2026Cape May Marlin Tournament
- Dates
- July 23–26, 2026
- Location
- Cape May, NJ
- Target species
Overview
Long-running Cape May marlin release tournament (rebranded from the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor event) with two fish days out of Canyon Club Marina.
The Cape May Marlin Tournament continues a 60-plus-year South Jersey marlin tradition that began at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor. It is primarily a white and blue marlin release event with tuna and dolphin weight categories, IGFA and hook-and-hand angler divisions and team awards.
The captains' meeting and nightly dockside events are held poolside at Canyon Club Resort Marina; boats fish two days with the weigh station open 5-8 PM.
ScheduleEastern (US) time
- ThursdayJul23July 23, 2026
- 6:00 PM
Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres
Canyon Club Marina (poolside)
- 7:30 PM
Captain's Meeting
Canyon Club Marina
- FridayJul24July 24, 2026
- 8:00 AM– 3:30 PM
Fish Day (lines out 8:00 AM-3:30 PM)
Weigh station 5:00-8:00 PM; dockside dinner 7:30-9:30 PM
- SaturdayJul25July 25, 2026
- 8:00 AM– 3:30 PM
Fish Day (lines out 8:00 AM-3:30 PM)
Weigh station 5:00-8:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Presentation of Awards
Canyon Club Resort Marina
Results
Final results are published on the official tournament site.
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