One of the World’s Premier Fishing Tournaments Coming to Destin

Ranked as one of the “Top 10 Big Money Tournaments” in the world, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic is the fastest growing fishing tournaments on the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Hosted by Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, registration for the tournament is now underway with early bird registration available through May 31.  The Blue Marlin Classic will be held June 18-22.

• Ranked the 5th richest tournament in the world by Marlin magazine and sanctioned by the World Billfish Series, this major fishing event gives serious angling teams a shot at winning a huge pay-off.  With cash categories for dolphin, tuna, and Wahoo as well as individual angler trophies, fishermen have a multitude of ways to stake their claim on Destin fishing tournament history. For rules and registration details, visit fishecbc.com.

• Photo credit: billfishreport.com

• Baytown Marina and the Village of Baytowne Wharf will also be hosting live entertainment and kid activities during the weekend tournament. 

• If you are coming to town to fish the tournament, view suggestions for lodging inDestin from iLoveDestin.com.  For dining, we also provide you a direct link to Sandestin’s very popular Elephant Walk on iLoveDestin.com.

Happy Fishing!

Kendra Veach

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