State Fishing TournamentsTest your abilities against your fellow Chesapeake Bay fishermen. Maryland and Virginia both sponsor annual saltwater fishing tournaments and there are many other local tournaments held throughout the Bay region.
The Maryland Sport Fishing Tournament. Offers citations and patches and an annual award to the individual with the largest fish in each species category. Follow the link for rules and regulations.
The Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament. Offers citations and awards for largest fish in each species category. Also offers Outstanding Angler awards to those who register several outstanding catches for citation awards. Follow the link for rules and regulations. | Click on image for details |  |  |  |  |  | More Fishing TournamentsNov 19, 2011 - Casey Neal Rogers Rockfish Tournament. Rockfish tournament with a $5,000 first prize. Benefits the Casey Neal Rogers memorial scholarship fund. Smith Point Marina, Reedville, VA. Fishing from 7:00 - 4:00. An awards dinner which is open to the public will follow. more info. Nov 19 & 20, 2011 - MSSA Fall Tournament. Over 200 boats compete for $80,000 in prizes in the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen's Association annual fall tournament. more info. Dec 3 & 4, 2011 - CCA Green Top Rockfish Classic. The lower Bay's largest and oldest amateur rockfish tournament. Expanded to a two day format with increased first place prize. A Friday night registration party kicks things off. more info. May 4 - 5, 2012. Rod N Reel Captain's Association Annual Pro-Am Fishing Tournament. Many categories, with over 45 chances to win. Chesapeake Beach. More info. May 12, 2012. Reedville Fishing Tournament. What used to be known as the Reedville Bluefish Derby has been revamped and is now a one day, single-species, Rockfish tournament. more info. May 18, 2012. Lower Chesapeake Bay Black Drum Classic Fishing Tournament. For information contact 757-678-0010 for slip rental contact the Harbor at 757-331-2357 May 19, 2012. Annual Tappahannock Rotary Croaker Fishing Tournament. More info. June 2, 2012. Lower Susquehanna Rockfish Tournament. Port Deposit, MD. More info. June 8 - 10, 2012. Rock Hall Rockfish Tournament. More info.
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