We are devastated to report that the Southport Marina sustained significant damage during Hurricane Isaias. We have every confidence they will repair, rebuild and come back stronger than ever. The U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament is looking at options and we plan to do everything in our power to make this event happen in 2020. More information to come.

**** Due to COVID-19 NO SPECTATORS will be allowed at the Southport Marina to watch the weigh-ins and boats offloading. This includes family members of the participants. We do not do this lightly but as with most sporting events around the world, we must take action to protect our participants, spectators and volunteers from COVID-19. We invite you to watch the streaming Live video at www.usopenkmtlive.com, www.youtube.com/user/SouthportMarina/live or www.southport-marina.com

U.S. Open King Mackerel Fishing Tournament

Coastal Carolina's Premier Fishing Tournament

Forty two years ago a small group of community leaders met and decided that they needed an event to showcase the great fall fishing Southport-Oak Island area has to offer. The prizes and expenses for the first tournament were guaranteed by those community leaders signing a promissory note at a local financial institution - thus the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament was born. The U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament now attracts 400 boats annually and is held in high esteem by the community and anglers.

Registration

Register here for your opportunity to take part in this historic fishing event and a chance to win one of the coveted prizes. The tournament guarantees its entire prize structure; it is not based on the number of boats that participate. The tournament pays 55 places in its primary prize category including $25,000 for the largest king mackerel. Additional cash prizes are added to the event by sponsors.