Schedule

2023 Schedule of Events

Gone Fishing!

Family Friendly Event: The U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament is a family event. Please remember to be respectful towards other competitors and spectators. When on the radio or at the tournament headquarters, refrain from objectionable comments, clothing and displays especially those that include foul language.

August 20th - October 1st

Pre-Order Merchandise - Pre-order your U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament merchandise by going to www.sptokimerchandise.com by 11:59p.m. on October 1st.  Merchandise purchased online will be mailed.  You may also purchase merchandise in person Monday thru Friday from 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. at the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, 4433, Long Beach Road, Southport.

Friday, September 8th

 Early Bird Registration Deadline - Friday, September 8th. Two $350 winners will be announced at the Captains’ Meeting which will be held at Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road, Southport and broadcast live at www.usopenkmtlive.com (10/5/2023) beginning at 7:00p.m.  Those who enter the tournament before 11:59p.m. online, in person or postmarked by September 8th are eligible. 

Monday, October 2nd

Online Merchandise Sales - Pre-order your U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament merchandise by going to www.sptokimerchandise.com by 11:59p.m. on October 2nd.  Merchandise purchased online will be mailed. Tournament merchandise will be available to purchase in person at the tournament headquarters  (Dutchman Creek Park)
October 5th - 7th as long as supplies last.   

Tuesday, October 3rd

 Online registration closes at 11:59pm on Tuesday, October 3rd  -  Online Registration Opens in late July.

 Thursday, October 5th

10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m.  Registration & Packet Pickup -Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road, Southport, NC 28461 (33.55.450N 78.03.633W).


12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.- Food - Dutch Girl Dogs (hot dogs with all the fixins).

4:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.  Entertainment - The Back Porch Rockers  (rock and roll from the 60's to 90's)

 

7:00p.m. Captains’ Meeting. It is strongly advised that all captains watch or attend this meeting, as any rule changes or clarifications will be announced. Watch online at www.usopenkmtlive.com or attend in person at Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road, Southport.

Friday, October 6th

7:00 a.m - 9:00 a.m. – Check-Out Points open & competition begins. See rules for locations.


9:01 a.m. - (after 9:00a.m.)Check-out must be made at Dutchman Creek Park dock (33. 55.450 N 78.03.633 W) with a designated official.

 

11:00 a.m. – Scales Open at Dutchman Creek Park- 4750 Fish Factory Road, Oak Island(GPS: 33.55.450N 78.03.633W) - Thank you to American Marine Construction, Duke Energy, and Brunswick County Parks & Recreation for their support.



12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. -Food available - Dutch Girl Dogs (hot dogs with all the fixins).

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
The PointClickFish.com Team will stream weigh-ins from the scales and the docks LIVE from the U.S. Open King Mackerel Fishing Tournament website www.usopenkmtlive.com

 

4:00 p.m. – Check-In point manned –at Southport Yoga Dock -317 W. Bay Street, Southport (33.91.636 N 78.02.238W) and Malcolm Register Park -334 NE 52nd Street, Oak Island (33.55.319 N 78.06.546 W). 

 

5:00 p.m. – Competition ends for the day.

Saturday, October 7th

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Check-Out Points open & competition begins.  See rules for locations.


9:01 a.m. - After 9 a.m. Check-out must be made at Dutchman Creek Park barge (33.55.450 N 78.03.633 W) with a designated official.

 

11:00 a.m. – Scales Open at Dutchman Creek Park (GPS: 33.55.450 N 78.03.633 W). Thank you to American Marine Construction, Duke Energy, and Brunswick County Parks & Recreation for their support.



11:00 a.m. - 7:00p.m. -Food by Wallace Catering ( Burgers, BBQ, Sausage/Peppers/Onions, Fried or Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Calabash Style Fried Shrimp or Fish, and Shrimp & Grits.


12:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. - Happy Face Funnel Cakes & Lemonade - (Water, Lemonade, Funnel cakes with toppings).


2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 
The PointClickFish.com Team will stream weigh-ins from the scales and the docks LIVE from the U.S. Open King Mackerel Fishing Tournament website www.usopenkmtlive.com

 

3:00 p.m. - Check-In point manned –at Southport Yoga Dock -317 W. Bay Street, Southport (33.91.636 N 78.02.238 W) and Malcolm Register Park -334 NE 52nd Street, Oak Island (33.55.319 N 78.06.546 W). 

 

4:00 p.m. – Competition ends for the day. 


4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Entertainment - Trilogy Rock n Roll (Rock n Roll Journey through the 50's, 60's and 70's).


6:00p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - The captains from the 1st Place Overall & 1st Place Super High Roller TWT must present themselves at the tournament headquarters to take a polygraph by 6:00p.m.  The captain of an additional random team will be contacted by 6:00p.m. and they must present themselves at the tournament headquarters to take a polygraph by 6:30p.m.


7:30 p.m. AWARDS CEREMONY –Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road, Southport or watch virtually at www.usopenkmtlive.com.


Final standings will be posted at www.usopenkmt.com on Monday, October 9th. Prize checks not picked up at the Awards Ceremony will be mailed.

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