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Pine Island Big Fin Shark Tournament - 8/1/26
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Welcome to the Pine Island Big Fin Shark Tournament, where anglers from across Southwest Florida come together for an exciting evening or night of competition, sportsmanship, and unforgettable fishing.
Whether you're a seasoned shark fisherman or competing for the first time, this tournament celebrates the thrill of the catch while promoting responsible angling, conservation, and the camaraderie that makes the Pine Island fishing community so special.
This year's tournament features $1,000 Cash for the Biggest Blacktip Shark and $1,000 Cash for the Biggest Bull Shark, giving competitors the chance to take home bragging rights along with some serious prize money.
Safety, fair competition, and compliance with all Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and federal regulations are expected of every participant. Our goal is to provide a fun, competitive, and professionally run event while preserving the outstanding shark fishery that makes Pine Island a premier fishing destination.
Gather your crew, prepare your gear, and join us for an action-packed tournament filled with big sharks, great memories, and the chance to become the next Pine Island Big Fin Shark Tournament Champion.
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1) Have fun!
2) Entry fee $100 per angler whether on a boat or on shore.
Boats/teams with unregistered persons will be disqualified.
3) MANDATORY Captains' meeting 4:00 PM on August 1st at Jug creak Marina and Fish House
4) Tournament starts after Captains' meeting.
5) No fishing before Captains' meeting.
6) Minimum shark size measured from nose to fork of tail. Bull 5 ft. Black Tip 4 ft.
7) Longest shark wins.
8) Bull and Black Tip sharks only.
9) No assistance from anyone outside the tournament.
10) No shooting sharks. This is illegal in Florida. All sharks must be legally caught.
11) Shark must be caught with rod and reel. No hand lines.
12) Fish will be measured beginning at 7:00 PM Saturday with last measurement at 8:00 AM Sunday morning.
13) State of Florida Fishing Regulations apply.
14) In case of a tie the first fish measured wins.
15) When a shark is caught a call must be made to verify that the length has not all ready been exceeded.
Phone number to call will provided at Captain's meeting.
16) All winners are subject to a polygraph test.
17) All decisions by Tournament Director are final.
18) If all else fails, refer back to RULE #1!