Let it unfold.
Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.
Sep 7 – Sep 10, 2006
Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament
Atlantic Beach
The largest all-cash tournament in the US is the Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament during…
North Carolina
Fishing Tournaments in North Carolina
28 events found
Take less, experience more.
What you carry matters less than what you notice.
Oct 21 – Dec 2, 2006
Gordie McAdams’ Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament
Emerald Isle
Annual (surf and pier, ocean or bay) fishing competition from Atlantic Beach to Emerald Isle…
Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
Jan 1 – Jan 23, 2015
Dennis Lighthart & Red Drum Pottery
Elizabeth City
Painting & sculpture exhibit.
Stay curious.
A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.
Mar 7 – Mar 7, 2026
Oak Hollow Spring Bass Tournament
High Point
Annual Spring Bass Tournament (One or Two Man Team). Optional $10 Big Fish Pot Located…
Simple trips are often the best.
You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.
Mar 18 – Mar 18, 2026
Tryon Palace’s Fife and Drum Corps Performance
Raleigh
Middle and high school-aged musicians will bring a little colonial flavor to downtown Raleigh as…
Go where you feel alive.
Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.
Mar 28 – Mar 28, 2026
29th Annual Oak Hollow Spring Crappie Tourament
High Point
Annual Spring Crappie Tournament (Two Man Team). Optional $10 Big Fish Pot Located at the…
Worth the stop.
Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.
Apr 8 – Apr 10, 2026
Ocracoke Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament
Ocracoke
This annual catch and release tournament has teams competing for bragging rights, trophies and prizes.
Let the road decide.
Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.
May 1 – Apr 9, 2026
Annual Cobia – Inshore Attack – Tournament
Manteo
For more information call 800-422-3610,
Start early. Stay late.
The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.
May 14 – May 14, 2026
Youth Fishing Rodeo
Chapel Hill
Awards given in three age groups for several categories, along with door prizes and a…
Simple trips are often the best.
You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.
May 14 – May 16, 2026
Annual Tuna Round-Up
Manteo
The Tuna Round-Up is the kick-off event for the Pirate's Cove Big Game Tournament Series.…
Keep it easy.
The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.
May 15 – May 17, 2026
Shallotte Point Flounder Tournament
Shallotte
Flounder tournament sponsored by the Shallotte Point Volunteer Fire Department.
Find your way.
There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.
May 16 – May 16, 2026
Oak Hollow Youth Fishing Derby
High Point
Annual Youth Fishing Derby. Ages 1-15. Family Fun with Prizes and Trophies in each Age…
Follow what feels interesting.
Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.
Jun 5 – Jun 6, 2026
Big Rock Lady Angler Tournament
Morehead City
The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is an exciting Crystal Coast tradition in mid-June, fished…
More road, less rush.
There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.
Jun 5 – Jun 13, 2026
Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament
Morehead City
The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is an exciting Crystal Coast tradition in mid-June. The…
Pause when it feels right.
Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.
Jul 2 – Jul 5, 2026
Annual Carolina Boat Builders Tournament
Manteo
The mission of the Dare County Boat Builders Foundation is to develop, encourage and promote…
Let the road decide.
Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.
Jul 3 – Jul 4, 2026
Greater Wilmington King Mackerel Tournament
Wilmington
Registration will be at Johnson Marine with Capt. Meeting at 7:00 pm on the 27th.…
Find your way.
There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.
Jul 10 – Jul 12, 2026
Long Bay Lady Angler King Mackerel Tournament
Oak Island
A ladies king mackerel tournament sponsored by the Oak Island Fishing Club. The largest ladies…
Follow what feels interesting.
Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.
Jul 25 – Jul 26, 2026
Annual Alice Kelly Ladies Only Memorial Billfish Tournament
Manteo
Leading up to the Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament the ladies get their turn to reel…
Go a little further.
The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.
Jul 27 – Jul 31, 2026
Annual Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament
Manteo
The annual Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament is a world-class event and home to the State…
Simple trips are often the best.
You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.
Aug 7 – Jul 9, 2026
Annual ‘Allison’ White Marlin Release Tournament
Manteo
For more information call 800-422-3610.
Simple trips are often the best.
You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.
Aug 14 – Aug 16, 2026
Annual Sneads Ferry Rotary King Mackerel Tournament
Sneads Ferry
This Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) event continues to be acclaimed by North Carolina sports fishermen…
Start early. Stay late.
The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.
Sep 12 – Sep 12, 2026
Captain Charlies Kids Fishing Tournament
Southport
An event that is co-sponsored by the Southport Parks & Recreation Department and the Southport…
The road is the experience.
Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.
Sep 13 – Sep 15, 2026
Hatteras Village Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament
Hatteras
Stay curious.
A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.
Sep 19 – Sep 19, 2026
Kayak Fishing Tournament
Nags Head
Please contact us for details at 1-877-FLY-THIS or email [email protected]