rica
Region: Central America
Gold Cup Invitational Fishing Tournament
Date: Jan. 12-16, 2021
Location: Palm Beach, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Torneio Marlin Azul de Cabo Frio
Date: TBD
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Region: South America
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Date: Jan. 18-19, 2021
Location: Los Sueños, Costa Rica
Region: Central America
Los Sueños Signature Triple Crown, Leg I
Date: Jan. 20-23, 2021
Location: Los Sueños, Costa Rica
Region: Central America
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: Jan. 13-17, 2021
Location: Singer Island, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Reef Cup Invitational Sailfish Tournament
Date: Jan. 22-25, 2020
Location: Key Largo, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Date: Jan. 22-25, 2020
Location: Singer Island, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Mauritius Billfish Release International Tournament
Date: Jan. 23-26, 2020
Location: l’Estuaire, La Balise Marina, Mauritius
Region: International
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Date: Jan. 24-26, 2020
Location: Islamorada, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Spice Island Billfish Tournament
Date: Jan. 26-30, 2020
Location: St. Georges, Grenada
Region: Caribbean Sea
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Islamorada Fishing Club Captain's Cup Sailfish Tournament
Date: Jan. 29-30, 2020
Location: Islamorada, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Date: Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2020
Location: Buddina, Queensland
Region: Australia
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
February Billfish Tournaments
South Indian Ocean Billfish Competition
Date: Feb. 2-8, 2020
Location: Black River, Mauritius
Region: International
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventIsland Time Fishing Tournament
Date: Feb. 4-8, 2020
Location: Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Region: West Coast and MexicoEmeril Lagasse Foundation's Line, Vine and Dine
Date: Feb. 6-8, 2020
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Region: Florida East CoastDate: Feb. 17-21, 2021
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: Feb. 20-23, 2020
Location: Port Stephens, New South Wales
Region: Australia
Pescadora Billfish Championship
Date: Feb. 18-20, 2021
Location: Quepos, Costa Rica
Region: Central America
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Los Sueños Signature Triple Crown, Leg II
Date: Feb. 24-27, 2021
Location: Los Sueños, Costa Rica
Region: Central America
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventIslamorada Women's Sailfish Tournament Date: TBD
Location: Islamorada, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
March Billfish Tournaments
Jimmy Johnson National Billfish Champ
Date: March 2-6, 2021
Location: Key Largo, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventGreat Marlin Open Tournament
Date: March 9-14, 2020
Location: Aitutaki, Cook IslandsRegion: International
Date: Mar. 12-14, 2020
Location: La Romana, Dominican Republic
Region: Caribbean Sea
Date: March 13-21, 2020
Location: Exmouth, Western Australia
Region: Australia
Date: March 19-21, 2020
Location: Quepos, Costa Rica
Region: Central America
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Halco Abrolhos Islands Game Fishing Tournament
Date: March 21-27, 2020
Location: Albrolhols Islands, Western Australia
Region: AustraliaOcean Reef Sailfish Classic
Date: March 26-28, 2020
Location: Key Largo, Florida
Region: Florida East CoastLos Sueños Signature Triple Crown, Leg III
Date: March 17-20, 2021
Location: Los Sueños, Costa Rica
Region: Central America
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
The Masters Angling Tournament
Date: Feb. 28-March 4, 2021
Location: Los Sueños, Costa Rica
Region: Central AmericaDate: March 31-April 4, 2020
Location: Crown Point, Trinidad and Tobago
Region: Caribbean Sea
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
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April Billfish Tournaments
Viking Yachts Key West Challenge
Date: April 7-11, 2021
Location: Key West, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: April 7-11, 2021
Location: Miami Beach, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: April 15-18, 2020
Location: Abaco, Bahamas
Region: The Bahamas
Date: April 16-18, 2020
Location: Quepos, Costa Rica
Region: Central America
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Date: April 17-19, 2020
Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
Region: Australia
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Date: April 18-20, 2020
Location: Jurien Bay, Western Australia
Region: Australia
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
White Marlin Smackdown
Date: April 19-22, 2020
Location: Cat Island, The Bahamas
Region: The BahamasGuatemala Billfish Invitational
Date: April 23-27, 2020
Location: Puerto San Jose, Guatemala
Region: Central America
