Fishing Tournaments Around The Gulf Coast
Mississippi Billfish Fishing Tournament
June 4, 2008 – June 8, 2008 Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic 2008 Biloxi, Mississippi The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic has built a solid reputation involving Big Boats chasing Big Fish in hopes of landing Big Money. The end result has the annual event, based out of the Isle of Capri Casino in Biloxi, developing a name for being one of the top billfish tournaments in the world. In 2007, $1,225,000 was paid out in prize money! For information, contact: Bobby Carter Isle of Capri Resort & Casino P. O. Box 26, Biloxi, MS 39533 Phone: 228-436-7928 Website:
http://www.mgcbc.com
Billfish Tournament in Florida
38th annual Pensacola International Billfish Tournament. July 3-July 6, 2008. The Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club hosts one of the country's largest billfish tournaments in downtown Pensacola, which attracts around 500 anglers from across the Southeast. Website:
www.pbgfc.com
Redfish, Flounder & Speckled Trout Fishing Tournament
Boater's World Inshore Classic. June 21-22, 2008. Redfish, flounder and speckled trout are the game in this tournament. Fish this one alone or register for the King Mackerel/Cobia Tournament at the same time. Take-off and weigh-in will be at Flounder’s Chowder House on Pensacola Beach. Website:
www.pensacolakingmack.com.
Skinny Water Fishing Tournament in Ingleside
June 14, 2008 - Ingleside: Skinny Water Fishing Tournament. Fishing Tournament with Calcutta. Registration and meal is Friday night. Time: weigh-in at 3pm. Cost: free to spectators. Location: Cove Park - 1319 Parkview Lane.
Bay/Offshore Fishing Tournament
3rd Annual Bay/Offshore Fishing Tournament, sponsored by Realty World. Registration from 5-7 p.m., June 6 at Doc's Restaurant, under the JFK Causeway on South Padre Island Drive. Weigh in June 7 from 3-6 p.m. at Doc's. Awards at 7 p.m. (361) 949-8282
Catfish Festival in Gulfport, MS
May 22, 2008 - May 25, 2008 - Gulfport, MS - 7th Annual St. Ann's Catfish Festival. Great food & live entertainment, carnival rides, children’s games, Bingo, Live & Silent auction, $1K & $15K drawdown, fishing rodeo and much more! This is one of the best festivals on the Gulf Coast! Location St. Ann Church, 23529 Hwy 53
Texas Trout Series Fishing Tournament
Texas Trout Series Fishing Tournament May 17, 2008 - Ingleside, Texas Entry fees: $500 Prize: $10000 First guaranteed Contact: Texas Trout Series, office@troutseries.com, (210) 385-3333 PO Box33006, San Antonio, TX 78265
http://www.saltwaterseries.com/
RiverFest in Port Neches
May 1-4, 2008 - Port Neches: Annual RiverFest: Tunnel Boat Races. Four days of fun on the River. Come and celebrate the beauty of Southeast Texas from the banks of the Neches River at the waterfront park in Port Neches. Carnival, along with live entertainment and lots more -- plus -- "Thunder on the Neches" Power Boat Races. THRILLS! CHILLS! And SPILLS! Racing at its finest, produced by SPORT Racing Series. Fireworks Display, Arts and Crafts Flea Market, Fishing Tournament, Food Vendors, Talent Show for all ages, Horseshoe Tournament, Basketball 3 on 3 Tournament, Antique/Classic Car Show. DAYS: Thurs thru Sunday. Cost: FREE. Location: End of Merriman and Grigsby Ave.
www.sportracingseries.com or
www.champboatracing.com
Scampi's in South Padre Island. Photo by Craig Rogers and Victoria Munt Rogers of Gulfscapes Magazine. Photo printed in Gulfscapes.
