2026Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic
- Dates
- December 9–12, 2026
- Location
- Stuart, FL
- Target species
Overview
A three-day December sailfish release tournament out of Pirate’s Cove Resort & Marina in Stuart — captain’s meeting and welcome reception Wednesday, lines in 8 AM Thursday–Saturday.
The Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic is fished out of Pirate’s Cove Resort & Marina on the St. Lucie in Stuart. Boats check out with the committee boat each morning, fish 8 AM to 3 PM for sailfish releases, and turn in tournament logs by 5:30 PM; the week opens with check-in, a mandatory captain’s meeting and the Pirate’s Welcome Reception.
ScheduleEastern (US) time
- WednesdayDec9December 9, 2026
- 5:00 PM– 7:00 PM
Check-In & Late Registration
Pirate’s Cove Resort & Marina, Stuart
- 7:00 PM
Captain’s Meeting
Manatee Room, Pirate’s Cove Resort
Captains must attend.
- 7:30 PM
Pirate’s Welcome Reception
Pirate’s Cove Resort & Marina
Cocktail party and hors d’oeuvres.
- ThursdayDec10December 10, 2026
- 8:00 AM
Lines In
Boats check out with the committee boat from 7:00 AM.
- 3:00 PM
Lines Out
Check-in with committee boat by 4:30 PM; logs due 5:30 PM.
- FridayDec11December 11, 2026
- 8:00 AM
Lines In
- 3:00 PM
Lines Out
- SaturdayDec12December 12, 2026
- 8:00 AM
Lines In
- 3:00 PM
Lines Out
Results
Results will be published here after the 2026 event concludes.
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Tournament status and quick actions
Fishing forecastAvailable closer to tournament week · Stuart Offshore