CAROLINA BILLFISH CLASSIC

🚨Tournament Update - Sunday, June 21st🚨

After careful consideration of the impending weather and in the best interest of our participants, sponsors, and the tournament, the decision has been made to extend the eligible fishing days to also include Sunday, June 21st.

Boats will now be eligible to fish 2 out of 4 days: Thursday, June 18th - Sunday, 21st.

All other tournament events and the official schedule will remain unchanged. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Captains Meeting at Billfish, BBQ & Bluegrass on Wednesday at 6:00 PM as we kick off another outstanding Carolina Billfish Classic!

📸 The Buckskin Billfish /

A big thank you to Maritime Insurance International Inc for their support of the Carolina Billfish Classic!

When it comes to protecting your vessel, crew, and investment, Maritime Insurance International delivers specialized marine insurance solutions tailored to serious boaters and anglers.

📞 Call: 843-212-0534

🎣⚓ A huge thank you to Salmons Marine Contractors for sponsoring the 2026 Carolina Billfish Classic!

For generations, Salmons has helped keep Charleston’s waterways and marinas operating at their best, and we're proud to have their support as we gear up for another incredible tournament.

Tight lines, big fish, and an unforgettable week ahead! 🐟🏆

Join the action and get ready for the premier billfishing tournament on the East Coast! Register and pay the base entry by June 1 to secure your guaranteed complimentary dockage.

https://www.reeltime.app/tournaments/carolina-billfish-classic/2026/register

The countdown is on for the Carolina Billfish Classic: June 17-20!

Boats are getting ready, crews are dialed in… time to register — it’s almost time to fish. 🐟🔥

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Registration is OPEN!! https://www.reeltime.app/tournaments/carolina-billfish-classic/2026/register

$504,000 paid out in 2025
12 TWT's with 100% Payout!
Outboard Engine TWT's
$1,500 Heaviest Dolphin Winner take all TWT
7 Live Music Acts, Meals Every Evening, and more...

SAVE THE DATE 🎣 June 17 – 20, 2026

Along the banks of Charleston Harbor sits a spirited oasis and proud home of the Carolina Billfish Classic.

An unparalleled setting for world-class tournament fishing and the finest atmosphere and accommodations on the coast!

Mark your calendars, rally your crew, and get ready for the 2026 CBC!! ⚓️🔥

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Roses are red, marlin are blue… we love beautiful boats and the ladies of the CBC too! 💘🎣

Happy Valentine’s Day to the incredible women of the Carolina Billfish Classic bringing the passion and spirit from the docks to offshore.

📸Photo credit: South Carolina Governor's Cup Billfishing Series / The Buckskin Billfish

Congrats to Man Cave 🎉🎣

Capt. Chase Merriman shared what it was like to win the CAROLINA BILLFISH CLASSIC with his team aboard Man Cave 👏 🎥: Make Way Media

Lady-S weighed a 16.5 lbs tuna. @ 5:59 PM