IFA Redfish Tournament April 1st-3rd

The IFA Redfish Tour is an exciting “inshore angler” fishing competition that tours the country and this town is one of their stops! The IFA Redfish Tour will be in Port Aransas April 1st-3rd of 2016. This event is put on by Cabelas and considered the “Strongest Grass Roots Inshore Tournament Series”.

“Not only is there a renewed excitement of inshore angling, but the Redfish Tour is also a great tournament that naturally educates people on the importance of maintaining our precious fishing resources. “Since the banning of netting, our inshore fisheries have flourished much quicker than anyone could have imagined. From this, the Inshore Fishing Association was formed and continues to thrive. In accordance to Inshore Fishing Association’s mission statement; we will keep our goals of competition, recognition, and education as the center of our focus.”

All events locations will be held at the City Marina.

  •  Friday: 5-7pm Registration and Captain’s Meetings
  • Saturday: All day fishing with weigh in at 3pm at City Marina. 301 JC Barr Blvd, Port Aransas, Texas 78373.
  •  Sunday: IFA Kayak tournament.

 

HT-3 Tournament May 18-21st

This is a televised professional tournament that will be hosted in Port Aransas! You can watch the tournament live and get more information on this Professional tour at The Redfish Series website.

  • Wednesday: Captain’s Meeting at 5:30. Event located at Port Aransas Community Center. 408 North Allister. Port Aransas, Texas 78373.
  • Thursday, Friday and Sunday: Fishing begins at safe light with daily weigh in at 3 pm at the City Marina 301 JC Barr. Port Aransas, Texas 78373

 

CCA “Take-A-Kid-Fishing” Tournament 33rd Annual. June 3-4th, 2016.

The Coastal Conservation Association’s 33rd Annual “Take-A-Kid-Fishing” Tournament is designed for kids 16 and under. Everyone fishes for fun and prizes while learning the skills and enjoyment of fishing. Awards are presented at Woody’s Sports Center and all contestants are asked to come to the awards presentation because everyone wins something in this tournament!

To get more information on entering your kiddo in the contest contact Glenn Martin at Woody’s (361) 749-5252 or Charlie Zahn (361) 749-6687.

 

Woody’s Sport Center Ladies Powder Puff Tournament. June 17-18th, 2016.

This is a popular women’s only fishing tournament put on by our local Woody’s Sports Center is a stunning good time. If you and your gals like to get down and dirty, this is a fun fishing competition for you!

  •    Friday: Pre-Registration is 5-7pm with a Captain’s Meeting at 7 pm.
  •    Saturday: Late Registration, 6:30 am at Woody’s. Fishing all day with Weigh in at 3pm at Dennis Dryer Municipal Harbor at Robert’s Point Park Pavilion.

 

23rd Annual Fishing Break. June 24-25th, 2016.

This Annual Fishing Break Tournament benefits the Austin Firefighters’ Relief and Outreach Fund. You can register online and get more information on the Annual Fishing Break contest website.

  • Friday: Check-In 4-9pm at the Dennis Dreyer Municipal Harbor at Robert’s Point Park Pavilion. (city marina)
  • Saturday: Fishing beings at sunrise with weigh-ins from 1-6 pm.

You can reach Todd Purcell for more information on the Annual Fishing Break Tournament at (512)750-0700.

 

81st Annual Deep Sea Round Up, July 10-14th, 2016.

A tournament that started in 1932 as the Tarpon Round Up has evolved into the largest family fishing tournament in Texas! This is a contest for fisherman of all ages and skill levels; this contest usually draws over 800 contestants annually. Including off shore, bay surf, fly fishing and a junior division as well as the Piggy Perch Contest for the little ones. The kids contest is free and so fun for the kiddos. You will definitely want to check out the weigh in’s for this years Deep Sea Round up in Port Aransas, Texas! Click here to take you to the Deep Sea Round Home page for registration and more info.

  • Thursday: Registration begins at 2 pm, dinner served at 6.
  • Friday: Late registration 6 am at Woody’s Sports Center and contest start.
  • 6 am-Bay Surf Division begins.
  • 7 am Offshore Division begins.
  • 9 am Piggy Perch Contest for Kids
  • 2 pm Cease Bay Surf Fishing
  • 4 pm Cease Offshore Fishing
  • 6 pm Bar Open @ Civic Center
  • 7 pm Dinner @ Civic Center
  • Saturday:
  • 6 amBay Surf Division begins.
  • 7 am Offshore Division begins.
  •  9 am Piggy Perch Contest for Kids
  • 2 pm Cease Bay Surf Fishing
  • 4 pm Cease Offshore Fishing
  • 6 pm Bar Open @ Civic Center
  • 7 pm Dinner @ Civic Center
  • Sunday:
  • Noon the Bill & Bo Horn Memorial Fish Fry begins
  • 1:15 pm Awards Ceremony followed by Raffle Drawing

 

Hope Devlin Kids Tournament, July 8-9th, 2016.

This kid friendly contest is open to anglers 16 and under. All benefits go to the Port Aransas Kiwanis Club Scholarship Program. For more info contact (361) 816-5282.

 

Outboard Fishing Tournament, July 15-17th, 2016.

This motor specific tournament has been an annual event for 42 years in Port Aransas. It is designed only for boats that have this outboard motor and benefits the local Port Aransas Volunteer Firefighters.

  • Thursday: Early registrations ends (July 14)
  • Friday: On-site registration 6-10 pm at the Port Aransas Civic Center.
  • Saturday: Late Registration is at 6-7 am at the City Harbor Office.
  • Saturday and Sunday:  Fishing starts at 7 am lasting until 3:30 pm. Weigh in is at 5 pm at the Dennis Dreyer Municipal Harbor at Robert’s Point Park Pavilion.

 

Majek Boat Owner Tournament, July 5-6th 2016.

An annual fishing contest of Port Aransas, the Majek Boat Owners Tournament, is a family friendly contest and a fun one at that! The interesting thing about this fishing tournament is that the anglers have to catch 3 fish, a redfish, a trout and one other. Should be an interesting weekend!

 

Texas Legends Billfish Tournament, August 10-14th, 2016.

A big Billfish deal in Port A! The Legends Billfish tournament is a large billfish tournament, in which boats may start out at any Texas harbor however the weigh in is in Good ‘Ol Port A. The weigh station will be set up at Virginia’s Dock in Port Aransas. This contest is focused on catch and release caught on videotape. Visit their website to learn more about this contest! This contest has big prize money at stake!

 

Texas Women’s Anglers Tournament, August 26-28th, 2016.

This is a popular off shore contest for women only! If you enjoyed the Powder Puff contest earlier this year, kick it up a notch with some deep sea fishing. This contest is also a qualifier for a larger Women’s Deep Sea Tournament. Early registration is through August 1st.

  • Friday: On-Site Registration at 5:30 pm with captain’s meeting at 8 pm at the Port Aransas Civic Center.
  • Saturday: Fishing begins at 6:30 am with lines out of water by 4:30 pm. Weigh in at 5 pm, closing at 8 pm.
  • Sunday: Awards brunch at 11 am at the Civic Center.