The Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is Saturday, August 29 & Sunday, August 30, 2026 all over Long Island Sound!
The heaviest catch wins $25,000 but there are other chances to win cash and prizes totaling over $40,000!
Online registration opens Friday, May 22 at 12am! Click the link below to get notified when online registration opens!
Prizing Info
First Place Grand Prize: $25,000
2nd Place: $7,500
3rd Place: $2,500
4th & 5th Place: $500 each
6th - 10th Places: $200 each
11th - 15th Places: $150 each
16th - 20th Places: $100 each
Port Prizes: $100 each for the heaviest Bluefish caught at each official weigh-in station
Under 18 Prizing: for the Top 3 heaviest Bluefish caught by a contestant under the age of 18. Powered by Bridgeport Harbor Marina
Under 18 1st Place: $1,000
Under 18 2nd Place: $100 gift card
Under 18 3rd Place: $100 gift card
About the Tournament
The Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is Saturday, August 29 & Sunday, August 30 all over Long Island Sound!
The heaviest catch wins $25,000 but there are other chances to win cash and prizes totaling over $40,000!
The fishing tournament is open to all and kids are encouraged to fish as well.