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
The Shootout (Production vs Custom)
Date: April 29-May 2, 2020
Location: Abaco, Bahamas
Region: The Bahamas
Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament
Date: April 30-May 3, 2020
Location: Cayman Brac/Grand Cayman
Region: Caribbean Sea
Barbados International Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Port St. Charles, Barbados
Region: Caribbean Sea
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Game Fishing Association of Papua New Guinea National Titles
Date: TBD
Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Region: International
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
May Billfish Tournaments
International Light Tackle Tournament Assocation
Date: May 3-9, 2020
Location: Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Region: Central America
Bohicket Marina Billfish Invitational
Date: May 5-8, 2021
Location: John's Island, South Carolina
Region: East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: May 7-9, 2020
Location: Chub Cay, Bahamas
Region: The Bahamas
Hatteras Village Offshore Open
Date: May 12-16, 2020
Location: Hatteras, North Carolina
Region: East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: May 12-17, 2020
Location: Orange Beach, Alabama
Region: Gulf Coast Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: May 13-16, 2020
Location: Abaco, Bahamas
Region: The Bahamas
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: May 19-23, 2020
Location: Cayman Islands
Region: Caribbean Sea
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Northeast Florida Marlin Association Bluewater Tournament
Date: May 21-24, 2020
Location: St. Augustine, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Mobile Big Game Fishing Club Memorial Day Tournament
Date: May 21-25, 2020
Location: Orange Beach, Alabama
Region: Gulf Coast
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament
Date: May 26-29, 2021
Location: Georgetown, South Carolina
Region: East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic
Date: May 26-31, 2020
Location: Venice, Louisiana
Region: Gulf Coast
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament
Date: May 27-30, 2020
Location: Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Region: East Coast
Swansboro Rotary Memorial Day Tournament
Date: May 21-24, 2020
Location: Swansboro, North Carolina
Region: East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Mikie Pigott Jr. Memorial Classic / Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament
Date: May 28-31, 2020
Location: Antigua, West Indies
Region: Caribbean Sea
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Tobago International Game Fishing Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Charlotteville, Tobago
Region: Caribbean Sea
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Date: TBD
Location: Baker's Bay, Bahamas
Region: The Bahamas
Cabeza de Toro White Marlin Invitational
Date: TBD
Location: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Region: Caribbean Sea
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Port Hacking 100 (Sydney, NSW)
Date: TBD
Location: Burraneer, New South Wales
Region: Australia
June Billfish Tournaments
Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
Date: June 1-7, 2020
Location: Biloxi, Mississippi
Region: Gulf Coast
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventCaicos Classic Billfish Release Tournament
Date: Cancelled for 2020
Location: Turks and Caicos Islands
Region: Caribbean Sea
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Keli Wagner Lady Angler Tournament
Date: June 5-6, 2020
Location: Morehead City, North Carolina
Region: East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventBig Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
Date: June 5-13, 2019
Location: Morehead City, North Carolina
Region: East CoastLouisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
Date: June 8-14, 2020
Location: Grand Isle, Louisiana
Region: Gulf Coast
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Date: June 23-26, 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Region: East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
Date: June 17-21, 2020
Location: Sandestin, Florida
Region: Gulf Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Pensacola International Billfish Tournament
Date: June 24-28, 2020
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Region: Gulf Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: June 12-14, 2020
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Region: Hawaii
Capt. Marlin Parker's Marlin Magic Lure Tournament
Date: Cancelled for 2020
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Region: Hawaii
Hatteras Marlin Club Blue Marlin Release Tournament
Date: June 21-27, 2020
Location: Hatteras, North Carolina
Region: East Coast
69th Annual Ernest Hemingway International Billfish Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Havana, Cuba
Region: Caribbean Sea
July Billfish Tournaments
Date: July 3-5, 2020
