El Pescado Billfish Tournament
Experience the thrill of big game fishing over four action-packed days.
The Northeast Florida Marlin Club hosts the El Pescado Billfish Tournament at Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor from Tuesday, November 12 to Saturday, November 16, 2024.
The tournament kicks off with a Captains Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Northeast Florida Marlin Association Club House, followed by four days of big game fishing. Captains choose which two days of the four to fish and must declare their lay days by 8:00 a.m. each morning.
The general entry fee is $1,500.00 before October 15 ($1,750.00 after), with payouts based on 20 boats. The tournament features several optional entry categories. The Daily TWT (tournament within tournament) requires a $5,000.00 entry fee, with a winner-takes-all prize of $100,000.00 each day. The Meat Fish category has a $500.00 entry fee per species, offering $10,000.00 prizes for wahoo, dolphin, and tuna. The Outboard TWT has a $1,000.00 entry fee and a $20,000.00 winner-takes-all payout. The Overall TWT has a $3,000.00 entry fee, with payouts of $36,000.00 for 1st place, $18,000.00 for 2nd place, and $6,000.00 for 3rd place.
The event organizers determine the awards which are subject to change and restrictions. For additional information, please contact Jeff Crabtree at (904) 759-1033.
This tournament is open to the public but also part of the Northeast Florida Marlin Association's (NEFMA) Tournament Series Championship. That championship is exclusive to NEFMA members.
Registration: Register online for $1,500.00 before October 15, 2024, when the entry fee changes to $1,750.00.
When: Tuesday through Saturday, November 12 to November 16, 2024.
Where: The Northeast Florida Marlin Association Club House, in the Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor at 3030 Harbor Dr., St Augustine, Florida 32084.
Schedule
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, November 28, 2024 | Final Registration | 6:00 p.m. |
| Captains' Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | |
| Friday, November 28 - Monday, December 2, 2024 | Fishing Days | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Weigh-In | 7:00 p.m. | |
| Monday, December 2, 2024 | Awards | After final weigh-in. |
Admission | Ticket Prices
| Entry Type | Entry | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Main Event Entry | Early Registration (before Oct. 31) | $1500.00 |
| Late Registration (after Oct. 31) | $1750.00 | |
| Optional Entries | Daily TWT* | $5000.00 |
| Meat Fish: Wahoo | $500.00 | |
| Meat Fish: Dolphin | $500.00 | |
| Meat Fish: Tuna | $500.00 | |
| Under 40’ / Outboard TWT* | $1000.00 | |
| Overall TWT* | $3000.00 |
