2026NC Ducks Unlimited Band the Billfish Tournament
- Dates
- July 15–18, 2026
- Location
- Morehead City, NC
- Target species
Overview
Total-release billfish tournament out of Morehead City that has benefited NC Ducks Unlimited habitat projects since 1989.
The NC Ducks Unlimited Band the Billfish Tournament is a release-format billfish event fished from Morehead City with a captain's-choice format. Proceeds support Ducks Unlimited conservation projects in North Carolina.
The 38th annual tournament ran July 15-18, 2026, with registration and the captain's meeting on Wednesday and fishing Thursday through Saturday.
ScheduleEastern (US) time
- WednesdayJul15July 15, 2026
- 3:00 PM
In-person Registration
Southern Salt Banquet Room, Morehead City
- 7:00 PM
Captain's Meeting
Southern Salt Banquet Room, Morehead City
Starts around 7:00 PM
- ThursdayJul16July 16, 2026
- 8:30 AM– 3:00 PM
Fishing Day 1
- FridayJul17July 17, 2026
- 8:30 AM– 3:00 PM
Fishing Day 2
- SaturdayJul18July 18, 2026
- 8:00 AM– 2:30 PM
Fishing Day 3
- 6:30 PM– 8:30 PM
Tournament Party
Results
Final results are published on the official tournament site.
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