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Wahoo Tournaments

Wahoo tournaments target the ocean's fastest gamefish. Known for blistering runs that can strip a reel in seconds, wahoo are a high-speed challenge.

69

Tournaments

20

Countries

$2.6M

Total Prizes

Top Wahoo Destinations

🇺🇸United States(32)🇧🇸Bahamas(8)🇲🇽Mexico(7)🇦🇺Australia(3)🇼🇸Samoa(2)🇹🇴Tonga(2)🇸🇨Seychelles(2)🇰🇪Kenya(1)

Upcoming Wahoo Tournaments

Lenny Schelin Memorial Tournament
Jan 2–11Fri – Sun
Fort Pierce, FL
SailfishWhite MarlinBlue MarlinMahi-MahiWahooKing Mackerel🌓 Up the Moon🌕 Full Moon🌗 Down the MoonMulti-Week Event
Louisiana Tuna & Wahoo Classic
Feb 1 – Mar 30Sun – Mon
Venice, LA
Yellowfin TunaWahoo🌓 Up the Moon🌕 Full Moon🌗 Down the MoonMulti-Week Event
New South Wales Interclub
Feb 20–22Fri – Sun
Port Stephens, Australia
Black MarlinBlue MarlinStriped MarlinSailfishSpearfishSwordfishBigeye TunaBluefin TunaYellowfin TunaMahi-MahiWahooCobia
Walker's Cay Wahoo Classic
Mar 6–8Fri – Sun
Walker's Cay, Bahamas
Wahoo🌗 Down the Moon
Bluewater Bash (inaugural PMGFC event)
Mar 21–22Sat – Sun
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Blue MarlinBlack MarlinYellowfin TunaWahooMahi-Mahi
3rd Annual Chub Cay Open
Mar 26–28Thu – Sat
Chub Cay, Bahamas
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishWahooMahi-Mahi
NPDL Pacific Islands International Tournament – Samoa Leg
Apr 5–12Sun – Sun
Apia, Samoa
Blue MarlinStriped MarlinYellowfin TunaWahooMahi-Mahi🌗 Down the MoonSeriesMulti-Week Event
Final Sail
Apr 8–11Wed – Sat
Miami, FL
$513K
SailfishMahi-MahiWahooKing MackerelCobiaSeries
Chub Cay Invitational
Apr 9–11Thu – Sat
Chub Cay, Bahamas
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishWahooMahi-Mahi
Santo Fishing Competition
Apr 10–12Fri – Sun
Luganville, Vanuatu
Yellowfin TunaWahooMahi-MahiBlue MarlinBlack Marlin
Bimini Big Game Club Sportfishing Series (Billfish Segment)
Apr 13–17Mon – Fri
Alice Town, Bahamas
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishWahooMahi-Mahi
Republic Bank Sir Charles Williams International Tournament
Apr 14–18Tue – Sat
Bridgetown, Barbados
$70K
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishWahooMahi-Mahi
Abaco Beach Invitational
Apr 15–18Wed – Sat
Marsh Harbour, Bahamas
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishWahooMahi-Mahi
23rd Annual Steinlager I'a Lapo'a Fishing Tournament
Apr 18–25Sat – Sat
Pago Pago, American Samoa
Blue MarlinStriped MarlinYellowfin TunaWahooMahi-MahiMulti-Week Event
Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament
Apr 28 – May 5Tue – Tue
Cayman Islands
$75K
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishWahooYellowfin Tuna🌓 Up the Moon🌕 Full Moon🌗 Down the MoonMulti-Week Event
Exmouth King of the Reef Competition 2026
May 1 – Aug 31Fri – Mon
Exmouth, Australia
Blue MarlinStriped MarlinSailfishWahooMahi-Mahi🌓 Up the Moon🌕 Full Moon🌗 Down the MoonMulti-Week Event
Palau Sports Fishing Association Annual Tournament (33rd) – Etpison Cup
May 2–3Sat – Sun
Koror, Palau
Blue MarlinYellowfin TunaWahooMahi-Mahi🌕 Full Moon🌗 Down the Moon
27th SIGFA International Game Fishing Tournament
May 2–9Sat – Sat
Apia, Samoa
Blue MarlinStriped MarlinYellowfin TunaWahooMahi-Mahi🌕 Full Moon🌗 Down the MoonMulti-Week Event
Port Hacking 100
May 2–3Sat – Sun
Burraneer, Australia
$250K
Blue MarlinBlack MarlinStriped MarlinSailfishSpearfishYellowfin TunaBluefin TunaBigeye TunaMahi-MahiWahooCobia🌕 Full Moon🌗 Down the Moon
Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
