2021 Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament | What You Need To Know
The Big Rock Tournament is back, with 2021 marking the 63rd year of blue marlin action in Morehead. Held in what many consider to be the best location for marlin fishing along the entire East Coast, this fishing tournament invites anglers to explore the series of peaks, ledges, and unique terrain elements that make up “The Big Rock” area near the Morehead shore. Last year’s top price was a hefty $1,056,137, adding yet another reason for you to put fishing The Big Rock on your June calendar.
The Big Rock Tournament Fast Facts
What: 2021 The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
When: June 11-20, 2021
Where: Morehead, NC
Registration: Online registration is preferred, although in-person registration is also available at Big Rock headquarters. Level I mandatory entry fees are $2,500. Levels II through IX can be added on as well for the chance at winning additional purse money.
Schedule of Events
Note: Per the event organizers, 2021 tournament events are for participants only and there will be no ticket sales to the general public. The public is encouraged to follow the event online with scheduled Big Rock TV Live Broadcasts on Facebook and YouTube.
Friday, June 11th
- 5:30 – 6:00 pm: KWLA Captain’s Meeting at Big Rock Landing (710 Evans Street)
- 6:00 – 9:00 pm: KWLA Best Dressed Contest Event at Big Rock Landing
Saturday, June 12th
- 8:00 am – 2:00 pm: KWLA Tournament
- 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm: KWLA Weigh-Ins at Big Rock Landing with Big Rock TV Live Broadcast on Facebook & YouTube
Sunday, June 13th
- 9:00 am: Sunday Prayer Breakfast at Big Rock Landing
- 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Big Rock Captain’s Meeting at Big Rock Landing
- 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Participant Pig Pickin’ at Big Rock Landing
Monday, June 14th
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Day 1 of 6 days of fishing (2 lay days required, Captain’s Choice)
- 2:00 pm: Live Coverage on Facebook & YouTube
- 4:00 pm: Daily gamefish weigh-ins at Big Rock Landing
Tuesday, June 15th
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Day 2 of 6 days of fishing (2 lay days required, Captain’s Choice)
- 2:00 pm: Live Coverage on Facebook & YouTube
- 4:00 pm: Daily gamefish weigh-ins at Big Rock Landing
Wednesday, June 16th
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Day 3 of 6 days of fishing (2 lay days required, Captain’s Choice)
- 2:00 pm: Live Coverage on Facebook & YouTube
- 4:00 pm: Daily gamefish weigh-ins at Big Rock Landing
- 6:00 – 8:00 pm: To-Go Pork Chop Dinner pickup at Crystal Coast Civic Center
Thursday, June 17th
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Day 4 of 6 days of fishing (2 lay days required, Captain’s Choice)
- 2:00 pm: Live Coverage on Facebook & YouTube
- 4:00 pm: Daily gamefish weigh-ins at Big Rock Landing
- 6:00 – 9:00 pm: Southern Q Food Truck on waterfront beside the Dock House in downtown Beaufort
Friday, June 18th
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Day 5 of 6 days of fishing (2 lay days required, Captain’s Choice)
- 2:00 pm: Live Coverage on Facebook & YouTube
- 4:00 pm: Daily gamefish weigh-ins at Big Rock Landing
Saturday, June 19th
- 8:00 am – 2:00 pm: Day 6 of 6 days of fishing (2 lay days required, Captain’s Choice)
- 2:00 pm: Live Coverage on Facebook & YouTube
- 3:00 pm: Daily gamefish weigh-ins at Big Rock Landing
Sunday, June 20th
- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Awards Brunch at Big Rock Landing with Live Coverage on Facebook & YouTube