12/16/2026
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12/29/2026
73rd
Stuart Sailfish Club Light Tackle Tournament
The Light Tackle Tournament helped define Stuart as the Sailfish Capital of the World. From its early days as one of the first all-release billfish tournaments with official observers, to today’s highly competitive multi-day event, it remains a gold standard for ethical sportfishing.


Tournament Description

Tournament Details
Captain's Meeting:
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
TBD
Fishing Days (2 out of 3):
December 17, 2026
December 18, 2026
December 19, 2026
TBD
Awards Banquet:
December 29, 2026
TBD
Entry Fee:
Tournament Schedule
Wednesday
December 16, 2026
Thursday
December 17, 2026
Fishing Day 1
(Teams fish 2 out of 3 days)
6:00AM
Team check out begins.
All boats must check out by 7:30AM if declaring a fishing day.
8:00AM
Lines In
3:00PM
Lines Out
3:30PM - 6:00PM
Weigh Station at Sailfish Marina Stuart
Annual Braggin’ Bash!
Sailfish Marina Stuart Tiki
3:00PM - 8:00PM
- Open to the public, ticket purchase required
- Live Music by Cole Chase
- Raw bar and light bites
- Open Bar, presented by Chapman Capital Advisors
Friday
December 18, 2026
Fishing Day 2
(Teams fish 2 out of 3 days)
6:00AM
Team check out begins.
All boats must check out by 7:30AM if declaring a fishing day.
8:00AM
Lines In
3:00PM
Lines Out
3:30PM - 6:00PM
Weigh Station at Sailfish Marina Stuart
Saturday
December 19, 2026
Fishing Day 3
(Teams fish 2 out of 3 days)
6:00AM
Team check out begins.
All boats must check out by 7:30AM if declaring a fishing day.
8:00AM
Lines In
3:00PM
Lines Out
3:30PM - 6:00PM
Weigh Station at Sailfish Marina Stuart
Awards Celebration
The Pearl
7:00PM - 10:00PM
- Open to the public, ticket purchase required
- Live Music
- Open Bar
- Dinner
Tournament Sponsors
Sponsors & Partnerships
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Tournament Results
Results
Gallery
Tournament Gallery
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