Take part in the Bluefish Bonanza on October 14th & 15th!  This family-friendly fishing tournament kicks off with a welcome reception Friday night.  Enjoy a fun day of fishing on Saturday, followed by a fish dinner and awards ceremony that evening.  Prizes for largest fish will be awarded in multiple categories and ages.  Plan to stay the whole weekend and explore the island on Sunday.

Bald Head Island offers some of the best Fall surf fishing along the North Carolina coast. This family-friendly tournament, hosted by the Bald Head Island Chamber of Commerce, offers low entry fees and big payoffs, so don’t miss out! The format is simple – catch the most qualified bluefish (by weight) and win a prize package potentially worth thousands. The fun kicks off with a Fishing School on Friday, followed by a welcome reception Friday night. Enjoy a little friendly fishing competition on Saturday, then celebrate your catch with a fish dinner and awards ceremony that evening. Prizes for largest fish will be awarded in multiple categories, including Adult (16 and up), Lady Angler, Junior Angler (ages 6-15) and Pee Wee (5 and under), so the whole family can fish together, and win together! Plan to stay the entire weekend and explore the island on Sunday.

For more information visit: www.baldheadisland.org/bluefish-bonanza

SCHEDULE

Friday, October 14, 2016

Registration: 9 am to 5 pm at Riverside Adventure Co.Courtyard

Fishing School: 3 pm to 5 pm at Riverside Adventure Co.Courtyard

Captains Meeting: 5 pm at Riverside Adventure Co.Courtyard

Bluefish social and welcome reception dinner: 5:30 pm at Delphina Cantina and Riverside Adventure Co. Courtyard

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Lines in the water: 7:30 am
Fishing is between Beach Access #1 and Beach Access #42.

Lines out of the water: 3:30 pm

Social, dinner, and awards ceremony: 5:30 pm at Delphina Cantina and Riverside Adventure Co. Courtyard