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Region: Hawaii
Blue Marlin World Cup
Date: July 4, 2020
Location: Worldwide
Region: International
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventDate: July 7-9, 2020
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Region: Hawaii
South Jersey Yacht Sales Offshore Showdown
Date: July 8-11, 2020
Location: Cape May, New Jersey
Region: Northeast
Hatteras Grand Slam Tournament
Date: July 8-11, 2020
Location: Hatteras, North Carolina
Region: East CoastBermuda Big Game Classic
Date: July 19-22, 2020
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda
Region: Bermuda
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventOcean City Tuna Tournament
Date: July 10-12, 2020
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Region: NortheastDate: July 15-17, 2020
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda
Region: Bermuda
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Date: July 15-18, 2020
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda
Region: Bermuda
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Blue Marlin Grand Championship
Date: July 15-19, 2020
Location: Orange Beach, Alabama
Region: Gulf Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: July 21-24, 2021
Location: Edisto Island, South Carolina
Region: East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: July 9-12, 2020
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Region: Hawaii
MEGADOCK Billfishing Tournament
Date: July 14-17, 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Location: East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Sea Horse Anglers Club Tournament
Date: July 23-26, 2020
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda
Region: Bermuda
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventLone Star Shootout
Date: July 21-25, 2020
Location: Port O'Connor, Texas
Region: Gulf Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventBeach Haven White Marlin Invitational
Date: July 21-25, 2020
Location: Beach Haven, New Jersey
Region: Northeast
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Date: July 22-25, 2020
Location: Key West, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
New Orleans Big Game Fishing Club Invitational
Date: July 23-25, 2020
Location: Metarie, Louisiana
Region: Gulf Coast
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Carolina Boat Builders Tournament
Date: July 22-25, 2020
Location: Manteo, North Carolina
Region: East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Yacht Club of Stone Harbor Marlin Tournament
Date: July 23-26, 2020
Location: Cape May, New Jersey
Region: Northeast
Mobile Big Game Fishing Club Billfish Limited Tournament
Date: July 24-26, 2020
Location: Orange Beach, Alabama
Region: Gulf Coast
Date: July 25-26, 2020
Location: Worldwide
Region: International
Date: July 28-Aug. 1, 2020
Location: Freeport, Texas
Region: Gulf Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Hawaii International Billfish Tournament
Date: July 29-August 2, 2020
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Region: Hawaii
Texas International Fishing Tournament
Date: July 29-Aug. 2, 2020
Location: Port Isabel, Texas
Region: Gulf Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
NC Ducks Unlimited Band the Billfish Tournament
Date: July 22-25, 2020
Location: Morehead City, North Carolina
Region: East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Boys and Girls Club Billfish Classic
Date: July 16-18, 2020
Location: Beaufort, North Carolina
Region: East Coast
August Billfish Tournaments
White Marlin Open
Date: August 3-7, 2020
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Region: Northeast
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventTexas Legends Billfish Tournament
Date: August 5-9, 2020
Location: Port Aransas, Texas
Region: Gulf Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventDate: August 6-8, 2020
Location: The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL
Region: Gulf Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: August 7-9, 2020
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Region: Hawaii
Presidential Flamingo Fishing Rodeo
Date: August 7-9, 2020
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica
Region: Central America
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventAlice Kelly Ladies-Only Billfish Tournament
Date: August 8-9, 2020
Location: Manteo, North Carolina
Region: East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: August 10-13, 2020
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Region: Hawaii
Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament
Date: August 10-14, 2020
Location: Manteo, North Carolina
Region: East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: August 13-16, 2020
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Region: Hawaii
Date: August 15-18, 2020
Location: Port Aransas, Texas
Region: Gulf Coast
The MidAtlantic
Date: August 16-21, 2020
Location: Cape May, New Jersey
Region: Northeast