May 3–6Sun – Wed
Venice, LA
$242K
Blue MarlinYellowfin TunaWahooMahi-Mahi🌗 Down the Moon
NPDL Pacific Islands International Tournament – Tonga Leg
May 5–10Tue – Sun
Vava'u, Tonga
Blue MarlinStriped MarlinYellowfin TunaWahooMahi-Mahi🌗 Down the MoonSeries
Baker's Bay Invitational
May 6–9Wed – Sat
Baker's Bay, Bahamas
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishWahoo
Northeast Florida Marlin Association Bluewater Tournament
May 7–9Thu – Sat
Saint Augustine, FL
Blue MarlinSailfishMahi-MahiWahoo
Northeast Florida Marlin Association (NEFMA) Bluewater Tournament
May 7–9Thu – Sat
Saint Augustine, FL
Blue MarlinSailfishMahi-MahiWahoo
Savannah Sport Fishing Club Bluewater Invitational
May 11–16Mon – Sat
Savannah, GA
$75K
Blue MarlinMahi-MahiWahoo
Hatteras Village Offshore Open
May 12–16Tue – Sat
Hatteras, NC
Blue MarlinSailfishWhite MarlinWahoo
Pompano Beach Saltwater Shootout
May 13–17Wed – Sun
Pompano Beach, FL
$200K
Mahi-MahiWahooKing MackerelCobia
Rodeo de Lanchas Mexicanas Cozumel (55th Edition)
May 15–17Fri – Sun
Cozumel, Mexico
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishWahooMahi-Mahi
Elbow Reef Classic
May 20–23Wed – Sat
Hope Town, Bahamas
$78K
MarlinMahi-MahiWahooYellowfin Tuna
Swansboro Rotary Memorial Day Blue Water Fishing Tournament
May 21–24Thu – Sun
Swansboro, NC
Blue MarlinSailfishWahooMahi-Mahi
Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic
May 26–31Tue – Sun
Venice, LA
Blue MarlinYellowfin TunaWahooMahi-Mahi🌓 Up the Moon🌕 Full Moon
Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament
May 27–30Wed – Sat
Wrightsville Beach, NC
Blue MarlinSailfishWahooMahi-Mahi🌓 Up the Moon
Torneo de Pesca Bernardo Alonso Canto (Cozumel Día de la Marina)
Jun 5–7Fri – Sun
Cozumel, Mexico
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishWahooMahi-Mahi
Swollfest Fishing Rodeo
Jun 10–13Wed – Sat
Grand Isle, LA
Yellowfin TunaWahooMahi-MahiCobia
Pompano Beach Saltwater Slam
Jun 10–14Wed – Sun
Pompano Beach, FL
$200K
Mahi-MahiWahooKing MackerelCobia
Pelagic Triple Crown of Fishing (Cabo)
Jun 11–14Thu – Sun
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
$300K
Blue MarlinBlack MarlinStriped MarlinSailfishSpearfishYellowfin TunaMahi-MahiWahoo
The In & Out Shootout
Jun 17–20Wed – Sat
Abaco Beach, Bahamas
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishSpearfishMahi-MahiWahooYellowfin Tuna
Battle for the Buckle Tournament
Jun 25–28Thu – Sun
Ocean City, MD
$5K
Bigeye TunaYellowfin TunaBluefin TunaMahi-MahiWahooSwordfish🌓 Up the Moon
North Shore Hanapaa Jackpot Fishing Tournament
Jun 25–27Thu – Sat
Haleiwa, HI
Blue MarlinYellowfin TunaWahooMahi-Mahi🌓 Up the Moon
University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame Celebrity Fishing Tournament
Jun 25–27Thu – Sat
Islamorada, FL
$11K
Mahi-MahiKing MackerelWahoo🌓 Up the Moon
MBGFC Junior Angler Tournament
Jul 3–5Fri – Sun
Orange Beach, AL
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishSpearfishYellowfin TunaBigeye TunaMahi-MahiWahooKing MackerelCobia🌗 Down the Moon
South Jersey Yacht Sales Offshore Showdown
Jul 8–11Wed – Sat
Cape May, NJ
White MarlinBlue MarlinYellowfin TunaBigeye TunaMahi-MahiWahoo
Port Aransas Deep Sea Roundup
Jul 9–12Thu – Sun
Port Aransas, TX
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishWahooYellowfin Tuna
Texas Champions Offshore Tournament
Jul 10–11Fri – Sat
Freeport, TX
Blue MarlinYellowfin TunaWahooMahi-Mahi
NC Ducks Unlimited Band the Billfish Tournament
Jul 15–18Wed – Sat
