Wilmington, NC Fishing Tournaments Events - 2019 Schedule

The fall season is prime time when it comes to exceptional fishing, and anglers of all varieties can get their lines wet by participating in the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament. Based at the local Southport Marina and featuring tons of prizes for anglers who sign up every year, this multiple day fishing tournament is a great way to explore the expansive waters of the Cape Fear region while landing in some big cash prizes along the way.

Encourage the youngest folks in your crew to foster and grow a love of fishing along the North Carolina coastline with this annual tournament that is designed with the area’s youngest anglers in mind. The Captain Charlie Kids Fishing Tournament is a fun and exciting fishing tournament that highlights the great catches of the fall, and which gives kids an opportunity to drop a line in the hopes of reeling in some great catches, and hopefully some great prizes too.

October is prime fishing time on the coastline of North Carolina, and visitors can join in the fun and enjoy a little competition with big potential prizes at the annual Pleasure Island Surf Fishing Challenge. Known as one of the best land-based surf fishing tournaments on the beach, this annual competition is a great way to enjoy the fantastic fall fishing while potentially scoring thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.