January 2026

OCLTC 79th Annual Derby

completed

Tue, Jan 27 - Sat, Jan 31, 2026Isla Mujeres, MexicoUp the Moon

2026 is in the books

2026 edition: Tue, Jan 27 - Sat, Jan 31, 2026
2027 dates: TBA

About this tournament

The OCLTC 79th Annual Derby takes place April 6-11, 2026, in Casa Vieja with fishing grounds across the West Coast and Guatemala, targeting sailfish, blue marlin, mahi-mahi, and yellowfin tuna. Operated by the Ocean City Light Tackle Club—established in 1947 and recognized by the Billfish Foundation—the tournament emphasizes light tackle fishing and catch-and-release practices. You'll be joining a tournament with nearly eight decades of tradition in offshore angling and marine conservation.

Moon phase by day

Jan 27No moon window
Jan 28No moon window
Jan 29Up the Moon
Jan 30Up the Moon
Jan 31Up the Moon

Target species

Sailfish Blue Marlin Mahi-Mahi Yellowfin Tuna

Registration

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

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