Ancient City Kingfish Challenge
(904) 222-1042 At Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor
3070 Harbor Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32084
The Ancient City Gamefish Association hosts the annual Ancient City Kingfish Challenge from Thursday, June 27, 2024, to Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor.
This is a King Mackerel aggregate tournament where only the two largest fish will be weighed, and each boat can win only one prize. This tournament also coincides with the Ancient City Junior Kingfish Challenge.
There is a mandatory Captains' meeting at the Northeast Florida Marlin Club at 3030 Harbor Drive on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Fishing begins at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday with boats allowed to depart from Fernandina, Mayport, St. Augustine, or Ponce Inlet at 5:00 a.m. Final registration is Friday, June 28, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Camachee Cove Marina, Northeast Florida Marlin Association Clubhouse.
The Ancient City Kingfish Challenge is a part of the Ancient City Challenge Tournaments, which also includes the Ancient City Red Fish Bash, the Ancient City Junior Red Fish Bash, and the Ancient City Junior Kingfish Challenge. See all tournament rules for this event.
Looking for a different tournament? See all of St. Augustine's fishing tournaments.
Registration: Free for spectators. Register for the Kingfish Challenge for $350.00 per angler. The price increases to $450.00 per angler after June 15, 2024.
When: Thursday through Saturday, June 27 to 29, 2024. The mandatory Captains' meeting is on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Call (904) 222-1042 or visit the Ancient City Game Fish Association for more information. Weigh-in is on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.
Where: This event takes place at the Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor at 3070 Harbor Dr, St. Augustine, Florida 32084, though participants are allowed to depart from various locations. The mandatory Captains' meeting takes place at The Marlin Club at 3030 Harbor Drive, St. Augustine, Florida 32084.
Schedule
Date | Event | Time |
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Friday, June 28, 2024 | Final Registration | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Friday, June 28, 2024 | Mandatory Captains' Meeting @ The Marlin Club | 7:00 p.m. |
Saturday, June 29, 2024 | Boat Departure | 5:00 a.m. |
Saturday, June 29, 2024 | Lines in Water | 6:00 a.m. |
Friday, June 28, 2024 | Food, Cash Bar, Raffle, Vendors | 4:00 p.m. - Close |
Saturday, June 29, 2024 | Weigh-In | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Saturday, June 29, 2024 | Food, Cash Bar, Vendors | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Saturday, June 29, 2024 | Awards | After Weigh-In |
Ancient City Kingfish Challenge
(904) 222-1042 At Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor
3070 Harbor Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Admission | Ticket Prices
Admission: Free for spectators.Registration | Price |
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Early Registration (before June 15, 2024) | $350.00 |
Late Registration (after June 15, 2024) | $450.00 |