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventVirginia Beach Billfish Tournament
Date: August 19-22, 2020
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Region: East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: August 20-23, 2020
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Region: Hawaii
International Billfish Tournament of San Juan
Date: TBD
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Region: Caribbean Sea
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventWhite Marlin Shootout
Date: TBD
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Region: Gulf CoastMarlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: August 13-15, 2020
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Region: Northeast
Old Salt LOOP Tournament
Date: August 18-22, 2020
Location: Madeira Beach, Florida
Region: Gulf Coast
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventManasquan River Marlin and Tuna Club Offshore Open
Date: August 29-Sept. 5, 2020
Location: Cape May, New Jersey
Region: NortheastCairns Bluewater Billfish Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Fitzroy Island, Queensland
Region: Australia
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventDate: TBD
Location: Panama City Beach, Florida
Region: Gulf Coast
Date: August 4-8, 2020
Location: East Cape, Mexico
Region: West Coast and Mexico
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September Billfish Tournaments
Mobile Big Game Fishing Club Labor Day Tournament
Date: Sept. 3-7, 2020
Location: Orange Beach, Alabama
Region: Gulf Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: Sept. 17-20, 2020
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Region: Hawaii
Tavira Offshore Classic Marlin Cup
Date: August 30-Sept. 3, 2020
Location: Algarve, Portugal
Region: International
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Channel Islands Billfish Tournament
Date: September 12-16
Location: Oxnard, California
Region: West Coast and Mexico
Date: TBD
Location: Scrub Island, British Virgin Islands
Region: Caribbean Sea
Roatan International Fishing Tournament Date: TBD
Location: Roatan, Honduras
Region: Caribbean Sea
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Saltwater Sisters Ladies Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Stuart, Florida
Region: Florida East CoastDate: TBD
Location: Port Vila, Vanuatu
Region: International
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament
Date: Sept. 27-Oct. 4, 2020
Location: Port Antonio, Jamaica
Region: Caribbean Sea
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
October Billfish Tournaments
Bluewater Babes Fish for a Cure
Date: Postponed until 2021
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventLos Cabos Billfish Tournament
Date: October 11-15, 2020
Location: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Region: West Coast and Mexico
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventBisbee's Los Cabos Offshore Tournament
Date: October 15-18, 2020
Location: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Region: West Coast and Mexico
Bisbee's Black and Blue Marlin Tournament Date: October 20-24, 2020
Location: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Region: West Coast and Mexico
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Puerto Del Rey Billfish Tournament
Date: Oct. 22-24, 2020
Location: Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Region: Caribbean Sea
Date: October 29-31, 2020
Location: Lizard Island, Australia
Region: Australia
Presidential Aruba Caribbean Cup
Date: October 16-18, 2020
Location: Oranjestad, Aruba
Region: Caribbean Sea
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
International Cap Cana Billfish Shootout
Date: TBD
Location: Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Region: Caribbean Sea
International Martinique Billfish Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Marina du Marin, Martinique
Region: Caribbean Sea
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventSt. Lucia International Billfish Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Rodney Bay, St. Lucia
Region: Caribbean Sea
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
November Billfish Tournaments
No Sancocho Sailfish Shootout
Date: Nov. 5-7, 2020
Location: Puerto San Jose, Guatemala
Region: Central AmericaLos Cabos Big Game Charter Boat Classic
Date: Nov. 17-20, 2020
Location: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Region: West Coast and Mexico
El Salvador International Billfish Tournament
Date: Nov. 18-21, 2020
Location: Bahia del Sol, El Salvador
Region: Central America
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventPirate's Cove Sailfish Classic
Date: TBD
Location: Stuart, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
December Billfish Tournaments
Costa Offshore World Championship
Date: December 6-11, 2020
Location: Quepos, Costa Rica
Region: Central America
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Islamorada, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventStuart Sailfish Club Light Tackle Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Stuart, Florida
