Outer Banks Tournaments
The the Outer Banks schedule, winners and access.
- 2upcoming
- 0results
Photo of Pamlico Sound: Captain-tucker, CC BY-SA 3.0
The Outer Banks on the trail
The the Outer Banks count is 3 scheduled events, of which 2 are still ahead, plus 0 published results. Circuits fishing the Outer Banks include Hatteras Marlin Club, North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) and Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournaments. Most fields launch from Hatteras, Avon and Manteo.
On 2026-10-21, 17th Annual NCBBA Red Drum Tournament is next.
The Outer Banks dates ahead
| Date | Event | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 17th Annual NCBBA Red Drum Tournament | North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) | Avon | Dare County |
| 2027-08-07 | 2027 Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament | Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournaments | Manteo | Dare County |
Dates read from organizer schedules in October 2026.
Completed events, the Outer Banks
| Date | Event | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-21 | 67th Hatteras Marlin Club Blue Marlin Invitational Tournament | Hatteras Marlin Club | Hatteras | Dare County |
The Outer Banks ramps and organizers
Event hosts at the Outer Banks
Counties where the Outer Banks events start
- Dare County
Rods and baits for the Outer Banks
Saltwater spinning combos
Inshore rods
Soft plastics
Paddle tails
Trolling gear
Offshore rigs
Release tools
Dehookers and gaffs
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More North Carolina tournament waters
- Cape Fear Coast5 events
- Crystal Coast7 events
- High Rock Lake14 events
- Jordan Lake1 event
- Kerr Lake21 events
- Lake Gaston2 events
- Lake Norman13 events
- Lake Wylie3 events
- Pasquotank River4 events
- Sneads Ferry and Onslow Bay3 events
The Outer Banks tournament questions
How full is the the Outer Banks event list?
3 on this page, 2 still to come, and 0 published results.
When is the next the Outer Banks tournament?
17th Annual NCBBA Red Drum Tournament on 2026-10-21.
What weight takes first on the Outer Banks?
Five-bass results in print are too few for an average yet.
Which trails run events on the Outer Banks?
Hatteras Marlin Club, North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) and Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournaments.
Where do the Outer Banks boats leave from?
Out of Hatteras, Avon and Manteo; each organizer page names the ramp.
What was the most recent winning weight on the Outer Banks?
No result is in print yet.
Which license do the Outer Banks entrants carry?
The Coastal Recreational Fishing License from age 16 ($20 resident, $40 nonresident); boats and piers with a blanket license cover their anglers.
Where are the Outer Banks entry details?
Every event links to its organizer for the entry form.
How does a club get on the the Outer Banks page?
Press Add a tournament and fill in the form.
Pre-fish the Outer Banks ahead of the draw
Look over ramps and limits before practice day.
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.