The WICC Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is Saturday, August 23 & Sunday, August 24, 2025 all over Long Island Sound!
The heaviest catch wins $25,000 but there are other chances to win cash and prizes totaling over $40,000!
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN THIS JULY!
Prizing Info
First Place Grand Prize: $25,000
2nd Place: $7,500
3rd Place: $2,500
4th & 5th Place: $500 each
6th - 10th Places: $200 each
11th - 15th Places: $150 each
16th - 20th Places: $100 each
Port Prizes: $100 each for the heaviest Bluefish caught at each official weigh-in station
Under 18 Prizing: for the Top 3 heaviest Bluefish caught by a contestant under the age of 18. Powered by Bridgeport Harbor Marina
Under 18 1st Place: $1,000
Under 18 2nd Place: $100 gift card
Under 18 3rd Place: $100 gift card
About the Tournament
The WICC Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is Saturday, August 23 & Sunday, August 24 all over Long Island Sound!
The heaviest catch wins $25,000 but there are other chances to win cash and prizes totaling over $40,000!
The fishing tournament is open to all and kids are encouraged to fish as well.
WICC broadcasts hourly update results all weekend long. You can also follow us on social media for leaderboard updates all weekend. The first-place winner is interviewed live on WICC, and all winners are announced immediately after the Tournament.
Keep in mind for the 2025 Tournament Weekend…
You must provide a photo of yourself with your catch and rod & reel
You must provide a photo of your catch being weighed in
The Race is out of bounds
Please read the entire Official Rules for any changes
