Join the Gulf Coast’s premier fishing tournament!

June 25^th–28^th, 2025 • Point South Marina • Panama City Beach, FL

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An aerial image of the crowd at the 2024 Bay Point Billfish Open

A blue marlin weighing in at 567.4 pounds, caught by Wynsong, at the 2024 Bay Point Billfish Open

Group photo of the anglers who caught the 2nd place blue marlin at the 2024 Bay Point Billfish Open

45 pound wahoo being weighed at the 2024 Bay Point Billfish Open

What is the Bay Point Billfish Open?

The Bay Point Billfish Open is back and bigger than ever! Hosted at Point South Marina, this 5-day sportfishing extravaganza features elite offshore fishing, live concerts, family-friendly dockside festivities, and over $1 million in cash prizes.

Key Event Info

Dates

June 25–29, 2025

Location

Point South Marina, 3824 Hatteras Ln, Panama City Beach, FL

Payout

Over $1,000,000 in cash prizes

Activities

Boat parade, concerts, live weigh-ins, food trucks & more!

Schedule of Events

6:30 PM–8:00 PM Captain & Crew Only Dock Party

2:00 PM–9:00 PM Tournament Check-in & Registration 5:30 PM–6:00 PM Mandatory Captain’s Meeting 6:00 PM–7:30 PM Captain & Crew Banquet 8:00 PM Opening Night Concert: Mitch Pierson

9:00 AM Boat Parade to the Gulf to Begin the Tournament 10:00 AM Flare Start at County Pier to the East on the Beach 7:00 PM Sponsors’ Only Party 7:30 PM Concert: Aaron Goodvin 8:15 PM Crowning of the Bay Point Billfish Open Ms. Reel Lady 2025 8:30 PM Generation Radio: Jay Demarcus (Rascal Flatts), Jason Scheff (Chicago), and Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) are joined by Chris Rodriguez (session guitarist/vocalist) and Tom Yankton (Rascal Flatts live instrumentalist)

4:00 PM–9:00 PM Tournament Scales Open 7:30 PM Concert: Will Thompson

4:00 PM–8:00 PM Tournament Scales Open 8:30 PM Concert: Scratch 2020

10:00 AM Awards Ceremony

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES.

Ready to Compete?

All teams must attend the mandatory Captain’s Meeting on Wednesday, June 25, at 5:30 PM at Neons Bar 72.
Prizes are awarded across multiple categories. Additional rules, regulations, and permits apply. View the full 2025 Tournament Rules below.