10/19/2026
THE LBI GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS FOR 2026
Three tournaments.
Three opportunities to compete.
One Grand Champion.
The LBI Grand Championship brings together three established striped bass tournaments for a season-long competition on the water. Anglers will have the opportunity to compete across all three events for the ultimate title and a share of the championship prize pool.
2026 Championship Schedule
- October 23–25: 29th Annual Striped Bass Derby at The Sea Shell Resort
- November 13–14:22nd Annual Beach Haven LBI Cup Striper Open
- November 20–21:Stafford Township PBA Local 297 Striped Bass Tournament
Championship Rules and Payouts
- $200 entry fee per boat
- Only one fish per tournament may count toward a team's championship score.
- The combined length of a team's two longest qualifying fish will determine the final score.
- **1st Place:** 70% of total entry fees
- **2nd Place:** 30% of total entry fees
Ready to compete for the title?
Registration is available at The Sea Shell Captains Meeting or the LBI Cup Captains Meeting.
For questions, contact Jared Staub at [email protected].
The tradition continues. Three tournaments. Two fish. One Grand Champion.