Region: Florida East Coast
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
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U.S. Northeast
South Jersey Yacht Sales Offshore Showdown
Date: July 8-11, 2020
Location: Cape May, New JerseyOcean City Tuna Tournament
Date: July 10-12, 2020
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventBeach Haven White Marlin Invitational
Date: July 21-25, 2020
Location: Beach Haven, New Jersey
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventYacht Club of Stone Harbor Marlin Tournament
Date: July 23-26, 2020
Location: Cape May, New JerseyWhite Marlin Open
Date: August 3-7, 2020
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventPoor Girls Open
Date: August 13-15, 2020
Location: Ocean City, MarylandThe MidAtlantic
Date: August 16-21, 2020
Location: Cape May, New Jersey
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventManasquan River Marlin and Tuna Club Offshore Open
Date: August 29-Sept. 5, 2020
Location: Cape May, New Jersey
U.S. East Coast
Bohicket Marina Billfish Invitational
Date: May 5-8, 2021
Location: John's Island, South Carolina
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventHatteras Village Offshore Open
Date: May 12-16, 2020
Location: Hatteras, North Carolina
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventGeorgetown Blue Marlin Tournament
Date: May 26-29, 2021
Location: Georgetown, South Carolina
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventSwansboro Rotary Memorial Day Tournament
Date: May 21-24, 2020
Location: Swansboro, North Carolina
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventCape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament
Date: May 27-30, 2020
Location: Wrightsville Beach, North CarolinaKeli Wagner Lady Angler Tournament
Date: June 5-6, 2020
Location: Morehead City, North Carolina
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
Date: June 5-13, 2020
Location: Morehead City, North Carolina
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventCarolina Billfish Classic
Date: June 23-26, 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventHatteras Marlin Club Blue Marlin Release Tournament
Date: June 21-27, 2020
Location: Hatteras, North CarolinaHatteras Grand Slam Tournament
Date: July 8-11, 2020
Location: Hatteras, North CarolinaEdisto Billfish Tournament
Date: July 21-24, 2021
Location: Edisto Island, South Carolina
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
MEGADOCK Billfishing TournamentDate: July 14-17, 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Boys and Girls Club Billfish Classic
Date: July 16-18, 2020
Location: Beaufort, North CarolinaCarolina Boat Builders Tournament
Date: July 22-25, 2020
Location: Manteo, North Carolina
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventNC Ducks Unlimited Band the Billfish Tournament
Date: July 22-25, 2020
Location: Morehead City, North Carolina
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventAlice Kelly Ladies-Only Billfish Tournament
Date: August 8-9, 2020
Location: Manteo, North Carolina
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventPirate's Cove Billfish Tournament
Date: August 10-14, 2020
Location: Manteo, North Carolina
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventVirginia Beach Billfish Tournament
Date: August 19-22, 2020
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Florida East Coast
Lenny Schelin Memorial Tournament
Date: January 1 - 9, 2021
Location: Ft. Pierce, Florida
Gold Cup Invitational Fishing Tournament
Date: Jan. 12-16, 2021
Location: Palm Beach, Florida
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventFish for Holly Sailfish Tournament
Date: Jan. 3-4, 2020
Location: Islamorada, FloridaPelican Yacht Club Invitational
Date: Jan. 7-11, 2020
Location: Ft. Pierce, Florida
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventSilver Sailfish Derby
Date: Jan. 6-9, 2021
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventOperation Sailfish
Date: Jan. 13-17, 2021
Location: Singer Island, Florida
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventReef Cup Invitational Sailfish Tournament
Date: Jan. 22-25, 2020
Location: Key Largo, FloridaIslamorada Fishing Club Captain's Cup Sailfish Tournament
Date: Jan. 29-30, 2020
Location: Islamorada, Florida
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventBuccaneeer Cup
Date: Jan. 22-25, 2020
Location: Singer Island, Florida
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventCheeca Lodge Presidential
Date: Jan. 24-26, 2020
Location: Islamorada, Florida
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventIslamorada Women's Sailfish Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Islamorada, FloridaEmeril Lagasse Foundation's Line, Vine and Dine
Date: Feb. 6-8, 2020
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FloridaSailfish Challenge
Date: Feb. 17-21, 2021
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventJimmy Johnson National Billfish Champ.
