The 21st annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic takes place June 21 - 25, 2023. 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.
The spectacular night time weigh-ins are held at the Baytowne Marina at Sandestin and are open to the public.
For registration, dockage, rules and schedule of events, visit fishecbc.com.
Wednesday, June 21 | All Day
Dock Walk. Take a stroll down the Baytowne Marina dock to view the fishing boats and wish the anglers luck.
Thursday, June 22nd | NOON
Start of Tournament Fishing. Watch from the Destin Pass Bridge; boats will leave the marina around 11:00AM.
Friday, June 23rd | 4:00PM - 9:00PM
Weigh-In at Baytowne Marina from 4 - 8 PM. Fireworks at 9PM.
Saturday, June 24th | 4:00PM - 8:30PM
The BIG Weigh-In at Baytowne Marina.
The 2023 Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic runs June 21-25 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
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.
