2026 Tournament Status
Tournament is a GO!
Species
Grouper (Gag/Grey, Red, Scamp or Black only)
Dolphin
Wahoo
Kingfish
Cobia
Amberjack
Prizes
Overall Top Prize
- $10,000
Each Species
- 1st - $1500
- 2nd - $750
- 3rd - $500
Ladies
- 1st - Non-Cash Award
- 2nd - Non-Cash Award
Juniors
- 1st - Non-Cash Award
- 2nd - Non-Cash Award
CFSA Members
- 1st - $500
- 2nd - $250
- (Must be member by March 31st)
Amberjack
- 1st - $750
- (Does not count toward Big Fish)
Calcutta
- $100 Entry
- 90% Payout
Captain's Party
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM • Friday, May 15th
610 Glenn Cheek Dr.
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Join us at Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill in Port Canaveral for the party to kick off the 39th Annual CFSA Tournament.
There will be fun for the whole family with great food, live entertainment, raffles, and more.
At least one team member must attend — this is when you’ll receive your official boat number and complete list of rules.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Weigh-In
(Boats In Line by 5 PM)
Blue Points Marina
726 Scallop Dr
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Party Starts at 3 PM
Join us for family fun while the boats bring in their fish. We'll have food, drinks, and entertainment. There will be a raffle for great fishing merchandise and giveaways.
While there, check out Blue Points Marina and see all the wonderful amenities it has to offer. Take a walk down the fillet tables and see what else was caught that day. A great venue for a great tournament!
Where to Stay
Country Inn & Suites
9009 Astronaut Blvd.
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Country Inn & Suites
The official hotel for the CFSA Offshore Fishing Tournament is the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. This is the closest hotel to the ramps and they provide boat/trailer parking, as well as freshwater washdown. Rates also include free breakfast and Wi-Fi.
Booking Code: T-CFSA
To get your discounted rate, click the image to book directly.
Sponsors
Become A Sponsor!
Performance Tournament Shirts
Tournament Raffle
Rules
- Tournament: This is a one day tournament to be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2026. In case of unfishable weather as determined by the Tournament Director, the makeup day will be Sunday, May 17th or another date chosen by the Director.
- Fishing Regulations: All fish must be caught on hook and line and in accordance with applicable Florida and Federal recreational rules and regulations. From the time that a fish strikes or takes a bait or lure, the angler must hook, fight, and bring the fish to the boat without the aid of any other person. A foul-hooked fish may not be weighed. Electric or power-driven reels are not permitted (power downriggers are allowed). Stinger rigs are allowed. All gaffs must be single hook and no longer than 8 feet. Flying gaffs, detachable gaffs, harpoons or lances are prohibited.
- Captain's Meeting: Attendance is recommended on May 15th from 6:00 – 9:00 PM by at least one team member to pick up the registration card. All boats must display the card during the tournament. All boats must monitor channels 16 & 71 throughout the event.
- Time: Tournament fishing begins at 6:00 AM. No lines (including sabiki) may enter the water before that. All boats weighing fish must check in via radio and be visible to the dockmaster or tournament boat by 5:00 PM. No exceptions!
Register
Register for the 39th Annual CFSA Tournament