The Big Rock Kids Billfish Tournament is a total release event held annually out of Big Rock Landing in Morehead City, North Carolina, designed to introduce junior anglers to competitive billfishing while benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastal Plains. The 6th Annual runs July 8–11, 2026. The format is open to anglers of all ages — junior anglers 16 and under earn an additional 25 release points per billfish, making crew composition part of the competitive strategy. In 2023 the event drew 73 boats and 350 junior anglers for a purse of $176,000. The tournament is also the third and final leg of the Big Rock Triple Crown Series, which combines points across the KWLA, Big Rock, and the Kids Tournament. Black Book has vessels positioned in the Carolinas for tournament season. If you want to fish the Big Rock Kids Tournament on a privately owned, tournament-rigged sportfish boat, this is where to start.
Availability is limited. Inquire early.
Dates: July 8–11, 2026
Location: Big Rock Landing, Morehead City, North Carolina
Format: Total release — billfish. Junior anglers earn bonus points.
Fishing Days: 2 out of 4 days
Entry: $1,000 base / $3,000 calcutta
Series: Leg 3 — Big Rock Triple Crown
Official Site: thebigrock.com/kids
Fish This Tournament on the Right Boat.
Black Book vessels are positioned across the most competitive billfish tournaments on the circuit. Privately owned, captain-maintained, and rigged to compete.
Christopher Perri Memorial Billfish Tournament
Charleston Billfish Invitational
Hatteras Village Offshore Open
Fish at the Highest Level.
Every inquiry is handled personally. Tell us where you want to fish, and we will match you with the right vessel and crew.
