U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament Part of the Tournament Trail

Details below are subject to change.

Friday, September 13th

Early Bird Registration Deadline

Early Bird Drawing Deadline is Friday, September 13, 2019. Two $340 winners to be drawn at the Captain's Meeting (10/3/2019) from all those who enter the tournament before 11:59pm on September 13, 2019.  Winners do not need to be present.  Postmarks by 9/13/2019 are acceptable. 

Tuesday, OCTOBER 1st

ONLINE Registration Deadline

Register online for the tournament August 1^st until 11:59pm on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. 

ONSITE registration for the tournament on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 10am-12 midnight at the Southport Marina under the Registration Tent. All participants must be registered before midnight on October 3rd to compete.

Thursday, OCTOBER 3rd

10:00 a.m. Registration & Packet Pickup Opens at Southport Marina and remains open until Midnight.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Complimentary pizza for participants @ the registration tent

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Entertainment by Big House Band.

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Refreshments for sale.  Adams Beverages

7:00 p.m. Captains Meeting. It is strongly advised that all captains attend this meeting, as any rule changes or clarifications will be announced.

Friday, OCTOBER 4th

7:00 a.m - 9:00 a.m. – Check-Out Points open & competition begins.  See rules for locations After 9:00 a.m. check-out must be made at Southport Marina with a designated official.

11:00 a.m. – Scales Open: Weigh In Station

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

3:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.   Refreshments for sale.  Adams Beverages

4:00 p.m. – Check-In point manned – on NC Baptist Assembly @ Fort Caswell Fishing Pier and South Harbor  Marina's Fuel Dock- ICW.

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

Saturday, October 5TH

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Check-Out Points open & competition begins.  See rules for locations. After 9 a.m. Check-out must be made at Southport Marina with a designated official.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m. -  Captain Charlie Kids Fishing Tournament -Southport City Pier. Registration at 9:00am. Tournament fun 10:00am-12:00pm. TEE SHIRTS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AS LONG AS THEY LAST. For more information contact City of Southport Parks & Recreation Department, (910) 457-7945.

11:00 a.m. – Scales Open: Weigh In Station

11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.  - Island Eatery Food Truck. 

      Long Beach Basket - Local Mahi - $14.00, Local Shrimp - $15.00 or Chicken - $12.00

                                            served lighthly fried with choice of fries or potato salad. 

     Fried Green Tomatoes - $8.00 served with homemade pimento cheese, bacon crumbles

                                                     and a side of ranch.

     Basket of Fries - $6.00 - add homemade pimento cheese and bacon $8.00

     Funnel Cake Fries - $8.00 - coated in powdered sugar with a side of marshmallow dip.

     Special:  Local smoked King Mackerel Dip served with crackers  - $10.00.

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

3:00 p.m.– Check-In point manned NC Baptist Assembly at Fort Caswell Fishing Pier & South Harbour Marina's Fuel Dock - ICW

3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m Refreshments for sale.  Adams Beverages

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

4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Entertainment by Island Fever
7:30 p.m. AWARDS CEREMONY