May 2026
Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament
About this tournament
The 53rd annual Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament takes place May 27-30, 2026, in Wrightsville Beach with anglers targeting blue marlin, sailfish, wahoo, and mahi-mahi off the East Coast. The tournament features a calcutta and draws a competitive fleet competing across multiple daily and overall categories. Based on recent tournaments, you can expect around 20 boats releasing billfish throughout the event, with additional divisions for gamefish species.
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Target species
Registration
Full registration steps are on the official tournament site — see the links panel.
Scoring Rules
Multiple levels with daily prizes, gamefish categories (Dolphin, Wahoo), and lottery component
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