This is the 5th Annual Big Dog Tackle Swordfish Battle Tournament. The 1st year had a record turnout of 29 Boats with over 40 Swordfish being caught. There was also a 131 lbs Yellowfin Tuna brought to the scales!! We raised approximately $8,000 to benefit kids with Autism and Marine Conservation through The Billfish Foundation.

📆 Mark your calendars: OCTOBER 15TH-18TH, 2026
📝 Registration NOW OPEN here!

SAVE THE DATES:

• CAPTAIN'S MEETING: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH at 26 Degree Brewing at 6PM
• TOURNAMENT DAY: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH

--WEIGH-IN at 3PM at LHP Marina Fuel Dock / Nauti Dawg

• AWARDS CEREMONY: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH at 26 Degree Brewing at 1PM

TOURNAMENT WINNERS -

Heaviest Swordfish Overall

• 1st Place
• 2nd Place
• 3rd Place

ENTRY FEES:

• $600 - Super Early Entry
• $750 - After 7/15/26
• $900 - After 8/31/26

CALCUTTAS - Payout 50/30/20

• $300 - Heaviest Fish Overall 
• $300 - Heaviest 2 Fish Agg 
• $200 - Heaviest Dolphin 
• $500 - High Roller

** $1,900 Across The Board - SUPER EARLY ENTRY