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List of Texas Coast Tournaments:
| Location (Click for Game Plan) |
Date | Name | GP Idea | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Fork | 10/17/2026 | Berkley Big Bass | Lake Fork | Check Site Bass Freshwater Typically 18+ or minor with adult |
| Lake Conroe | 10/04/2026 | Luck of the Draw | Lake Conroe | Contact for specific 2026 rates Bass Open / Team based |
| Lake Conroe | 10/01/2026 | Bassmaster Elite Series | Lake Conroe | Oct 1, 2026 (Starts 7:00 AM) Professional Entry (Varies) Bass Professional/Elite Eligibility |
| Galveston | 09/19/2026 | CastAway Rods Guppy Cup | Galveston | Fall 2026 (date TBA) (Proposed date based on prior date)- CastAway Rods Guppy Cup – Kid Fish Tournament Galveston, Pier 21 – free kids’ tournament returning fall 2026. Galveston Island Shrimp Festival galvestonislandsh |
| Lake Fork | 09/18/2026 | Big Bass Splash (Sealy Outdoors) | Lake Fork | ~ $165–$265 (Based on days) Bass Freshwater Open; minors must have guardian |
| Port Arthur | 09/05/2026 | Sabine Showdown Fishing Tournament | Port Arthur | Sabine Showdown Fishing Tournament Port Arthur / Sabine Lake – redfish/trout/flounder team tourney. Starts at 6:40 a.m. September 5, 2026 |
| Galveston Bay Complex | 08/29/2026 | Galveston Bay KidsFish2 Fishing Tournament | Galveston Bay Complex | Galveston Bay KidsFish2 Fishing Tournament Family-friendly kid event on Galveston Bay. FishWestEnd |
| Sabine | 08/27/2026 | Elite Fishing Series: Border Wars | Sabine | Professional Entry (Contact EFS) Redfish Saltwater Professional / Pro-Am standards |
| Galveston | 08/22/2026 | Texas Women Anglers Tournament | Galveston | Contact for Entry, Billfish/Offshore, Saltwater, Women Only |
| Port Aransas | 08/21/2026 | Texas Women Anglers Tournament | Port Aransas | Contact for entry, Billfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Dorado, Saltwater (Offshore), Women (All Ages) |
| South Padre | 08/07/2026 | Ladies Kingfish Tournament | South Padre | Aug 7 – 9 - South Padre Island – women-only saltwater event. South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce |
| South Padre | 08/07/2026 | 45th Ladies Kingfish Tournament | South Padre | Daily Event, $95–$125 (Est.) Kingfish, Bonito, Black Drum Saltwater Women only; Jr. divisions |
| Port Aransas | 08/05/2026 | Texas Legends Billfish Tournament | Port Aransas | Aug 5 – 9 - Port Aransas Fisherman’s Wharf – part of Texas Triple Crown billfish series. |
| Matagorda | 08/01/2026 | HHClub Fishing Tournament | Matagorda | Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo / Gulf-coast-oriented fundraiser, fishing tournament on Aug 1, 2026. HH Club |
| Matagorda | 08/01/2026 | 23rd Annual Hold 'Em & Hit 'Em | Matagorda | August 1, 2026 Starts: 5:00 AM Weigh-in: 2–4 PM, Contact for entry fee Speckled Trout, Redfish Saltwater All ages (Rod & Reel only) |
| South Padre | 07/29/2026 | 86th Texas Int'l Fishing Tournament (TIFT) | South Padre | July 29 - August 2, 2026 South Padre Island / Port Isabel – huge bay & offshore tournament. TIFT +1 / KOA, Varies by category, Bay & Offshore, Saltwater, All ages |
| Port O’Connor | 07/21/2026 | Texas Lone Star Shootout (Billfish Tournament) | Port O’Connor | Jul 21 – 26 - big-money offshore billfish event. The Lone Star Shootout +1 / InTheBite |
| Port Aransas | 07/21/2026 | Lone Star Shootout | Port Aransas | Contact for entry, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, White Marlin, Saltwater (Offshore), Professional/Adult |
