ECBC Kids Fishing Tournament

You're invited to join in the fun at Sandestin as they host the 3rd annual ECBC Kid's Catch & Release Fishing Tournament. Meet under the Weigh-in Scales at the Baytowne Marina on Friday, June 21st at 10AM. 

The kids will be fishing ponds and lakes of Sandestin for bass, catfish and other lake fish. The biggest fish by length win the tournament, but all the kids are winners because this is a great opportunity to introduce them to the sport of fishing and the joys of being outdoors.

Prizes are awarded to the following age groups :
1-5 | 6-10 | 11-15 | 16-18

There are limited number of poles available, so you are encouraged to bring your own poles and bait. You can purchase bait at the Baytowne Marina Tackle Store. 

The 17th annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic takes place June 19-23, 2019. Timed to coincide with the peak of the Gulf Coast’s blue marlin season, and located at the South’s number-one ranked resort destination, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort sets the new precedent for world-class sportfishing tournaments.

This annual event offers something for everyone. Most importantly, for the angling teams, there’s the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, red-hot billfish action, and cool green cash.

While on-shore, both the teams and their families can enjoy the wide variety of recreational activities offered at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and The Village of Baytowne Wharf. The spectacular night time weigh-ins are held at the Baytowne Marina at Sandestin and are open to the public.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a major destination for all seasons and all ages, and was named the #1 resort on Florida’s Emerald Coast. The resort invites guests to a world of 2,400 acres and 30 charming neighborhoods featuring more than 1,250 South Walton vacation rentals, condominiums, villas, town homes and the best in Destin hotel accommodations. The resort features more than seven miles of beaches and pristine bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 113-slip marina, a fitness center and spa, meeting space and The Village of Baytowne Wharf, a charming pedestrian village with events, shopping, dining and nightlife. People are invited to download Sandestin’s APP for iPhone and Android devices, or become a Facebook Fan orTwitter follower for the latest events and news.