Morehead City, NC
Blue MarlinSailfishWhite MarlinWahoo
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
Jul 17–19Fri – Sun
Dauphin Island, AL
Blue MarlinSailfishWahooYellowfin TunaMahi-Mahi
Sea Horse Anglers Club Billfish Tournament
Jul 17–21Fri – Tue
Hamilton, Bermuda, Bermuda
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishSpearfishWahooMahi-Mahi
Presidential Flamingo Fishing Rodeo
Jul 17–19Fri – Sun
Flamingo, Costa Rica
SailfishBlue MarlinYellowfin TunaWahoo
Carolina Boat Builders Fishing Tournament (23rd Annual)
Jul 22–25Wed – Sat
Manteo, NC
WahooMahi-Mahi
13th Annual HUK Big Fish Classic
Jul 24–26Fri – Sun
Ocean City, United States
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishSpearfishSwordfishTunaWahooMahi-Mahi / Dolphin🌓 Up the Moon
Mobile Big Game Fishing Club Ladies Tournament
Jul 24–26Fri – Sun
Orange Beach, AL
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishYellowfin TunaWahoo🌓 Up the Moon
Texas International Fishing Tournament
Jul 29 – Aug 2Wed – Sun
Port Isabel, TX
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishWahooYellowfin Tuna🌓 Up the Moon🌕 Full Moon🌗 Down the Moon
White Marlin Open
Aug 3–8Mon – Sat
Ocean City, MD
White MarlinBlue MarlinMahi-MahiWahoo
Beach Haven White Marlin Invitational
Aug 10–15Mon – Sat
Beach Haven, NJ
$575K
White MarlinBlue MarlinMahi-MahiWahoo
The MidAtlantic
Aug 16–21Sun – Fri
Cape May, NJ
White MarlinBlue MarlinWahooMahi-Mahi
Sabah International Fishing Tournament (SIFT) 2026
Aug 20–23Thu – Sun
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
SailfishWahooMahi-Mahi
New Orleans Big Game Fishing Club Invitational
Aug 20–23Thu – Sun
Venice, LA
$45K
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishSpearfishYellowfin TunaBigeye TunaMahi-MahiWahoo
MBGFC Labor Day Invitational (SFC Gulf Division Championship)
Sep 3–6Thu – Sun
Orange Beach, AL
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishYellowfin TunaWahoo
Van Wormer Tuna & Wahoo Shoot Out
Sep 19Sat
Los Barriles, Mexico
Yellowfin TunaWahoo
St. Lucia International Billfish Tournament
Sep 22–26Tue – Sat
Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishWahooMahi-Mahi🌓 Up the Moon
NZ Fishing News Vava'u International Tournament
Oct 22–28Thu – Wed
Vava'u, Tonga
Blue MarlinYellowfin TunaWahooMahi-Mahi🌓 Up the Moon🌕 Full Moon🌗 Down the Moon
Lahaina Jackpot Fishing Tournament
Oct 22–25Thu – Sun
Lahaina, HI
Blue MarlinStriped MarlinYellowfin TunaWahoo🌓 Up the Moon
SSFC La Digue Offshore Fishing Tournament
Oct 23–25Fri – Sun
La Digue Island, Seychelles
Blue MarlinBlack MarlinSailfishYellowfin TunaWahoo🌓 Up the Moon
Torneo Marlini
Nov 1Sun
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Mahi-MahiWahoo
Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot (WON/Cabo Tuna Jackpot)
Nov 4–7Wed – Sat
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Yellowfin TunaWahooMahi-Mahi
Torneo Antonio Fernández González (Cozumel)
Nov 20–22Fri – Sun
Cozumel, Mexico
Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishWahooMahi-Mahi🌓 Up the Moon
SSFC Big Game Classic
Nov 22Sun
Mahé, Seychelles
Blue MarlinBlack MarlinSailfishYellowfin TunaWahoo🌓 Up the Moon
La Pirogue Marlin World Cup
Dec 8–12Tue – Sat
Black River, Mauritius
Blue MarlinBlack MarlinYellowfin TunaMahi-MahiWahoo

Past Wahoo Tournaments

Watamu Fishing Festival
Feb 28 – Mar 1Sat – Sun
Malindi, Kenya
Blue MarlinBlack MarlinStriped MarlinSailfishSpearfishMahi-MahiWahoo

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