May 2026
Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
completed2026 is in the books
- 2026 edition
- Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 6, 2026
- 2027 dates
- TBA
About this tournament
The Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic runs May 3-May 6, 2026 out of Venice, Louisiana, targeting blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and mahi-mahi in the Gulf of Mexico. The tournament features a $7,500 purse with a $2,250 entry fee and operates on a daily catch-and-release jackpot format across three fishing days. Anglers compete as the opening leg of the Louisiana Champions Cup series, with the tournament hosted at Cypress Cove Marina.
Moon phase by day
- May 3Down the Moon
- May 4Down the Moon
- May 5Down the Moon
- May 6No moon window
Target species
Registration
Entry $6,000/boat until April 1 ($600 late fee after). Optional jackpots: Blue Marlin Div1 $7,500, C&R Overall up to $7,500, Tuna/Wahoo/Dolphin $2,500 (50/30/20). Non-refundable/rollover. Register via CatchStat.
Scoring Rules
Daily C&R jackpots divided into 3 days, $2250 per day, winner-take-all format
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