Tournament Information
The 43rd Fernandina Beach Kingfish Tournament and Fishing Rodeo presented by the Nassau Sport Fishing Association will be held Saturday, May 30 2026 at the Fernandina Harbor Marina. The tournament features a Kingfish Division and more family oriented Inshore Fishing Rodeo Division. The Kingfish Division is sanctioned by the Southern Kingfish Association as part of their 2026 Tournament Trail national championship series. The Kingfish Tournament will feature an Eastern Boundry of 12 nautical miles limit shore. The Rodeo consists of 6 different species, Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, Cobia and Sea Bass. Every entrant can fish one or both divisions. Note: The Rodeo Division is open to Anglers fishing on the beach, bridges and public Docks. Fishing is not permitted from private docks or other private property. Rodeo Anglers may purchase live shrimp, fiddler crabs, mud minnows or sand fleas intended for use in the rodeo division only. Have Fun, Catch fish and Stay Safe.
Check out the rules at : FBFR 2026 Rules
Live registration will be available onsite Friday evening May 29, 2026 from 3pm - 8pm. There will be a mandatory captains meeting Friday at 7PM. The tournament will feature music, food and drinks, T-Shirt sales, a raffle, a Silent Auction and wrapping up on Saturday with the weigh-in from 2–5 pm and the awards ceremony afterwards. The event will be open to the public.
Please note that should weather conditions force a postponement, Sunday, May 31, 2026 is our rain date.
So make your plans, get registered and we will see you at the Scales !
Schedule of Events
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Kingfish Division Prizes
| 1st Place Overall - $10,000 | 6th Place Overall - $1,000 |
| 2nd Place Overall - $3,500 | 7th Place Overall - $850 |
| 3rd Place Overall - $2,500 | 8th Place Overall - $750 |
| 4th Place Overall - $2,000 | 9th Place Overall - $600 |
| 5th Place Overall - $1,500 | 10th Place Overall - $500 |
| Junior Angler | Lady Angler |
| 1st Place - $1,800 | 1st Place - $1,650 |
| 2nd Place - $600 | 2nd Place - $550 |
** 1st Place Overall is guaranteed $10,000. Other prizes are based on a minimum
of 100 paid entrants to the Kingfish Tournament.
Traveler Awards
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