2026Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
- Dates
- June 5–14, 2026
- Location
- Morehead City, NC
- Target species
Overview
The 68th annual Big Rock: 278 boats and a purse of more than $9 million.
The 68th annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament ran June 5–14, 2026 with six fishing days (June 8–13, two required lay days). 278 boats competed for a total purse of more than $9 million; MARLIN FEVER’s 919.9-pound blue marlin won the tournament and more than 330 billfish were released during the week.
ScheduleEastern (US) time
- SaturdayJun6June 6, 2026
- 7:00 PM– 11:00 PM
Big Rock Captain’s Party (private)
Crystal Coast Civic Center
- SundayJun7June 7, 2026
- 5:00 PM
Big Rock Captain’s Meeting
Big Rock Landing Event Tent
- 6:00 PM– 9:00 PM
Pig Pickin’
Big Rock Landing Event Tent
- MondayJun8June 8, 2026
- 9:00 AM– 3:00 PM
Fishing Day 1
- TuesdayJun9June 9, 2026
- 9:00 AM– 3:00 PM
Fishing Day 2
- WednesdayJun10June 10, 2026
- 9:00 AM– 3:00 PM
Fishing Day 3
- ThursdayJun11June 11, 2026
- 9:00 AM– 3:00 PM
Fishing Day 4
- FridayJun12June 12, 2026
- 9:00 AM– 3:00 PM
Fishing Day 5
- SaturdayJun13June 13, 2026
- 9:00 AM– 3:00 PM
Fishing Day 6
- 3:00 PM
Weigh-ins
Big Rock Landing
- SundayJun14June 14, 2026
- 11:00 AM– 2:00 PM
Awards Brunch (live broadcast)
Crystal Coast Civic Center
Results
Heaviest Blue Marlin
- Rank 1Marlin Fever63' Jarrett Bay919.9 lb
- Rank 2Fender Bender62' Spencer644.1 lb
- Rank 3Haphazard60' Spencer635.6 lb
- 4Free Ranger46' Buddy Cannady597.4 lb
- 5Hit N Run80' Weaver549.2 lb
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