BHI Surf Fishing Tournament - 1st Annual Bald Head Island Surf Fishing Tournament

Join us for the exciting Bald Head Island fishing competition from October 10-12, 2025, featuring both Youth & Adult Divisions. This surf fishing tournament promises to be a thrilling experience for participants of all ages.

BHI Surf Fishing Tournament - 1st Annual Bald Head Island Surf Fishing Tournament

TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW

QUICK FACTS

Entry Fee: $75 per angler (one entry fee allows participation in all divisions except for the Slot Red Drum TWT). The Slot Red Drum TWT is available for an additional $25 per angler and is optional, providing another opportunity for participants in the Bald Head Island fishing competition to win money. With over $10,000 in cash and prizes available, this surf fishing tournament promises excitement for everyone involved (based on 100 entries).

Boundaries: The tournament takes place along the surf of Bald Head Island, specifically between the BHI surf fishing flags. Please note that no boats, sound, or pier fishing are permitted.

Weigh-in Location: All weigh-ins will be conducted at the Bald Head Island Surf Fishing Headquarters located in the BHI Marina Yacht Club Building.

Tournament Headquarters: BHI Marina Yacht Club will serve as the central hub for the tournament.

Live Updates: Participants can look forward to three leaderboard updates during the tournament weekend: Saturday at 10:00 am, Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Sunday at 9:00 am. These updates will be posted at the tournament headquarters and through the tournament website, keeping everyone informed throughout the Bald Head Island fishing event.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Registration for the Bald Head Island fishing competition will take place on Friday, October 10, from 3:00 pm – 9:30 pm. Everyone must stop by Registration/Tournament HQ to receive their tournament wristband, which will be placed on their wrist—no exceptions! Food vendors will be available on Friday, October 10, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Tournament Headquarters. The surf fishing tournament officially kicks off with Fish Time starting at 11:59 pm on Friday, October 10, and will end on Sunday, October 12, at 12:00 noon. The Awards Ceremony will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 12, at the Tournament Headquarters, followed by the Tournament Raffle immediately after the ceremony.

PRIMARY PAYOUTS *

In the upcoming Bald Head Island fishing competition, participants can look forward to exciting payouts across various categories. For the Blue Fish, the prizes are as follows: 1st place - $500, 2nd place - $300, 3rd place - $200, 4th place - $100, and 5th place - $50. The Trout category offers similar rewards: 1st - $500, 2nd - $300, 3rd - $200, 4th - $100, and 5th - $50. For Black Drum, the prize distribution is: 1st - $500, 2nd - $300, 3rd - $200, 4th - $100, and 5th - $25. In the Pompano category, the payouts are: 1st - $300, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $100, 4th - $50, and 5th - $25. Lastly, for Sea Mullet, the prizes are 1st - $300, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $100, 4th - $50, and 5th - $25. These payouts are based on 100 paid entries in the surf fishing tournament.

SPECIAL PRIZE PAYOUTS*

Youth Angler: 1st–$100, 2nd–$50 * Special Prize Payouts guaranteed for our Bald Head Island fishing competition, including the exciting surf fishing tournament.

SLOT RED DRUM TWT*

Red Drum 1st: $1,250

Red Drum 2nd: $750

Red Drum 3rd: $500

* The Slot Red Drum TWT is voluntary (offered only as another way to win money) and is based on 100 paid entries. This exciting format is part of our Bald Head Island fishing competition, which includes a thrilling surf fishing tournament.

BENEFICIARY

The 1st Annual BHI Surf Fishing Tournament is excited to support Kids Making It, Inc. as the Benefactor of this event! We invite you to visit their website to learn about this empowering youth program, which aligns perfectly with our passion for Bald Head Island fishing and community engagement in this fishing competition! www.kidsmakingit.org

BHI Surf Fishing Tournament - 1st Annual Bald Head Island Surf Fishing Tournament

BHI Surf Fishing Tournament - 1st Annual Bald Head Island Surf Fishing Tournament

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TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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SLOT RED DRUM TWT*

BENEFICIARY

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BHI Surf Fishing Tournament - 1st Annual Bald Head Island Surf Fishing Tournament

BHI Surf Fishing Tournament - 1st Annual Bald Head Island Surf Fishing Tournament

Brought to you by The Craftsmen Group, LLC

DOWNLOAD TOURNAMENT RULES

TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW

QUICK FACTS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

PRIMARY PAYOUTS *

SPECIAL PRIZE PAYOUTS*

SLOT RED DRUM TWT*

BENEFICIARY

2025 TOURNAMENT SPONSORS

BECOME A SPONSOR

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

It’s almost here!

It’s a wrap!

Contact Us

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