NE Florida Coastal Classic Surf Fishing Tournament
Schedule
Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
13056 Perdue Rd, Jacksonville, FL, United States, Florida 32218 | Jacksonville, FL
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The NE Florida Coastal Classic Surf Fishing Tournament is a family-friendly surf fishing competition bringing anglers together from across Northeast Florida for a great cause!Hosted by Connect Church, Florida Holy Waters, and The Sinker Guy, this tournament benefits Ark Academy School! All tournament proceeds go directly to support Ark Academy School.
📅 EVENT SCHEDULE
Captain’s Meeting
Friday, April 24th | 6:00 PM
📍 Connect Church
Sponsors will be set up outside and inside (weather permitting).
Tournament Day
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
📍 13056 Perdue Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Official Weigh-In
1:00–3:00 PM EST
📍 Connect Church
⏱ Official time is based on the weigh master’s phone time.
🎣 TOURNAMENT DIVISIONS & ENTRY
Adult Division
$30 Entry
3 Fish Aggregate by Weight
Pompano / Whiting / Combo
Prizes
🥇 1st Place – $750
🥈 2nd Place – $500
🥉 3rd Place – $250
Children’s Division (Ages 12 & Under)
$15 Entry
1 Pompano & 1 Whiting
Prizes
🥇 1st Place – $100 + Rod & Reel Combo
🥈 2nd Place – $50 + Swag Bucket
🥉 3rd Place – $25 + Swag Bucket
🐟 Catfish Calcutta
$10 Entry | 50/50 Split
All unwanted fish will be donated to the Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
📜 TOURNAMENT RULES📜
Fishing begins at first safe light on the 25th - Projected time 5:48am
All fish must be caught off the sand in saltwater only
No fishing from piers or bridges
No fishing from rocks
No fishing from boats
No pooling fish
Whiting must be 12"
Pompano must be 11"
Catfish - Bring Em'
🤝 Sponsors
Want to be a sponsor? Get in touch with Florida Holy Waters at [email protected]
Sponsors are encouraged to set up a table at the Captain’s Meeting and/or Weigh-In.
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this event and our community.
🎣 Sign Up Today
Fish hard, fish fair, and help make a difference along the First Coast. 🌊
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