Spring Fishing Tournaments to Catch in the Caribbean & Bahamas

With thousands of marine species in its warm waters, the Caribbean is known for year-round big game sportfishing. From the Bahamian archipelago to the Caribbean islands, boaters can join annual tournaments that celebrate anglers’ passion for a prize-winning catch. 

The region’s open waters are home to an abundance of Spanish mackerel, yellowfin, tuna, billfish and tarpon — and fishing enthusiasts flock to the Caribbean for its world-renowned white and blue marlin. With no off-season, the sky’s the limit on what you pull aboard. Check out the following tournaments that run from March through June.

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3^rd Annual Chub Cay Classic 

Bahamas, March 7 – 9

Kick off The Bahamas billfish tournament season at Chub Cay Resort & Marina located at the southern tip of the Berry Islands. Last year’s event attracted 17 boats competing for prizes. 

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The Sir Charles Williams International Fishing Tournament

Barbados, April 9 – 13 

The Barbados Game Fishing Association hosts this annual competition at Port St. Charles Marina in St. Peter. Go after prizes and record-breaking blue marlin in the five-day event.

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4^th Annual Chub Cay Invitational

Bahamas, April 11 – 13 

Chub Cay Resort & Marina and Fly Zone Fishing hold another fishing competition at this gorgeous venue following the March tournament. 

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Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament

Cayman Islands, April 23 – 30 

Hosted by the Cayman Islands Angling Club, this has been the island’s premier sportfishing tournament for more than 25 years. Eligible species include wahoo, yellowfin, tuna, dolphin and billfish. 

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Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament

Antigua, May 16 – 19

This 56^th annual event invites regional and international sportfishing fans to compete for prizes. The tournament takes place at Falmouth Harbour Marina on the south shores of the island. 

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The Shootout: Production vs. Custom

Abaco, Bahamas, May 1 – 4

Head to Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour Marina to catch this annual competition that challenges the skills of production line boats vs. custom-designed vessels. The event hosts 50 inboard teams of boats 33-feet or larger. The marina also hosts the exclusive Custom Shootout tournament May 15 – 18, featuring teams by invitation only. 

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Baker’s Bay Invitational

Bahamas, May 8 – 11

The Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club hosts two days of offshore fishing and a one-day golf tournament at this exclusive event. This competition is limited to the first 30 boats to register.

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Walker’s Cay Blue Marlin Invitational

Bahamas, May 22 – 25

Carl & Gigi Allen, owners of this northernmost Bahamian island, are hosting their 4^th annual fishing tournament at Walker’s Cay Marina. The event is open to 50 boats and offers jackpots for marlin, dolphin, wahoo and tuna. 

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Elbow Reef Classic Fishing Tournament

Abaco, Bahamas, May 29 – June 1

Hope Town Inn & Marina hosts this community-driven event on the island of Elbow Cay. All proceeds go to preserve and protect the Elbow Reef Lighthouse.

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Battleground Bahamas Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Tournament

Freeport, Grand Bahama, June 13 – 15

Founded in 2020 by native Bahamian fishermen, this family-friendly tournament donates to the Rotary of Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Committee. Reel in the heaviest tuna, mahi, blackfin or wahoo to win prizes.