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List of Texas Coast Tournaments:


GP Idea Date Name Comment
Galveston 05/29/2026 AADE 32nd Annual Saltwater Fishing Tournament $250 entry fee, Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Kingfish , saltwater
Port Arthur 06/01/2026 Big Cash Snapper (World Record) Contact for entry Red Snapper Saltwater Open (State/Federal regs apply) roughly between 26.0° N to 29.7° N Latitude and 93.8° W to 97.2° W Longitude.
Galveston 06/04/2026 ACRP Inshore Invitational – “Fish’n Chips” Jun 4 – 5 ACRP Inshore Invitational – “Fish’n Chips” Galveston, TX – inshore team event with weigh-in & awards. ACRP Fish
Corpus Christi 06/05/2026 CBHBA Fishing Tournament Varies (Contact for Entry), Inshore / Coastal, Saltwater
Lake Fork 06/05/2026 Skeeter Owners Tournament Skeeter owners Bass Freshwater Typically 18+ or minor with adult
South Padre 06/09/2026 TCEI Expo Guided Fishing Tournament Guided offshore/bay event tied to TCEI Expo. TCEI EXPO
Port Aransas 06/12/2026 Ladies Powder Puff Fishing Tournament 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 June 12, 2026 (6 AM – 4 PM), 4-Angler Team (Stringer) Saltwater
Galveston 06/13/2026 HAPL 31st Saltwater Fishing Tournament June 13, 2026 (All Day) hapl.org Not specified Trout, Redfish, Big Fish Saltwater
Galveston 06/21/2026 The Lone Star Shootout Varies (Check/PayPal), Blue Marlin, Billfish, HBGFC Members
Galveston 06/24/2026 Galveston Classic Fly Fishing Tournament June 24–27, 2026 galvestonclassic.com Not specified Fly Fishing (Saltwater species) Saltwater
aransas pass 06/26/2026 Salty Dog Fishing Tournament (30th Annual) 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 June 26–27, 2026 (5 AM start), $50–$60 (Indiv.) / $200 (Team) Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Drum Saltwater (Inshore) Open (Guided/Non-Guided)
Rockport 07/03/2026 Rockport Offshore Challenge Typically mid-July (TBA), Billfish, Dorado, Tuna, Saltwater, All ages
Freeport 07/03/2026 Fishin' Fiesta July 3–6, 2026 (All Day) (Municipal Park) Varies by category (~$30–$100+) Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Offshore Salt & Fresh All Ages (Youth divisions available)
Corpus Christi 07/09/2026 90th Deep Sea Roundup $150 (Adult) / $110 (Junior) Billfish, Tuna, Dolphin, Redfish Saltwater All ages (Junior/Adult categories)
Port Aransas 07/09/2026 Deep Sea Roundup Offshore & Bay/Surf species, Both (Saltwater), All Ages (Junior Div. incl.)
Corpus Christi 07/17/2026 CC API Fishing Tournament Varies (Contact for Entry), Coastal Species, Saltwater
Corpus Christi 07/18/2026 Breakthrough T1D Fishing Tournament Varies (Charity Fundraiser), Coastal Species, Saltwater, All ages
Port O;Connor 07/21/2026 Texas Lone Star Shootout (Billfish Tournament) Jul 21 – 26 - big-money offshore billfish event. The Lone Star Shootout +1 / InTheBite
Port Aransas 07/21/2026 Lone Star Shootout Contact for entry, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, White Marlin, Saltwater (Offshore), Professional/Adult
South Padre 07/29/2026 86th Texas Int'l Fishing Tournament (TIFT) 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
Matagorda 08/01/2026 HHClub Fishing Tournament 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 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)
Port Aransas 08/05/2026 Texas Legends Billfish Tournament Aug 5 – 9 - Port Aransas Fisherman’s Wharf – part of Texas Triple Crown billfish series.
South Padre 08/07/2026 Ladies Kingfish Tournament 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 Daily Event, $95–$125 (Est.) Kingfish, Bonito, Black Drum Saltwater Women only; Jr. divisions
Port Aransas 08/21/2026 Texas Women Anglers Tournament Contact for entry, Billfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Dorado, Saltwater (Offshore), Women (All Ages)
Galveston 08/22/2026 Texas Women Anglers Tournament Contact for Entry, Billfish/Offshore, Saltwater, Women Only
Port Arthur 08/27/2026 Elite Fishing Series: Border Wars Professional Entry (Contact EFS) Redfish Saltwater Professional / Pro-Am standards
Galveston Bay Complex 08/29/2026 Galveston Bay KidsFish2 Fishing Tournament Galveston Bay KidsFish2 Fishing Tournament Family-friendly kid event on Galveston Bay. FishWestEnd
Port Arthur 09/05/2026 Sabine Showdown Fishing Tournament Sabine Showdown Fishing Tournament Port Arthur / Sabine Lake – redfish/trout/flounder team tourney. Starts at 6:40 a.m. September 5, 2026
Lake Fork 09/18/2026 Big Bass Splash (Sealy Outdoors) ~ $165–$265 (Based on days) Bass Freshwater Open; minors must have guardian
Galveston 09/19/2026 CastAway Rods Guppy Cup 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 Conroe 10/01/2026 Bassmaster Elite Series Oct 1, 2026 (Starts 7:00 AM) Professional Entry (Varies) Bass Professional/Elite Eligibility
Lake conroe 10/04/2026 Luck of the Draw Contact for specific 2026 rates Bass Open / Team based
Lake Fork 10/17/2026 Berkley Big Bass Check Site Bass Freshwater Typically 18+ or minor with adult

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