2026Lone Star Shootout
- Dates
- July 21–26, 2026
- Location
- Port O'Connor, TX
- Target species
Overview
The Houston Big Game Fishing Club's invitational billfish tournament out of Port O'Connor each July, with a Perpetual Champion's Trophy and charitable payouts; 2026 fished July 23-25.
The Lone Star Shootout is an invitational billfish tournament run by the Houston Big Game Fishing Club from Port O'Connor, Texas. Registration and a fiesta take place Wednesday at the POC Community Center, boats parade out past the little jetties after Thursday's captains meeting, and blue marlin can be weighed Friday night with all lines out Saturday afternoon before the awards party.
The 2026 event ran July 21-26 (fishing July 23-25). The club has already published dates for July 20-25, 2027 and July 18-23, 2028.
ScheduleCentral (US) time
- TuesdayJul21July 21, 2026
- 6:00 PM– 9:00 PM
Shrimp Boil / Beer Bash
POC Community Center
- WednesdayJul22July 22, 2026
- 1:00 PM– 4:00 PM
Registration
POC Community Center, 3674 Adams Ave, Port O'Connor
Fiesta at 7pm.
- ThursdayJul23July 23, 2026
- 8:00 AM
Captain's Meeting
POC Community Center
Boat parade 10am; departure past the little jetties.
- FridayJul24July 24, 2026
- 7:00 PM– 11:59 PM
Weigh Station Open (blue marlin)
Port O'Connor
- SaturdayJul25July 25, 2026
- 3:00 PM
Lines Out / Weigh Station / Awards
Port O'Connor
Lines out 3pm; weigh station opens 4pm; awards party 8pm.
- SundayJul26July 26, 2026
- 10:00 AM
Prize Money Payout
Results
Final results are published on the official tournament site.
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Tournament status and quick actions
- 2027
- 2026