The Swansboro Rotary Bluewater Tournament is a Memorial Day weekend event held out of Swansboro, North Carolina, with weigh-ins at Big Rock Landing in Morehead City. The 46th Annual runs May 21–24, 2026. The format is Captain's Choice — two out of three fishing days — targeting blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, and gamefish including yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and dolphin. The tournament benefits NCLEAP and local charitable initiatives through the Swansboro Rotary Club. Black Book has vessels positioned in the Carolinas for tournament season. If you want to fish the Swansboro Bluewater on a privately owned, tournament-rigged sportfish boat, this is where to start.
Availability is limited. Inquire early.
Dates: May 21–24, 2026
Location: Swansboro, North Carolina — weigh-ins at Big Rock Landing, Morehead City
Format: Captain's Choice — 2 out of 3 fishing days
Target Species: Blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, dolphin
Official Site: swansborobluewater.com
Both the Swansboro Bluewater and Big Rock weigh in at Big Rock Landing. Big Rock runs in June — the next major stop on the Morehead City calendar.
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.
