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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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Surfing the Crystal Coast

The Southern Outer Banks are gaining popularity as a surfing destination, for newcomers to the sport and advanced borders alike. With mainly south or southeast facing beaches, and seasonal swells that are enhanced by passing tropical systems or...

Oceanside Interior Home with Private Poo...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:2 RefrigeratorsBed Linens and Bath TowelsFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleGolf CartHigh ChairHot TubPorta-CribPrivate PoolScreened PorchWiFi DESCRIPTION:As you walk into the entryway you feel instantly at home. While both the formal...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Waterfront Oasis - Sleep 10

Feel the ultimate in coastal living at our impressive 4-bedroom home with expansive marina and ocean vistas! This extravagant property is ideally located to offer simple access to the marina and the beach. The home features roomy and elegantly...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Barefoot Bungalow Just walking minutes f...

Come appreciate this phenomenal condo duplex (right side) with 4 bedrooms, parking for 5 cars and just a short walk to the beach with nice access in Club Colony. Charcoal grille and 2 outdoor showers, one with hot water! The first floor has two...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...