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.

Online registration opens until Tuesday, October 1st at 11:59 p.m.   After online registration closes you must register at tournament headquarters (Dutchman Creek Park) on Thursday, October 3rd from 10 a.m. 9 p.m.

Early bird Registration Deadline - Friday, September 13th.  Two $350 winners will be announced at the Captain's Meeting which will be held at Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road, Southport and broadcast live at www.usopenkmtlive.com  (October 3, 2024) beginning at 7:00p.m. Those who entered the tournament before 11:59p.m. online, in person or postmarked by September 13th are eligible.

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 - Easy Eats  -Burger, Chicken Sandwich and All Beef Hot Dogs– add bacon, cheese, chili, slaw, grilled onions, and/or grilled mushrooms for an additional upcharge. Snacks – Frickles (pickle spear, cream cheese, and salami wrapped in an eggroll wrapper then deep fried.  Served with Ranch dipping sauce), Chili Cheese Fries, and Bacon Ranch Fries. Kids Menu – Hot Dog served with fries. Chicken Tenders served with fries. Drinks: Canned soda (coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and Water). Dessert – Deep Fried Croissants (deep fried then dusted with cinnamon and sugar).

4:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.  Entertainment - The Doorsmen (veteran rockers keeping it Funky! – Let’s Groove)

Thursday, October 3rd (Continued)

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.  Pizza available beginning at 5:00 p.m. until gone.

7:00 a.m. - Competition Begins. Fish entered into the competition must be hooked and caught during tournament hours. This is a NO CHECKOUT event. No lines in the water before 7:00a.m. GPS time. This includes no hook/line of any kind but does not include cast netting bait. There will be two official check-ins for those wishing to weigh fish one hour prior to closing of scales.

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.

• A golf cart will take crew members to the pickup dock at Safe Harbor South Harbour Village Marina Transient Dock (GPS: 33.55.304 N 78.03.730 W).
  

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Ink-Free fish prints for entrants at weigh-in by The Paper Fin www.thepaperfin.com

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Easy Eats Food Truck serving Burger, Chicken Sandwich and All Beef Hot Dogs– add bacon, cheese, chili, slaw, grilled onions, and/or grilled mushrooms for an additional upcharge. Snacks – Frickles (pickle spear, cream cheese, and salami wrapped in an eggroll wrapper then deep fried. Served with Ranch dipping sauce), Chili Cheese Fries, and Bacon Ranch Fries. Kids Menu – Hot Dog served with fries. Chicken Tenders served with fries. Drinks: Canned soda (coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and Water). Dessert – Deep Fried Croissants (deep fried then dusted with cinnamon and sugar).

12:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. - Candy Girl Sweet Truck serving caramel and candy apples, cotton candy, popcorn, shaved ice, and assortment of candy.

12:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. - Crew Pickup Area - (Change since brochure) Safe Harbor South Harbour Village Marina Transient Dock - 4909 Fish Factory Road, Southport. 

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 points 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.

7:00 a.m. - Competition Begins. Fish entered into the competition must be hooked and caught during tournament hours. This is a NO CHECKOUT event. No lines in the water before 7:00a.m. GPS time. This includes no hook/line of any kind but does not include cast netting bait. There will be two official check-ins for those wishing to weigh fish one hour prior to closing of scales.

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.

• Golf Cart will take crew member to the pickup dock at Safe Harbor South Harbour Village Marina Transient Dock (33.55.304 N 78.03.730 W).

11:00 a.m. - 4:30p.m. -Wallace Catering Food Truck serving Burgers, BBQ, Sausage/Peppers/Onions, Fried or Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Calabash Style Fried Shrimp or Fish, and Shrimp & Grits.

11:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. - Candy Girl Sweet Truck serving caramel and candy apples, cotton candy, popcorn, shaved ice, and assortment of candy.

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Ink-Free fish prints for entrants at weigh-in by The Paper Fin www.thepaperfin.com

12:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. - Crew Pickup Area - (Change since brochure) Safe Harbor South Harbour Village Marina Transient Dock - 4909 Fish Factory Road, Southport.

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

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Cape Fear Radio Live from the tournament headquarters at Dutchman Creek Park.

3:00 p.m. - Check-In points 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. 

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.

5:00 p.m. - 8:00p.m. Entertainment - All Starz Band (Jazz, Funk Soul, R&B, Blues and more)@ Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill Deck, 4907 Fish Factory Road, Southport. Parking at Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road, Southport or Shoreline Baptist Church, 4198 Vanessa Dr SE, Southport. Sponsored by Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill.



6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. Cape Fear Radio at Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill, 4907 Fish Factory Road, Southprot.

8:00 p.m. AWARDS CEREMONY –Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill Deck, 4907 Fish Factory Road, Southport or watch virtually at www.usopenkmtlive.com. Parking at Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road, Southport or Shoreline Baptist Church, 4198 Vanessa Dr SE, Southport.

Final standings will be posted at www.usopenkmt.com on Monday, October 7th. Prize checks not picked up at the Awards Ceremony will be mailed.