There are several fishing tournaments held annually in Northwest Florida, which is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. These are just a few examples of the many fishing tournaments held annually in Northwest Florida. Fishing enthusiasts can find many other options throughout the year, depending on their preferred species and location.
May
Bay Point InvitationalThis is a fishing tournament that takes place in Panama City Beach in May each year. It focuses on catching red snapper and other species found in the Gulf of Mexico.LINK |
June
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Emerald Coast Blue Marlin ClassicThis is a high-stakes tournament that takes place in June each year in Destin. It focuses on catching blue marlin and other big game fish. Pensacola International Billfish Tournament: This tournament takes place in Pensacola in July each year and is one of the oldest billfish tournaments in the world. It features offshore fishing for marlin, sailfish, and other big game fish.LINK |
July
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Pensacola International Billfish TournamentThis tournament takes place in Pensacola in July each year and is one of the oldest billfish tournaments in the world. It features offshore fishing for marlin, sailfish, and other big game fish.LINK |
October
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Destin Fising RodeoThe Destin Fishing Rodeo began in May of 1948 to bring people to Destin. It worked! Destin shortly became known as a summer tourist destination and “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”. The Destin Fishing Rodeo is the ultimate fishing tournament for salt water anglers of all ages. The Rodeo founders, people such as Howard Marler, Jewel Melvin and Willie Marler, decided that moving the Rodeo to October would lengthen the tourist season another month. Today the Rodeo is held October 1- 31.LINK |