May 15 > Carolina Beach
Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman Fishing Tournament
The Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman Fishing Tournament is open to anyone with any disability to come and join in on a free day of fishing, friends, food, and fun. We love to see new faces as well as old friends. We offer a special welcome to any and all of our honored Disabled Veterans. The The Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman Fishing Tournament is put on annually by the Got Em On Live Bait fishing club and they really throw a shindig. The tourney is held at the Kure Beach Fishing Pier in Kure Beach, NC. Participants are provided with rods, tackle, bait, refreshments, food, t-shirts and prizes. For info: got-em-on.com

June 06-13 > Morehead City
Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament
The Big Rock is an exciting Crystal Coast tradition in mid-June. Part of the Governors Cup Billfishing Series, the tournament is fished by around 100 competitors in substantial cash categories. For info: thebigrock.com

June 06 > Edenton
Edenton Annual Open Bass Tournament
Edenton Tourism

June 19-21 > Ocean Isle Beach
Jolly Mon King Mackerel Tournament
For info: oifishingcenter.com

July 16-18 > Beaufort
Barta Boys & Girls Club Billfish Tournament
For info: bartabillfish.com

September 03-05 > Hatteras Village
Hatteras Village Surf Fishing Tournament
For more info: hatterasonmymind.com/HVCA/Surffish/

October 01-03 > Southport
U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament
The U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament is one of North Carolina's oldest and most prestigious fishing tournaments offering over $100,000 in guaranteed CASH prizes. No minimum number of boats required. Entertainment, fish fry and more. For info: usopenkmt.com

October 07-10 > Morehead City
The Wahoo Challenge
The annual Wahoo Challenge fishing tournament held on the Morehead City waterfront. Participants will fish 2 out of 3 days and enjoy the events festivities each night. For more info: calcuttawahoo.com

January February March April May June July August September October November December 11 > Nags Head
Kitty Hawk Kites Annual Kayak Fishing Tournament
Kitty Hawk Kites

October 22-24 > Hatteras Village
Frank & Fran's Annual Red Drum Tournament
A three day individual surf fishing tournament with 300 paid anglers competing to catch and release the largest and most red drum. Prizes total over $12,000 to multiple winners. For more information please visit www.hatteras-island.com

November 07 > Edenton
Edenton Annual Bass Tournament
Edenton Tourism