Date: March 2-6, 2021
Location: Key Largo, Florida
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventOcean Reef Sailfish Classic
Date: March 26-28, 2020
Location: Key Largo, FloridaViking Yachts Key West Challenge
Date: April 7-11, 2021
Location: Key West, Florida
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventDate: April 7-11, 2021
Location: Miami Beach, Florida
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Northeast Florida Marlin Association Bluewater Tournament
Date: May 21-24, 2020
Location: St. Augustine, Florida
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventKey West Marlin Tournament
Date: July 22-25, 2020
Location: Key West, Florida
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventSaltwater Sisters Ladies Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Stuart, FloridaBluewater Babes Fish for a Cure
Date: Postponed until 2021
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventPirate's Cove Sailfish Classic
Date: TBD
Location: Stuart, FloridaIslamorada Sailfish Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Islamorada, Florida
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventStuart Sailfish Club Light Tackle Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Stuart, Florida
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
U.S. Gulf Coast
Orange Beach Billfish Classic
Date: May 12-17, 2020
Location: Orange Beach, Alabama
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventMobile Big Game Fishing Club Memorial Day Tournament
Date: May 21-25, 2020
Location: Orange Beach, Alabama
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventCajun Canyons Billfish Classic
Date: May 26-31, 2020
Location: Venice, Louisiana
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventMississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
Date: June 1-7, 2020
Location: Biloxi, Mississippi
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventLouisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
Date: June 8-14, 2020
Location: Grand Isle, Louisiana
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
Date: June 17-21, 2020
Location: Sandestin, FloridaMarlin Madness Qualifying Event
Date: August 6-8, 2020
Location: The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Pensacola International Billfish Tournament
Date: June 24-28, 2020
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventBlue Marlin Grand Championship
Date: July 15-19, 2020
Location: Orange Beach, Alabama
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventDate: August 15-18, 2020
Location: Port Aransas, Texas
Texas Billfish Classic
Date: July 28-Aug. 1, 2020
Location: Freeport, Texas
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventLone Star Shootout
Date: July 21-25, 2020
Location: Port O'Connor, Texas
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventMobile Big Game Fishing Club Billfish Limited Tournament
Date: July 24-26, 2020
Location: Orange Beach, AlabamaTexas International Fishing Tournament
Date: July 29-Aug. 2, 2020
Location: Port Isabel, Texas
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventTexas Legends Billfish Tournament
Date: August 5-9, 2020
Location: Port Aransas, Texas
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventNew Orleans Big Game Fishing Club Invitational
Date: July 23-25, 2020
Location: Metarie, Louisiana
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventGrand Lagoon Grand Slam
Date: TBD
Location: Panama City Beach, FloridaWhite Marlin Shootout
Date: TBD
Location: Pensacola, FloridaMarlin Madness Qualifying Event
Old Salt LOOP Tournament
Date: August 18-22, 2020
Location: Madeira Beach, Florida
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventMobile Big Game Fishing Club Labor Day Tournament
Date: Sept. 3-7, 2020
Location: Orange Beach, Alabama
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
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U.S. West Coast and Mexico
Island Time Fishing Tournament
Date: Feb. 4-8, 2020
Location: Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventEast Cape Offshore Tournament
Date: August 4-8, 2020
Location: East Cape, MexicoChannel Islands Billfish Tournament
Date: September 12-16
Location: Oxnard, CaliforniaLos Cabos Billfish Tournament
Date: October 11-15, 2020
Location: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventBisbee's Los Cabos Offshore Tournament
Date: October 15-18, 2020
