The Battle of Bayport

🏆 2026 Battle of Bayport Winners 🏆

1st Place Redfish
Zach Bandl - 27.50”

2nd Place Redfish
Ken Wood - 27”

3rd Place Redfish
Chris Bandl - 26.50”

Biggest Trout
Brad Ellis - 22.50”

Most Spots
Taylor Smith - 9 spots


🏆 Congratulations to all the winners!
⏰ We will be announcing our next tournament this week!
‼️ Stay tuned and thanks to everyone who participated!

📷 Official fish submissions will be added to this post.
🎣 Submissions can be sent through Facebook Messenger.
⏰ All fish must be submitted by 3:30 PM today.
🏆 Awards ceremony will be held at the Bayport Pavilion starting at 4:00 PM.

Thank you to everyone who showed up!
Good luck to all of the participants tomorrow!

Please contact us as soon as possible if you cannot attend!

2026 Battle of Bayport Fishing Tournament – Official Rules

⚓️ Captain’s Meeting - The Captain’s Meeting will be held at The Bayport Inn at 7:00 PM on April 3, 2026. All participants must attend or notify tournament organizers in advance if unable to do so. Raffle prizes will be awarded during the meeting.

🎣 Tournament Information - The official tournament date is April 4, 2026. Lines in begin at 7:00 AM, and the Awards Ceremony will start at 4:00 PM. Please plan to arrive early, as parking is limited.

🥇 Awards Ceremony - The ceremony will take place at the Bayport Pavilion at 4:00 PM on April 4, 2026. Participants are encouraged to allow ample time to return from fishing and arrive promptly.

💰 Prize Pool - The total prize pool is $750. The full payout structure will be announced during the Captain’s Meeting.

📏 Approved Measuring Device Required - All participants must use a tournament-approved measuring device. Ketch and other similar-style bump boards are approved for use.

🪧 Parking Compliance - All participants must follow posted parking regulations within the park.

📌 Questions? - Please contact tournament staff with any additional questions.

A complete list of tournament rules is available on our website.

‼️ WE HAVE 5 TICKETS REMAINING!!
‼️ LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP!!
✏️ SIGN UP HERE: https://coastalcatchfl.com/

🗓️ April 4th, 2026 (7:00am till 4:00pm)
📍 Launch @ Bayport Boat Ramp
💵 $25 Entry Fee Per Angler
💰 Cash Prizes for Biggest Redfish/Trout

CoastalCatch – Official website for CoastalCatch Battle of Bayport – April 4, 2026 REGISTRATION FORM RULES CAN BE FOUND HERE Please note that registration alone does not guarantee a spot in the tournament—participants must purchase a ticket to secure their entry. PURCHASE TICKETS TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY MARCH 4, 2026 Posted on January 3, ...

🎟️ Tickets are now available and can be purchased online. Please note that registration alone does not guarantee a spot in the tournament—participants must purchase a ticket to secure their entry.

2026 – The Battle of Bayport – CoastalCatch