2026Suncoast Kingfish Classic
- Dates
- April 9–11, 2026
- Location
- St. Petersburg, FL
- Target species
Overview
Long-running Tampa Bay king mackerel tournament held each April at SkyBeach Resort in St. Petersburg, benefiting Ready for Life Pinellas.
The Suncoast Kingfish Classic is a spring king mackerel tournament run by Suncoast Classic Events from SkyBeach Resort near the Sunshine Skyway in St. Petersburg. Thursday is the captain's party and rules reading, Saturday is tournament day with a public weigh-in from 3pm.
The 33rd annual event ran April 9-11, 2026. The organizer also runs a Suncoast Ladies' Classic and an inshore challenge.
ScheduleEastern (US) time
- ThursdayApr9April 9, 2026
- 6:00 PM– 9:00 PM
Captain's Party & Rules
SkyBeach Resort, 6800 Sunshine Skyway Ln S
- SaturdayApr11April 11, 2026
- 3:00 PM
Tournament Day & Weigh-In
SkyBeach Resort
Weigh-in begins 3pm.
Results
Final results are published on the official tournament site.
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