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Cape Fear area Fishing Tournaments Events - 2025 Schedule

Cape Fear area Fishing Tournaments Events - 2025 Schedule
Week of September 1, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Friday, September 5th - Saturday, September 6th
Wilmington

Anglers can explore the exceptional fishing of the Carolina Beach inshore waters while hopefully cashing in on some attractive prizes at this annual tournament that reels in local and visiting anglers alike. The Carolina Beach Inshore Challenge is a fun and full-day fishing tournament that targets the waters of Carolina Beach Inlet and beyond to reel in some big rewards.

Week of September 29, 2025 - October 5, 2025
Thursday, October 2nd - Saturday, October 4th
Southport

The fall season is prime time when it comes to exceptional fishing, and anglers of all varieties can get their lines wet by participating in the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament. Based at the local Dutchman Creek Park and featuring tons of prizes for anglers who sign up every year, this multiple day fishing tournament is a great way to explore the expansive waters of the Cape Fear region while landing in some big cash prizes along the way.

Week of October 13, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Friday, October 17th - Sunday, October 19th
Carolina Beach

October is prime fishing time on the coastline of North Carolina, and visitors can join in the fun and enjoy a little competition with big potential prizes at the annual Pleasure Island Surf Fishing Challenge. Known as one of the best land-based surf fishing tournaments on the beach, this annual competition is a great way to enjoy the fantastic fall fishing while potentially scoring thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.

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Shallotte River

Sandwiched in between the towns of Shallotte, Ocean Isle Beach, and Holden Beach, the Shallotte River and the Shallotte Inlet are popular attractions for water lovers who want to explore the local watery terrain outside the Atlantic Ocean. Renowned...

Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park

There’s an ocean of adventures waiting for visitors at the Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. Featuring a full range of entertainment options including a water park, mini golf course, go karts, arcade, and so much more, veritably every visitor...

Ocean and pool view 3BR/2BA condominium
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Cavernous 3BR/2BA Oceanview condo with community pool, cabana, and tennis court! Only steps from the beach, family and friends can experience the island lifestyle with ease.Overlook Wrightsville Beach in this roomy three-bedroom condo. A huge and...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Victory Beach Vacations

Visitors who are on the hunt for the postcard-perfect vacation rental in the heart of the Carolina Beach or Kure Beach area will find an enticing selection and plenty of friendly customer service when they rent through Victory Beach Vacations. Based...

The Suite at 125 Royal Postes Rd

Unwind at the impressive hotel-style suite Sunset Beach Condo at Sea Trail.Savor our ground-floor suite mins. away from Sunset & Ocean Isle Beach, world-class golf courses, pools, fishing, eateries, bicycle/hiking trails, and local stores. We offer...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Pleasure Island

Cape Fear visitors in a vacation state of mind will find plenty of reasons to celebrate in Pleasure Island. This moniker that’s given to the island found just south of Wilmington is well-deserved, as the small collection of beach communities...