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Crystal Coast Fishing Tournaments Events - 2026 Schedule

Crystal Coast Fishing Tournaments Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of June 1, 2026 - June 7, 2026
Friday, June 5th - Sunday, June 14th
Morehead City

Known as one of the biggest and best fishing tournaments along the Eastern Seaboard, the annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is a Crystal Coast-wide celebration that extends from the open and offshore Atlantic waters to the local docks of the Beaufort, Morehead City, and the Atlantic Beach waterfront.

Week of June 8, 2026 - June 14, 2026
Friday, June 5th - Sunday, June 14th
Morehead City

Known as one of the biggest and best fishing tournaments along the Eastern Seaboard, the annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is a Crystal Coast-wide celebration that extends from the open and offshore Atlantic waters to the local docks of the Beaufort, Morehead City, and the Atlantic Beach waterfront.

Week of October 12, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Monday, October 12th - Saturday, October 17th
Swansboro

Head to the Crystal Coast to enjoy some of the best fishing conditions all year long by participating in October’s annual Swansboro Five-0 King Mackerel Tournament. This popular fishing tournament features up to $180,000 in prizes for participants, and is a great way to enjoy the down home culture, hospitality, and great coastal waters of Swansboro and the greater Crystal Coast region.

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Crystal Coast Boating Guide

As a corridor along the famed Intracoastal Waterway, it should come as no surprise that the Crystal Coast is a Mecca for mariners of all varieties. Whether you want to book a cruise that uncovers the hard-to-reach sites found just offshore, or want...

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The Surf's Inn at this Oceanfront home away from home in Emerald Isle! Featuring oceanfront decks with pretty Atlantic Ocean vistas; a game room with Foosball Table, Ping Pong Table, Air Hockey, and Card/Game Table; 8 Intelligent TVs with access to...

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Oceanfront Villa in private, gated community. Located at the end of the island next to Fort Macon State Park, named 2015 NC State Park of the Year, offers spectacular vistas of the water. This villa has 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths on 3 levels...

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  • 4 Bathrooms
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Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Amazing Grace! Beachfront Condo. Family ...

#1 Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Striking Beach Condo in Family Setting on NC Southern OBXKeyless Entry & Security Monitoring SystemWood Plank Flooring throughoutNew for 2024:Heat Pump65" Samsung TV in Living RoomWiFi Internet Service Upgraded, Ideal for a...

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Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...