Kingfish Tournament and Rodeo

The 41st Fernandina Beach Fishing Rodeo presented by the Nassau Sport Fishing Association will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024 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 2024 Tournament Trail national championship series. The Kingfish Tournament is a Beach Format tournament agin this year. The Eastern Boundry is a 3 nautical mile limit from shore. The rodeo consists of 4 different species, Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead and Flounder. 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 2024 Rules 

Live registration will be available on Friday evening July 26,  2024 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, July 28, 2024 is our rain date.

Oh and don't miss out on the special local accomidation deals!  TRAVELER HOTEL AWARDS: Stay in a participating hotel for 2 nights, enter the Kingfish Tournament and receive a $200 gift award and an entry into the $1,000 Travler award !!! The entrant with the largest Kingfish will win the $1,000 award. Email Terry Kelley at adtek@bellsouth.net with your Captian's name, your Team Name and the preferred hotel where you are registered.  Present you hotel check-in at the tournament T-shirt booth to receive your gift. Only one entry and award per team.

So make your plans, get registered and we will see you at the Scales !

                              Schedule of Events                                     

                              Prizes                                    

Kingfish Division*

1st Place Overall - $10,000

2nd Place Overall - $3,500

3rd Place Overall - $2,500

4th Place Overall - $2,000

5th Place Overall - $1,500

6th Place Overall - $1,000

7th Place Overall - $850

8th Place Overall - $750

9th Place Overall - $600

10th Place Overall - $500

Youth Angler:

1st Prize- $1,800;

2nd Prize- $600

Lady Angler:

1st Prize- $1,650;

2nd Prize- $550

Traveler Award:

1st Prize- $1,000

The largest Kingfish staying at a Participating Hotel