Location: Cabo San Lucas, MexicoBisbee's Black and Blue Marlin Tournament
Date: October 20-24, 2020
Location: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventLos Cabos Big Game Charter Boat Classic
Date: Nov. 17-20, 2020
Location: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Hawaii
Rock n' Reel Hawaiian Open
Date: June 12-14, 2020
Location: Kona, HawaiiKona Kickoff
Date: July 3-5, 2020
Location: Kona, HawaiiCapt. Marlin Parker's Marlin Magic Lure Tournament
Date: Cancelled for 2020
Location: Kona, HawaiiDate: July 7-9, 2020
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Firecracker Open
Date: August 7-9, 2020
Location: Kona, HawaiiKona Throw Down
Date: August 10-13, 2020
Location: Kona, HawaiiKona Skins Derby
Date: August 13-16, 2020
Location: Kona, HawaiiHawaii Lure Makers Challenge
Date: July 9-12, 2020
Location: Kona, HawaiiHawaii International Billfish Tournament
Date: July 29-August 2, 2020
Location: Kona, HawaiiBig Island Marlin Tournament
Date: August 20-23, 2020
Location: Kona, HawaiiIt's a Wrap Tournament
Date: Sept. 17-20, 2020
Location: Kona, Hawaii
The Bahamas
White Marlin Roundup
Date: April 15-18, 2020
Location: Abaco, BahamasWhite Marlin Smackdown
Date: April 19-22, 2020
Location: Cat Island, The BahamasDate: May 7-9, 2020
Location: Chub Cay, Bahamas
Date: May 13-16, 2020
Location: Abaco, Bahamas
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Baker's Bay Invitational
Date: TBD
Location: Baker's Bay, Bahamas
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventThe Shootout (Production vs Custom)
Date: April 29-May 2, 2020
Location: Abaco, Bahamas
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Caribbean Sea
Spice Island Billfish Tournament
Date: Jan. 26-30, 2020
Location: St. Georges, Grenada
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventMarina Casa de Campo Open
Date: Mar. 12-14, 2020
Location: La Romana, Dominican RepublicBarbados International Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Port St. Charles, Barbados
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventMarlin Madness Tournament
Date: March 31-April 4, 2020
Location: Crown Point, Trinidad and Tobago
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventCaribbean White Marlin Tournament
Date: May 1-4, 2019
Location: Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventCayman Islands International Fishing Tournament
Date: April 30-May 3, 2020
Location: Cayman Islands
Date: May 19-23, 2020
Location: Cayman Islands
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Tobago International Game Fishing Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Charlotteville, Tobago
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventCabeza de Toro White Marlin Invitational
Date: TBD
Location: Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicMikie Pigott Jr. Memorial Classic / Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament
Date: May 28-31, 2020
Location: Antigua, West Indies
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event69th Annual Ernest Hemingway International Billfish Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Havana, CubaCaicos Classic Billfish Release Tournament
Date: Cancelled for 2020
Location: Turks and Caicos Islands
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventInternational Billfish Tournament of San Juan
Date: TBD
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventDate: TBD
Location: Scrub Island, British Virgin Islands
Roatan International Fishing Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Roatan, Honduras
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventPort Antonio International Marlin Tournament
Date: Sept. 27-Oct. 4, 2020
Location: Port Antonio, Jamaica
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventPresidential Aruba Caribbean Cup
Date: October 16-18, 2020
Location: Oranjestad, Aruba
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventInternational Martinique Billfish Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Marina du Marin, Martinique
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventSt. Lucia International Billfish Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: Rodney Bay, St. Lucia
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventPuerto Del Rey Billfish Tournament
Date: Oct. 22-24, 2020
Location: Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Central America
