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2026Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic

May 26–31, 2026
Venice, LA
ResultsOfficial Website2027 Event

Overview

Venice, Louisiana's flagship billfish tournament at Cypress Cove Marina, fished over Memorial Day week with a modified-release format and no boundaries; 2026 ran May 26-31.

The Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic is presented and hosted by Cypress Cove Marina & Lodge in Venice, Louisiana, named for the Mississippi and Green canyons offshore. Boats leave Venice at 11 AM Thursday after a blessing of the fleet and captains meeting, may fish overnight, and must be back inside the Cypress Cove cleaning station by 7 PM Saturday; scales run Thursday through Saturday.

The event scores billfish by tag/release with weighed blue marlin, tuna, wahoo and dolphin, and is a qualifier for the Louisiana Champions Cup (Leg II), Offshore World Championship, InTheBite Captain of the Year Cup and Mongo Offshore Challenge.

ScheduleCentral (US) time

  1. TuesdayMay26
    1. 6:00 PM– 8:00 PM

      Dock Party

      Cypress Cove Marina & Lodge

  2. WednesdayMay27
    1. 2:00 PM– 7:30 PM

      Registration

      Cypress Cove Marina (Tournament HQ)

      All boats must be registered by 7:30 PM.

    2. 7:30 PM– 9:00 PM

      Kickoff Dinner

      Cypress Cove Marina & Lodge

  3. ThursdayMay28
    1. 9:00 AM– 9:45 AM

      Blessing of the Fleet

      Cypress Cove Marina

    2. 10:00 AM– 10:30 AM

      Mandatory Captains' Meeting

      Cypress Cove Marina

    3. 11:00 AM

      Boats Depart / Fishing Starts

      Venice, LA

      Check out via VHF 72.

    4. 4:00 PM– 8:00 PM

      Weigh Station Hours

      Cypress Cove Marina

  4. FridayMay29
    1. 8:00 AM– 8:00 PM

      Weigh Station Hours

      Cypress Cove Marina

      Overnight fishing allowed.

  5. SaturdayMay30
    1. 8:00 AM– 10:00 PM

      Weigh Station Hours

      Cypress Cove Marina

      Boats must be inside cleaning station and checked in by 7:00 PM.

  6. SundayMay31
    1. 8:00 AM

      Awards Breakfast

      Cypress Cove Marina & Lodge

      Breakfast 8:00-9:30 AM; awards from 9:30 AM.

Results

Official results

Final results are published on the official tournament site.

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