Looking for unique things to do in Carolina Beach? Check out the annual Pleasure Island Team Surf Fishing Challenge! This Carolina Beach fishing tournament, hosted by Fisherman’s Post, marks the beginning of the fishing competition season after a winter break. We are thrilled to reunite with our regular surf-fishing anglers and meet new ones as well.
The event takes place on Pleasure Island, offering a perfect opportunity to enjoy the beach and engage in some friendly competition.
About the Event
The spring surf fishing event on Pleasure Island is a team-based competition, allowing you to form a team of up to four anglers. Fishing is not only about catching fish but also about camaraderie, and this event honors that spirit. Even if your team has less than four anglers, you can still participate and compete. Each team can have up to eight rods in the water at a time, ensuring fair play and enabling teams to support each other when needed.
Teams will be competing in four categories: bluefish, red drum, sea mullet, and black drum. The leaderboard will be based on each team’s three-fish aggregate weight in each category. So if your team manages to weigh in the heaviest total weight of three bluefish, sea mullet, red drum, or black drum, there will be prize checks awaiting you on Sunday. Additionally, there are Team Aggregate TWT and Team Hall of Fame awards, adding more excitement to the event.
This tournament is not only a chance to win prizes but also an opportunity to contribute to a good cause. The event supports First Fruit Ministries, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing meals, emergency groceries, and shelter to those in need. All fish brought to the weigh-in will be donated to this organization.
Plan Your Visit
Join Sea Coast Rentals for the Pleasure Island Spring Surf Fishing Challenge and test your fishing skills against other enthusiasts. Book your rental today!
Categories and Prizes
The tournament entry fee automatically includes participation in all four categories: bluefish, red drum, black drum, and sea mullet. Protests against any decision made by the tournament committee can be made within one hour after the last fish has been weighed, accompanied by a $350 cash deposit. If the protest is upheld, the deposit will be returned, but if not, it will go towards the Pleasure Island Fishing Tournament. The tournament committee reserves the right to refuse entry from any captain or team. If an entry is refused, the captain or team will receive a full refund of their entry fee. All participants are responsible for familiarizing themselves with and adhering to the rules and regulations set forth by the Pleasure Island Team Surf Fishing Challenge.
Rules and Registration
If you wish to participate, pre-registration is available until Thursday, April 11. Note that entry fees must be paid by April 1 to enjoy the reduced rate. After April 11, online registration will be closed, but you can register in person on Friday, April 12, at The Lazy Pirate between 4:00 pm and 11:00 pm. Important rules to remember include fishing within a 25-yard span with all team members, designating a Team Captain, having at least one team member who is 21 years or older, and no substitutions after registration closes on Friday, April 12, at 11:00 pm. Fish must adhere to North Carolina state size regulations, and no cut or mutilated fish will be accepted. The tournament fishing will commence at 11:59 pm on Friday, April 12, and continue around the clock until 11:00 am on Sunday, April 14. The official weigh-in will take place at Lazy Pirate from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on Sunday.
Where to Stay
Finding suitable accommodation during your visit to the Pleasure Island Spring Surf Fishing Challenge is essential. Carolina Beach offers an array of vacation rentals to choose from, ensuring you have a comfortable and relaxing stay. Explore Carolina Beach vacation rentals and find the perfect place to rest after a day of exciting fishing. Whether you prefer a cozy beachfront cottage or a spacious Carolina Beach rental, there is an option for everyone’s taste and budget.
