The Bahamas attracts fishermen from all over the world, all round the year. And with the wide variety or fish in the waters off the islands, there's a packed calendar of fishing tournaments and events which anybody can take part in.
To help you find what's happening when you visit, we have listed some of the well-known events for you:
3rd Leg Bahamas Wahoo Challenge
19 - 22 February
The BAHAMAS WAHOO CHAMPIONSHIP is a series of four wahoo tournaments designed to foster a competitive angling atmosphere in pursuit of a species of fish which is not endangered and cannot be harvested commercially. The wahoo is an outstanding gamefish, reputedly the fastest gamefish in the ocean.
It requires a lot of skill and knowledge to boat this fish successfully. The Bahamas Wahoo Championship is designed to honor and recognize those anglers, captains and mates, who take great pride in the pursuit of this wily and cunning game fish. The Bahamas is known world-wide as a prime location for the pursuit of wahoo and the Wahoo Championship is designed to coincide with major wahoo runs in the participating resorts.
Ladies Fishing Tournament, Bimini
14 - 16 March
The Bimini ladies fishing tournament begins on March 14th with registrations, all-day fishing followed by a cocktail party on the 15th and all-day fishing followed by a cocktail party and awards ceremony on the final day.
Bahamas White Marlin Open, Treasure Cay, The Abacos
7 - 10 April
This event caters to fishing enthusiasts wishing to visit the Abacos and enjoy the hunt of a White Marlin. A seperate fun fishing division recognizes the largest caught Dolphin, Tuna and Wahoo during the three days of the fishing tournament. For more information contact Treasure Cay Beach Resort Tel: (242) 365-8801.
Bahamas Billfish Championship Series, Treasure Cay, The Abacos
13 - 18 April
The Bahamas Billfish Championships sponosred by Rolex is considered the premier fishing series in The Bahamas. This leg of the championships kicks off the five leg series of an event that attracts dozens of seasoned and crafty deep-sea fishermen. Bragging rights are the order of the day as reputations and hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes and cash are up for grabs. For more information contact Treasure Cay Beach Resort Tel: (242) 365-8801.
Abaco Anglers Fishing Tournament, Elbow Cay, The Abacos
Annually throughout April
This Deep Sea and Bottom Fishing Tournament has been part of the landscape for more than thirty years. It is family oriented and caters primarily to local fishing enthusiasts and to visitors wishing to visit the Abacos to participate. All levels of fishing abilities, including children are encouraged. For more information contact Lighthouse Marina Tel: (242) 366-0154.
Bahamas Billfish Championship Marsh Harbour Championship, The Abacos
27 April - 2 May
The second leg of The Bahamas Billfish Championship sponsored by Rolex is hosted at Abaco Beach Resort. Anglers continue to pursue for the biggest catch in this area. Take the opportunity to visit the popular tourist strip that offers excellent shopping, tasty Bahamian cuisines and live entertainment. For more information contact Abaco Beach Resort Tel: (242) 367-2158.
Bertram Hatteras Shootout (Billfish Tourney), The Abacos
9 & 10 of May
The Bertram Hatteras Shootout, commonly referred to as "The Shootout" is the creme de la creme of the tournaments held in the Abacos. Select groups of "High End" clientele grace this event each year seeking to exact revenge against their contemporaries. The Bertram and Hatteras group of companies jointly sponsors this event. For further information contact the Abaco Beach Resort, Marsh Harbour, Tel: (242) 367-2158.
Billfish Blast, The Abacos
26 - 31 May
For further information please contact Abaco Beach Resort Tel: (242) 367-2158.
Sea Spray Resort Fishing Tournament, Elbow Cay, The Abacos
Annually throughout May
Deep Sea Fishing has a home in White Sound, Elbow Cay. This event caters to fishing enthusiasts wishing to visit the Abacos and enjoy the hunt of Blue Marlin and Tuna. It also brings out the novice fishermen and is a promotional event for the resort and the Abacos. For further information contact Sea Spray Resort, Tel: (242)-366-0065.
Bahamas Billfish Championship, Treasure Cay Championship, The Abacos
1 - 6 June
The 4th leg of the Bahamas Billfish Championships sponsored by Rolex is hosted with valuable prizes and major cash awards at Treasure Cay Resort. In addition to great fishing, participants in this leg of the championships get to take in world class golf, tennis and one of the top ten beaches in the world. For further information contact the Treasure Cay Beach Resort, Tel: (242) 365-8801.
Builders Association of South Florida Fishing Tournament, Bimini
6 - 10 June
The Builders Association of South Florida Fishing Tournament takes place at the Bimini Bay Resort.
26th Annual Treasure Cay Billfish Championship, The Abacos
8 - 13 June
The Treasure Cay Billfish Championships is a "Mainstay" among the Abaco fishing events with consistency the order of the day. It caters to a cross section of fishermen and is a major event for northern Abaco. The event also features beach volleyball and a native arts and crafts show on the last day. For further information contact the Treasure Cay Beach Resort, Tel: (242) 365-8801.
Bahamas Billfish Boat Harbour Championship, The Abacos
15 - 20 June
This is the final leg of the Bahamas Billfish Championships sponsored by Rolex and will attract scores of seasoned and crafty deep-sea fishermen all vying for the hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes and cash. Spouses of the anglers participate in a People to People Luncheon and silent auction for charity, while the overall results for all of the legs are tallied and a festive awards banquet is prepared by the organisers. For further information contact the Abaco Beach Resort Tel: (242) 367-2158.
Bimini Hemingway Festival & Fishing Tournament, Bimini
19 - 24 June
The Bimini Hemingway Festival & Fishing Tournament will be held at the Bimini Bay Resort.
The Bahamas Rotary Tuna Classic, Fourth Annual Tournament, Paradise Island
Annually thoughout June
The tournament will be held at Hurricane Hole Marina, Paradise Island. The event will feature prizes and a grand trophy for the largest tuna. For more information please Tel. (242) 394-9980 or (242) 357-7524.
The Bahamas Rotary Tuna Classic Annual Tournament, Paradise Island
Annually thoughout June
The Bahamas Rotary Tuna Classic, Fifth Annual Tournament will be held at Hurricane Hole Marina, Paradise Island. The event will feature prizes and a grand trophy for the largest tuna. For more information please Tel: (242) 394-9980.
Native Fishing Tournament, Bimini
9 & 10 August
Native Fishing Tournament.
Deep Drop Fishing Championships, Nassau
1 September
The Deep Drop Fishing Championships will be held in Nassau with boats leaving from the Hurricane Hole Marina. Entry fee is $400 per boat. This is an annual event. For further information Tel (242) 477-2941.
Hand Line Fishing Tournament, The Exumas
12 October
Staniel Cay. For further information Tel: (242) 355-2043.