Pelagic Rock Star Offshore Tournament
Date: Jan. 15-17, 2021
Location: Quepos, Costa RicaLos Sueños Ladies Tournament
Date: Jan. 18-19, 2021
Location: Los Sueños, Costa RicaLos Sueños Signature Triple Crown, Leg I
Date: Jan. 20-23, 2021
Location: Los Sueños, Costa Rica
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventPescadora Billfish Championship
Date: Feb. 18-20, 2021
Location: Quepos, Costa Rica
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventLos Sueños Signature Triple Crown, Leg II
Date: Feb. 24-27, 2021
Location: Los Sueños, Costa Rica
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventQuepos Billfish Cup
Date: March 19-21, 2020
Location: Quepos, Costa Rica
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventLos Sueños Signature Triple Crown, Leg III
Date: March 17-20, 2021
Location: Los Sueños, Costa RicaThe Masters Angling Tournament
Date: Feb. 28-March 4, 2021
Location: Los Sueños, Costa Rica
Marlin Madness Qualifying EventMarina Pez Vela Open
Date: April 16-18, 2020
Location: Quepos, Costa Rica
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventCosta Offshore World Championship
Date: April 19-24, 2020
Location: Quepos, Costa Rica
Region: Central America
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Guatemala Billfish Invitational
Date: April 23-27, 2020
Location: Puerto San Jose, GuatemalaInternational Light Tackle Tournament Assocation
Date: May 3-9, 2020
Location: Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Presidential Flamingo Fishing Rodeo
Date: August 7-9, 2020
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventNo Sancocho Sailfish Shootout
Date: Nov. 5-7, 2020
Location: Puerto San Jose, GuatemalaEl Salvador International Billfish Tournament
Date: Nov. 18-21, 2020
Location: Bahia del Sol, El Salvador
Marlin Madness Qualifying Event
Bermuda
Bermuda Billfish Blast
Date: July 15-18, 2020
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventBermuda Billfish Release Cup
Date: July 15-17, 2020
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventBermuda Big Game Classic
Date: July 19-22, 2020
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventSea Horse Anglers Club Tournament
Date: July 23-26, 2020
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda
Marlin Madness and Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
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Australia
Sunshine Coast GFC Classic
Date: Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2020
Location: Buddina, Queensland
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventNew South Wales Interclub
Date: Feb. 20-23, 2020
Location: Port Stephens, New South WalesHalco Abrolhos Islands Game Fishing Tournament
Date: March 21-27, 2020
Location: Albrolhols Islands, Western AustraliaGamex 2019
Date: March 13-21, 2020
Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventGarmin Blue Marlin Classic
Date: April 17-19, 2020
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventDate: April 18-20, 2020
Location: Jurien Bay, Western Australia
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
Date: October 29-31, 2020
Location: Lizard Island, Australia
Gamex 2019
Date: March 13-21, 2020
Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventGarmin Blue Marlin Classic
Date: April 17-19, 2020
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
South America
Torneio Marlin Azul de Cabo Frio
Date: TBD
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event
International
Mauritius Billfish Release International Tournament
Date: Jan. 23-26, 2020
Location: l’Estuaire, La Balise Marina, Mauritius
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventSouth Indian Ocean Billfish Competition
Date: Feb. 2-8, 2020
Location: Black River, Mauritius
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventGreat Marlin Open Tournament
Date: March 9-14, 2020
Location: Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Game Fishing Association of Papua New Guinea National Titles
Date: TBD
Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventBlue Marlin World Cup
Date: July 4, 2020
Location: WorldwideSwordfish Cup
Date: July 25-26, 2020
Location: WorldwideTavira Offshore Classic Marlin Cup
Date: August 30-Sept. 3, 2020
Location: Algarve, Portugal
Offshore World Championship Qualifying EventVanuatu Marlin Classic
Date: TBD
Location: Port Vila, Vanuatu
Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event