2022 Billfish Tournament Schedule
With many Yachts360 team members participating in billfish tournaments, we wanted to create a one stop post to help you decide on which major tournaments you plan to fish this year!
While you’re here, be sure to check out the three posts below for more information on tournament fishing:
- Tournament Fishing: Picking Your Crew
- The Spare Parts List: What To Carry With You When Sport Fishing
- Omni Sonar | Three Captain’s Thoughts On The Tournament Winning Technology
*Note: Tournament dates may vary. Follow the links for the most updated information!
2022 Billfish Schedule
January Billfish Tournaments
Los Sueños Signature Triple Crown
Dates: January 26-29, 2022 Location: Los Sueños, Costa Rica
Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament
Dates: January 26-27, 2022 Location: Islamorada, Florida
IGFA Light Tackle Open
Dates: January 25-27, 2022 Location: Palm Beach Shores, Florida
February Billfish Tournaments
Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s Line, Vine and Dine
Date: February 3-6, 2022 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sailfish Challenge
Date: February 23-27, 2022 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Pescadora Billfish Championship
Date: Feb. 17-19, 2022 Location: Quepos, Costa Rica
Los Sueños Signature Triple Crown, Leg II
Date: Feb. 23-26, 2022 Location: Los Sueños, Costa Rica
March Billfish Tournaments
Jimmy Johnson’s Quest for the Ring Championship
Date: March 1-5, 2022 Location: South Florida
Chub Cay Invitational
Date: March 17-19, 2022 Location: Chub Cay, Bahamas
Los Sueños Signature Triple Crown
Date: Mar. 30-Apr. 2, 2022 Location: Los Sueños, Costa Rica
April Billfish Tournaments
Viking Yachts Key West Challenge
Date: April 6-9, 2022 Location: Key West, Florida
Final Sail
Date: April 6-10, 2022 Location: Miami Beach, Florida
Costa Offshore World Championship
Date: April 24-29, 2022 Location: Quepos, Costa Rica
International Marlin Madness Game Fishing Tournament
Date: April 23-24, 2022 Location: Crown Point, Trinidad and Tobago
White Marlin Roundup
Date: April 20-24, 2022 Location: Marsh Harbour, Bahamas
Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
Date: Apr. 25-May 1, 2022 Location: Grand Isle, Louisiana
May Billfish Tournaments
Hatteras Village Offshore Open
Date: May 10-14, 2022 Location: Hatteras, North Carolina
Northeast Florida Marlin Association Bluewater Tournament
Date: May 11-14, 2022 Location: St. Augustine, Florida
Orange Beach Billfish Classic
Date: May 17-22, 2022 Location: Orange Beach, Alabama
Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament
Date: May 25 – 28, 2022 Location: Georgetown, South Carolina
New Orleans Big Game Fishing Club Invitational
Date: May 12-15, 2022 Location: Venice, Louisiana
Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament
Date: TBA Location: Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Swansboro Rotary Memorial Day Tournament
Date: May 26-29, 2022 Location: Swansboro, North Carolina
June Billfish Tournaments
Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic
Date: May 31 – June 5, 2022 Location: Venice, Louisiana
Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
Date: June 6-12, 2022 Location: Biloxi, Mississippi
Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
Date: June 13-19, 2022 Location: Morehead City, North Carolina
Carolina Billfish Classic
Date: June 22 – 25, 2022 Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
Date: June 22-26, 2022 Location: Sandestin, Florida
Pensacola International Billfish Tournament
Date: TBA Location: Pensacola, Florida
Hatteras Marlin Club Blue Marlin Release Tournament
Date: June 26 – July 2, 2022 Location: Hatteras, North Carolina
July Billfish Tournaments
Bermuda Billfish Blast
Date: July 3-7, 2022 Location: Hamilton, Bermuda
Mid-Atlantic Cup Blue Marlin Tournament
Date: July 4, 2022 Location: Cape May, New Jersey
Blue Marlin World Cup
Date: July 4, 2022 Location: Worldwide
Billfish Pachanga
Date: TBA Location: Port Aransas, Texas
Bermuda Big Game Classic
Date: July 14-18, 2022 Location: Hamilton, Bermuda
Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City “Quest for the Ring” Championship
Date: July 10-16, 2022 Location: Atlantic City, NJ
Blue Marlin Grand Championship
Date: July 13-17, 2022 Location: Orange Beach, Alabama
Edisto Billfish Tournament
Date: July 20–23, 2022 Location: Edisto Island, South Carolina
Key West Marlin Tournament
Date: July 20–23, 2022 Location: Key West, Florida
NC Ducks Unlimited Band the Billfish Tournament
Date: July 20-23, 2022 Location: Morehead City, North Carolina
Carolina Boat Builders Tournament
Date: July 27-30, 2022 Location: Manteo, North Carolina
Mobile Big Game Fishing Club Billfish Limited Tournament
Date: TBA Location: Orange Beach, Alabama
Swordfish Cup
Date: TBA Location: Worldwide
Hawaii International Billfish Tournament
Date: July 30-August 7, 2022 Location: Kona, Hawaii
Hatteras Grand Slam Tournament
Date: TBA Location: Hatteras, North Carolina
August Billfish Tournaments
White Marlin Open
Date: August 8-12, 2022 Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City Marlin and Tuna Club Offshore Open
Date: August 14-21, 2022 Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Texas Billfish Classic
Date: August 16-20, 2022 Location: Freeport, Texas
Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament
Date: August 13-19, 2022 Location: Manteo, North Carolina
Beach Haven White Marlin Invitational
Date: August 17-20, 2022 Location: Beach Haven, New Jersey
The MidAtlantic
Date: August 21-26, 2022 Location: Cape May, New Jersey
Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament
Date: August 24-27, 2022 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Big Island Marlin Tournament
Date: TBA Location: Kona, Hawaii
Texas International Fishing Tournament
Date: August 3-7, 2022 Location: Port Isabel, Texas
East Cape Offshore Tournament
Date: August 2-6, 2022 Location: East Cape, Mexico
September Billfish Tournaments
It’s a Wrap Tournament
Date: TBA Location: Kona, Hawaii
Channel Islands Billfish Tournament
Date: TBA Location: Oxnard, California
October Billfish Tournaments
Los Cabos Billfish Tournament
Date: October 16-20, 2022 Location: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Bisbee’s Black and Blue Marlin Tournament
Date: October 26-28, 2022 Location: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
November Billfish Tournaments
Florida Sailfish Cup
Dates: TBA Location: Florida
SoCal Swordfish Open
Date: TBA Location: Newport Beach, CA
December Billfish Tournaments
Guatemala Billfish Invitational
Date: Dec. 8-12, 2022 Location: Puerto San Jose, Guatemala
Hope Town United Sailfish Tournament
Date: TBA Location: Singer Island, FL