The Christopher Perri Memorial Billfish Tournament is a catch-and-release billfish event held annually out of Big Rock Landing in Morehead City, North Carolina. The 5th Annual runs May 6–9, 2026. Founded in honor of Christopher Perri, a Morehead City native and avid angler who passed away in January 2021, the tournament raises funds for AML research at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The field is competitive and the fishery is the same water that produces results at Big Rock every June. If you want to fish the CPM on a privately owned, tournament-rigged vessel with an experienced crew, Black Book has boats positioned in the Carolinas for tournament season.
Availability is limited. Inquire early.
Dates: May 6–9, 2026
Location: Big Rock Landing, Morehead City, North Carolina
Format: Catch and release — billfish
Entry: $2,000 base
Official Site: cpmbillfish.com
The CPM opens the Morehead City season. HVOO follows the week of May 12 as the opening event of the NC Billfish Series.
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.
Charleston Billfish Invitational
Hatteras Village Offshore Open
Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament
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.
