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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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Glenburnie Park

Glenburnie Park is a scenic public park that’s located just northeast of the heart of Downtown New Bern. Tucked along the Neuse River in a primarily residential section of town, the park is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike...

Shell Cottage, Almost Oceanfront House i...

Shell Cottage is a 4-Bedroom 2-Bath Almost Oceanfront Home located in handsome Emerald Isle. Expansive ocean vistas, only steps to the beach. Soothing sea-glass color scheme invites total relaxation. Melt your cares away in the 6 person hot tub...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
New Bern Vacation Rental on Farm w/ Fire...

Feel the best of coastal North Carolina when you book this gorgeous farmhouse! Exuding Southern hospitality and an fresh feel, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental offers the modest-town getaway you've been craving. When you're not strolling...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Seabatical 5 minute walk to beach, centr...

Welcome to "Seabatical" – your haven of relaxation and coastal appeal in the heart of Emerald Isle, North Carolina. This inviting 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhome offers the ideal escape, just a short 5-min. walk from the sun-kissed shores of the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...