Crystal Coast Tournaments
Who fishes the Crystal Coast, when, and what has won.
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Tournament fishing at the Crystal Coast
On this page the Crystal Coast has 6 scheduled events: 2 upcoming and 1 published result published. Events on the Crystal Coast come from Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) and Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. Takeoff is out of Morehead City, Atlantic Beach and Beaufort.
2026 SKA Nationals powered by Yamaha comes up next, on 2026-11-18.
Events still to come on the Crystal Coast
| Date | Event | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-18 | 2026 SKA Nationals powered by Yamaha | Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) | Beaufort | Carteret County |
| 2027-06-11 | 2027 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament | Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament | Morehead City | Carteret County |
Dates read from organizer schedules in October 2026.
The Crystal Coast results in print
| Date | Event | Winner | Winning weight | Per day (lb) | Big fish | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | 2026 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament | MARLIN FEVER (Captain Cameron Guthrie, angler Connor Daniel, Wilson, NC) | 919.9 lb blue marlin | Carteret County |
Results appear only once an organizer or newspaper prints them, with the link.
Dates already run on the Crystal Coast
| Date | Event | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | 2026 Bone Suckin Sauce King of the Cape Open | Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) | Morehead City | Carteret County |
| 2026-09-10 | 2026 David Pennington Memorial KMT | Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) | Morehead City | Carteret County |
| 2026-08-06 | 2026 Battle of the Kings | Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) | Atlantic Beach | Carteret County |
| 2026-06-08 | 68th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament (2026) | Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament | Morehead City | Carteret County |
Reaching the Crystal Coast on event day
Ramps on the Crystal Coast
- Emerald Isle4 lanes, 107 trailer spaces, restrooms, 4 docks, 3 miles
- Cedar Point Boat Launchboat ramp, 7 miles
- Gordon S. Myers At Cedar Point2 lanes, 37 trailer spaces, 3 docks, 8 miles
- Shell Rock Landing2 lanes, 49 trailer spaces, 2 docks, 12 miles
- Morehead City3 lanes, 33 trailer spaces, 3 docks, 12 miles
- Willis Landing1 lane, 4 trailer spaces, 1 dock, 14 miles
- Long Point Boat Launchboat ramp, 15 miles
Circuits on the Crystal Coast
Takeoff counties for the Crystal Coast
- Carteret County
Gear to pack for the Crystal Coast
Saltwater spinning combos
Inshore rods
Soft plastics
Paddle tails
Trolling gear
Offshore rigs
Release tools
Dehookers and gaffs
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- 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
Things to know about the Crystal Coast events
How many dates does the Crystal Coast carry?
6 on this page, 2 still to come, and 1 published result.
What event comes next on the Crystal Coast?
2026 SKA Nationals powered by Yamaha on 2026-11-18.
How heavy must I be to win the Crystal Coast?
Five-bass results in print are too few for an average yet.
Which trails hold events on the Crystal Coast?
Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) and Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament.
Which ramp do the Crystal Coast fields use?
Out of Morehead City, Atlantic Beach and Beaufort; each organizer page names the ramp.
Who won the latest the Crystal Coast event?
MARLIN FEVER (Captain Cameron Guthrie, angler Connor Daniel, Wilson, NC) won 2026 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament (2026-06-08) with 919.9 lb blue marlin.
Do I need a license to fish a the Crystal Coast event?
The Coastal Recreational Fishing License from age 16 ($20 resident, $40 nonresident); boats and piers with a blanket license cover their anglers.
How do I enter a the Crystal Coast tournament?
The organizer pages linked here take entries and list fees.
Is there a form for the Crystal Coast events?
The Add a tournament form on this page takes club events.
Run the Crystal Coast ahead of time
The water page lists access and rules.
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.
We keep what you send so we can check the event. Your email is never published.