Fun filled day of Fishing and Prizes!
Fishing Tournament
Emerald Isle Fall Fishing Tournament
September 26, 2026
501(c)(3)
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Full Boat LeaderboardKing Mackerel
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Full Surf LeaderboardAdult Classification
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The tournament leadership team met today at 4:30 PM to discuss the weather forecast and tournament conditions. After being briefed on the latest NOAA weather information and reviewing the positive trending weather conditions, we are currently GO for the tournament as scheduled.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the tournament and wish you all a safe and successful event!
Press Release
EI Fishing Press Release 2025
Mission Statement
"The mission of the Emerald Isle Fishing Tournament is to foster community engagement, environmental stewardship, and educational advancement.
Established in FY 18/19 with the inaugural tournament in September 2019, our primary goal is to organize a premier fishing event while channeling its proceeds towards benevolent endeavors.
Revenue generated from the tournament is dedicated to funding essential tournament expenditures, with surplus proceeds directed toward supporting local scholarships for high school students, facilitating the dredging of Emerald Isle waterways, and championing various community-related projects of merit.
By blending the excitement of sport with the spirit of giving back, we aim to enhance the quality of life for residents while preserving the natural beauty of our beloved Emerald Isle."
$10,000 AT LEAST for the biggest King!
Thank you Tractor Country and Mahindra Tractors for Guaranteeing the First Place Prize!
Our Amazing Emerald Sponsors!
Congratulations to our Amazing Scholarship Winners!
This year the Emerald Isle Fishing Tournament Committee awarded a total of six scholarships to students from Swansboro High School and from East and West Carteret High Schools.
The scholarship recipients were: Ruby Parker (West Carteret High School), Gavin Pesko (Croatan High School), Mackenzie Moyer (Croatan High School), Kaiden Atchinson (Croatan High School), Maggie Murray (East Carteret High School), and Dylan Tradewell (Croatan High School)
A special thank you goes out to our generous sponsors for providing the scholarship funds. Your support and commitment to our youth are invaluable, and we are grateful for the opportunities you have created. We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you continued success in your future academic pursuits!
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