U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament

U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament All Cash Guaranteed Prize Structured Fishing Tournament. $25,000 First Prize. Open King Mackerel Tournament was born. The U.S.

In 1979 a small group of community leaders met and decided that they needed an event to showcase the great fall fishing Southport-Oak Island area has to offer. The prize money for the first tournament was guaranteed by those community leaders signing a promissory note at a local financial institution - thus the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament now attracts almost 500 boats annually and is held i

n high esteem by the community and anglers. An all CASH GUARANTEED prize structure adds to the enjoyment of the event. The tournament guarantees its entire prize structure; it is not based on the number of boats that participate. The tournament pays 55 places in its primary prize category including $25,000 for the largest king mackerel. Additional cash prizes are added to the event by sponsors.

Throwback Thursday - 2025 tournament highlights
01/08/2026

Throwback Thursday - 2025 tournament highlights

The 2025 US Open King Mackerel Tournament brought together some of the best anglers on the East Coast — and we’ve captured every thrilling moment. From sunri...

Throwback Thursday with a current twist. Congratulations to Captain Ricky Whitfield aboard Just for Fun out of Hurdle M...
11/20/2025

Throwback Thursday with a current twist. Congratulations to Captain Ricky Whitfield aboard Just for Fun out of Hurdle Mills, NC for winning a $1,000 Gift Card to Oak Island Sporting Goods in memory of Captain David Holland (Deep End) the 2011 Tournament Champion. Listen in as Josh Nall, (Oak Island Sporting Goods) manager talks about Captain Holland and pulls the prize https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1D6UkPiUae/

Throwback Thursday... It was 2000 and Captain Dieter Cardwell, of Tideline and crew Mike Lundy and Kevin Alley won thei...
11/13/2025

Throwback Thursday... It was 2000 and Captain Dieter Cardwell, of Tideline and crew Mike Lundy and Kevin Alley won their first U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament with a 39.85 pound king. They would repeat 18 years later with a 37.20 pound king.

Congratulations to John Henry, Current Sea for winning the GOAT BOXCO cooler at the Awards Ceremony. GOAT BOXCO also ...
11/11/2025

Congratulations to John Henry, Current Sea for winning the GOAT BOXCO cooler at the Awards Ceremony. GOAT BOXCO also provided coolers to the top three overall winning boats! Great looking cooler.

11/07/2025
Throwback Thursday.... George Kinley, Copper by George has been supplying the trophy kings for many years. This is back...
11/06/2025

Throwback Thursday.... George Kinley, Copper by George has been supplying the trophy kings for many years. This is back in 2007 - Good gracious that was a big copper king! Jerry Helms, Jr. was the chair that year and the winner was Captain Charles W. Fisher - Team Teezer from Eden, NC for $40,660 for a 41.35 pound king. Occasionally, we use a blue jacket but it is normally the signature red jacket for the winners.

Congratulations to Lauren Durako on winning a one night stay at the Holiday-Inn Express & Suites - Southport/Oak Island ...
11/05/2025

Congratulations to Lauren Durako on winning a one night stay at the Holiday-Inn Express & Suites - Southport/Oak Island during the Awards Ceremony last Saturday for the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament at Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill

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