2026Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament
- Dates
- August 8–9, 2026
- Location
- Manteo, NC
- Target species
Overview
One-day, ladies-only billfish release tournament out of Pirate's Cove Marina held the weekend before the Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament.
The Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament is a one-day, release-only event for women anglers fished from Pirate's Cove Marina in Manteo (boats may also depart Hatteras Inlet with approval). It benefits Interfaith Community Outreach on the Outer Banks.
The 2026 edition had pre-registration Friday August 7, a Saturday August 8 kickoff and captains meeting, and fishing on Sunday August 9.
ScheduleEastern (US) time
- FridayAug7August 7, 2026
- 3:00 PM– 7:00 PM
Pre-Registration
Pirate's Cove Marina
Paid teams confirm anglers, pick up bags/shirts
- SaturdayAug8August 8, 2026
- 3:00 PM– 9:00 PM
Kick Off & Captains Meeting
Pirate's Cove Marina Pavilion
Registration 3-9 PM; captain's meeting 7 PM
- SundayAug9August 9, 2026
- 8:30 AM– 3:00 PM
Fishing Day
Scales close 7 PM; awards 8 PM
Results
Final results are published on the official tournament site.
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