| Corpus Christi | 07/18/2026 | Breakthrough T1D Fishing Tournament | Corpus Christi | Varies (Charity Fundraiser), Coastal Species, Saltwater, All ages |
| Corpus Christi | 07/17/2026 | CC API Fishing Tournament | Corpus Christi | Varies (Contact for Entry), Coastal Species, Saltwater |
| Corpus Christi | 07/09/2026 | 90th Deep Sea Roundup | Corpus Christi | $150 (Adult) / $110 (Junior) Billfish, Tuna, Dolphin, Redfish Saltwater All ages (Junior/Adult categories) |
| Port Aransas | 07/09/2026 | Deep Sea Roundup | Port Aransas | Offshore & Bay/Surf species, Both (Saltwater), All Ages (Junior Div. incl.) |
| Rockport | 07/03/2026 | Rockport Offshore Challenge | Rockport | Typically mid-July (TBA), Billfish, Dorado, Tuna, Saltwater, All ages |
| Freeport | 07/03/2026 | Fishin' Fiesta | Freeport | July 3–6, 2026 (All Day) (Municipal Park) Varies by category (~$30–$100+) Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Offshore Salt & Fresh All Ages (Youth divisions available) |
| aransas pass | 06/26/2026 | Salty Dog Fishing Tournament (30th Annual) | aransas pass | Jun 26 – 27 30th Annual Salty Dog Fishing Tournament Aransas Pass Civic Center (Rockport/Corpus region). |
| Port Aransas | 06/26/2026 | Salty Dog Fishing Tournament | Port Aransas | June 26–27, 2026 (5 AM start), $50–$60 (Indiv.) / $200 (Team) Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Drum Saltwater (Inshore) Open (Guided/Non-Guided) |
| Galveston | 06/24/2026 | Galveston Classic Fly Fishing Tournament | Galveston | June 24–27, 2026 galvestonclassic.com Not specified Fly Fishing (Saltwater species) Saltwater |
| Galveston | 06/21/2026 | The Lone Star Shootout | Galveston | Varies (Check/PayPal), Blue Marlin, Billfish, HBGFC Members |
| Galveston | 06/13/2026 | HAPL 31st Saltwater Fishing Tournament | Galveston | June 13, 2026 (All Day) hapl.org Not specified Trout, Redfish, Big Fish Saltwater |
| Port Aransas | 06/12/2026 | Ladies Powder Puff Fishing Tournament | Port Aransas | Jun 12 – 13 Ladies Powder Puff Fishing Tournament – ladies’ inshore tournament (sign-up & captain’s meeting those dates). Ladies Powder Puff |
| Galveston | 06/12/2026 | Dow Chemical Fishing Tournament | Galveston | June 12, 2026 (6 AM – 4 PM), 4-Angler Team (Stringer) Saltwater |
| South Padre | 06/09/2026 | TCEI Expo Guided Fishing Tournament | South Padre | Guided offshore/bay event tied to TCEI Expo. TCEI EXPO |
| Corpus Christi | 06/05/2026 | CBHBA Fishing Tournament | Corpus Christi | Varies (Contact for Entry), Inshore / Coastal, Saltwater |
| Lake Fork | 06/05/2026 | Skeeter Owners Tournament | Lake Fork | Skeeter owners Bass Freshwater Typically 18+ or minor with adult |
| Galveston | 06/04/2026 | ACRP Inshore Invitational – “Fish’n Chips” | Galveston | Jun 4 – 5 ACRP Inshore Invitational – “Fish’n Chips” Galveston, TX – inshore team event with weigh-in & awards. ACRP Fish |
| Sabine | 06/01/2026 | Big Cash Snapper (World Record) | Sabine | Contact for entry Red Snapper Saltwater Open (State/Federal regs apply) |
| Galveston | 05/29/2026 | AADE 32nd Annual Saltwater Fishing Tournament | Galveston | $250 entry fee, Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Kingfish , saltwater |
| Rockport | 05/24/2026 | Texas Rattler Kids Fishing Tourney | Rockport | Free, Various (Coastal), Saltwater, Youth / Kids, 8am-12pm |
