Fishermen looking to add some excitement to their fishing this season can participate in one of the many fishing tournaments taking place throughout the Northeast. There are contests for just about every species that swims in our waters, with tournaments lasting a single day, a week or even the entire season.
All States – Maine Through Virginia
The Striper Cup
May to September
This season-long tournament provides many ways to win, with individual and team competitions, a catch and release component and a grand prize boat.
Maine
3nd Annual Bluefin Benefit Battle Supporting the American Cancer Society
July 13-20
Portland, Maine
In 2022, the Bluefin Benefit Battle became Maine’s first tuna fishing tournament that fundraised for local families battling cancer. The Bluefin Benefit Battle allows commercial fishermen to participate in a friendly competition while helping support the American Cancer Society’s mission in countless ways. Since its founding in 2022, the Bluefin…