About the tournament

The Bay Point Billfish Open is an annual sport fishing tournament in Panama City Beach, FL, held at the Point South Marina in Bay Point.

Building on the success of the 2025 tournament, the Bay Point Billfish Open invites anglers back to Point South Marina in Bay Point for another year of premier sport fishing on the Northern Gulf Coast.

Local enthusiasts from Bay Point, in collaboration with renowned tournament organizers, are excited to host the Northern Gulf Coast’s most prestigious fishing tournament once again in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Now in its fourth year since the revival, the tournament will showcase a competitive lineup of pelagic giants, including Blue Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, and Dolphinfish, along with Catch & Release opportunities for Gulf of America Billfish species.

The 2026 Bay Point Billfish Open is set to continue its legacy with an exciting prize pool, strengthened by a variety of optional entry categories and strong participation from competitive sport fishing teams.

Join us for another unforgettable year of elite sport fishing, waterfront excitement, and tournament tradition at one of the most anticipated events on the Northern Gulf Coast.

Schedule of Events

6:30 PM–8:00 PM Captain & Crew Only Dock Party
2:00 PM–9:00 PM Tournament Check-in & Registration at Neon’s Bar 72 5:00 PM–10:00 PM Tournament Kickoff Dock Walk 5:30 PM–6:00 PM Mandatory Captain’s Meeting at Neon’s Bar 72 Barn Event Center 6:00 PM–7:30 PM Captain & Crew Banquet at Neon’s Bar 72 Barn Event Center 8:00 PM Opening Night Concert, and Special Guest
9:00 AM Boat Parade to the Gulf to Begin the Tournament! 10:00 AM Flare Start at County Pier to the East on the Beach 7:00 PM Sponsors’ Only Party 7:00 PM Concert at the Marina 8:15 PM Crowning of the Bay Point Billfish Open Ms. Reel Lady 2026 8:30 PM Concert at the Marina
4:00 PM–9:00 PM Tournament Scales Open 8:00 PM Concert at the Marina
4:00 PM–9:00 PM Tournament Scales Open 8:00 PM Concert at the Marina
10:00 AM Awards Ceremony

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES.

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Tournament Rules

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On-site registration for boat captains begins Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026.

Changes to the rules and final instructions are given at the mandatory Captain’s Meeting on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 at 5:30 PM at Neons Bar 72.

Additional rules, regulations, and permits apply.

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2026 Tournament Rules

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES ALLOWED.

What

Premier Sport Fishing Tournament

Where

Point South Marina
3824 Hatteras Ln, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

When

June 23rd–June 28th, 2026

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Panama City Beach, FL 32408

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