| Corpus Christi | 05/23/2026 | CCA Texas STAR Tournament | Corpus Christi | May 23 – Sept 7, 2026, ~$35 (Requires CCA Membership), Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Offshore, Saltwater, All ages (Scholarships for Youth/Teens) |
| Rockport | 05/22/2026 | 8th Annual Rockport Fishing Expo | Rockport | Free Admission, Tackle/Gear Expo, Saltwater focus, All ages |
| Rockport | 05/15/2026 | Babes on the Bay (XXVI) | Rockport | $125 - $150 per contestant, Redfish, Trout, Drum, Saltwater, Women only (Amateur) |
| Lake Fork | 05/15/2026 | Legend of Lake Fork | Lake Fork | May 15–17, 2026 (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM) Varies (Amateur only) Bass Freshwater Under 18 must be with an adult |
| Matagorda | 05/09/2026 | CCA Lil' Salties Blowout | Matagorda | May 9, 2026 - Starts: 6:30 AM - Weigh-in: 11:00 AM , FREE, General (Casting & Catching), Saltwater, Kids ages 3 to 14 |
| Freeport | 05/09/2026 | Take-A-Child Fishing Tournament | Freeport | May 9, 2026 (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM) 2 Canned goods General (Bait provided) Saltwater 3–8 (Blue Fins); 9–14 (Yellow Fins) |
| South Padre | 05/07/2026 | Shallow Sport Owners Tournament | South Padre | Starts: 5:30 AM, $120–$150 (Adult) $85–$100 (Child) Redfish, Trout, Flounder Saltwater All ages; Child (under 13) |
| South Padre | 04/25/2026 | 5th Annual BPOA Kidz Fish | South Padre | April 25, 2026 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM FREE General Catch Saltwater Kids 5–12 years old |
| Matagorda | 04/23/2026 | Matagorda Slam | Matagorda | April 23–25, 2026 - Registration: Apr 23 - Fishing: Apr 24-25, $400–$500 per team Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Saltwater, Open to Jr. Anglers (7–17) |
| Aransas Pass | 04/18/2026 | Fishing for Wishes Fishing Tournament | Aransas Pass | Fishing for Wishes Fishing Tournament (5th Annual) Aransas Pass, TX – charity inshore/bay event. |
| West Bay | 04/18/2026 | West Bay Blackjack Fishing Tournament & Fundraiser | West Bay | West Bay Blackjack Fishing Tournament & Fundraiser West Bay (Galveston area). FishWestEnd |
| Matagorda | 04/18/2026 | Boots & Buckles on the Bay | Matagorda | April 18, 2026 Starts: 6:00 AM Weigh-in: 2–4 PM, $300 per team, Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Saltwater, All ages (Jr. Angler & Team divisions |
| Lake Fork | 04/12/2026 | Mega Bass (Bass Champs) | Lake Fork | April 12, 2026 (5:00 AM registration) $200 (Cash) $206 (Credit) Bass Freshwater No junior discount; under 18 needs parental consent |
| South Padre | 04/10/2026 | 5th Annual Superintendent Scholarship | South Padre | Fishing: Apr 11, 6 AM $500–$600 per boat Spotted Redfish Saltwater Open; Scholastic focus |
| Lake Fork | 03/01/2026 | Lake Fork Solo Series | Lake Fork | Various (March–Oct) Championship: Oct 24 $110 per event $200 Championship Bass Freshwater 16 & under can fish from back of boat |
| Sabine | 02/01/2026 | Sabine River Bass Shootout | Sabine | Multiple (Feb 1 – Sept 27, 2026); 6:30 AM start ~$100+ (Contact for exact per-event) Bass Freshwater Open (Team format) |
| Lake Conroe | 01/01/2026 | Texas High School Bass Assoc. | Lake Conroe | 2025–2026 Season (TBD) $65/student membership; $65/team entry Bass Grades 9–12; Must be under 19 |
| Lake Conroe | 01/01/2026 | TTZ Tournament Trail | Lake Conroe | 2026 Season (TBD) $250/team; $50 membership fee Bass Under 18 requires guardian signature |
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(Bay = wading, Surf = casting, Jetty = pier/rocks)