August 2026

Big Island Marlin Tournament

completed

Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Aug 28, 2026Kona, Hawaii, USAFull Moon

2026 is in the books

2026 edition: Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Aug 28, 2026
2027 dates: TBA

About this tournament

The Big Island Marlin Tournament in Kona runs August 24-28 and serves as one event within the Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series, a season-long competition for blue marlin, striped marlin, black marlin, and yellowfin tuna. You'll compete against Kona's top billfishing crews, with scoring based on tag and release of marlin along with weighed catches, plus optional jackpots that add to the competitive draw. Founded in 1987, the series culminates in this late-summer event where boats vie for "Top Boat," "Top Angler," and "Biggest Marlin" honors.

Moon phase by day

Aug 24Up the Moon
Aug 25Up the Moon
Aug 26Up the Moon
Aug 27Up the Moon
Aug 28Full Moon

Target species

Blue Marlin Black Marlin Striped Marlin Yellowfin Tuna

Registration

Full registration steps are on the official tournament site — see the links panel.

Scoring Rules

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