Cape Fear Coast Tournaments
Events, winning weights and launches on the Cape Fear Coast.
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The Cape Fear Coast event calendar
The Cape Fear Coast lists 4 scheduled events here, 1 yet to run and 1 published result already in print. The hosts on the Cape Fear Coast are Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) and U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament (Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce). Weigh-ins and launches happen in Southport and Carolina Beach.
The next date on the list is 2027-09-30: 2027 U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament.
The Cape Fear Coast events not yet held
| Date | Event | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-09-30 | 2027 U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament | U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament (Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce) | Southport | Brunswick County |
Dates read from organizer schedules in October 2026.
Winners on the Cape Fear Coast
| Date | Event | Winner | Winning weight | Per day (lb) | Big fish | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026 U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament | Freek-A-Leek: Cody Knight (Fayetteville, NC), boat owner Mark Knight | 44.55 lb king mackerel | Brunswick County |
Results appear only once an organizer or newspaper prints them, with the link.
Held so far on the Cape Fear Coast
| Date | Event | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026 U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament | Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) | Southport | Brunswick County |
| 2026-07-23 | 2026 Cape Classic South Leg 3 | Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) | Southport | Brunswick County |
| 2026-07-10 | 2026 East Coast Got Em On King Mackerel Classic | Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) | Carolina Beach | New Hanover County |
Event logistics on the Cape Fear Coast
Public launches, the Cape Fear Coast
- Fayetteville1 lane, 16 trailer spaces, 1 dock, Fayetteville
- Lillington1 lane, 15 trailer spaces, Lillington
- Avents Ferry Bridge1 lane, 25 trailer spaces, 1 dock, Moncure
- Elwells Ferry1 lane, 20 trailer spaces, 1 dock, Council
- Tar Heel1 lane, 20 trailer spaces, Tar Heel
- Tory Hole1 lane, 17 trailer spaces, 1 dock, Elizabethtown
- Dram Tree Park2 lanes, 36 trailer spaces, 2 docks, Wilmington
- Lock And Dam #11 lane, 9 trailer spaces, Riegelwood
- Lock And Dam #21 lane, 10 trailer spaces, 1 dock, Elizabethtown
- William O Huske Lock And Dam1 lane, 8 trailer spaces, Fayetteville
The Cape Fear Coast event hosts
Counties hosting the Cape Fear Coast launches
- New Hanover County
- Brunswick County
Tackle to pack for the Cape Fear Coast
Saltwater spinning combos
Inshore rods
Soft plastics
Paddle tails
Trolling gear
Offshore rigs
Release tools
Dehookers and gaffs
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Where else North Carolina anglers compete
- Crystal Coast7 events
- High Rock Lake14 events
- Jordan Lake1 event
- Kerr Lake21 events
- Lake Gaston2 events
- Lake Norman13 events
- Lake Wylie3 events
- Outer Banks3 events
- Pasquotank River4 events
- Sneads Ferry and Onslow Bay3 events
Quick facts on the Cape Fear Coast tournaments
How many tournaments has the Cape Fear Coast logged here?
4 on this page, 1 still to come, and 1 published result.
When can I enter a the Cape Fear Coast event next?
2027 U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament on 2027-09-30.
What does an average winning day weigh on the Cape Fear Coast?
Five-bass results in print are too few for an average yet.
What groups put on the Cape Fear Coast tournaments?
Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) and U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament (Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce).
Where is the the Cape Fear Coast launch?
Out of Southport and Carolina Beach; each organizer page names the ramp.
Who won most recently at the Cape Fear Coast?
Freek-A-Leek: Cody Knight (Fayetteville, NC), boat owner Mark Knight won 2026 U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament (2026-10-01) with 44.55 lb king mackerel.
Which license covers a the Cape Fear Coast event?
The Coastal Recreational Fishing License from age 16 ($20 resident, $40 nonresident); boats and piers with a blanket license cover their anglers.
Who takes the Cape Fear Coast entry fees?
Register through the organizer page linked on each event.
Can I post a club event for the Cape Fear Coast?
Yes, through the Add a tournament button on this page.
Study the Cape Fear Coast before the event
The water page is the place to start for ramps.
Know a tournament that is not listed?
Send it here with a link to the organizer’s event page or schedule. Weekly and monthly ones only need to go in once. If that page shows the name and the date (or the day of the week), it goes on this page right away. If not, we check it by hand within a week.
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