The 45th Annual Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament takes place July 15-19, 2025, at Jim King Park & Boat Ramp at Sister Creek. The annual event is a long-standing tradition for residents of the Jacksonville area. More than 300 boats fish the week-long event for thousands of dollars in prizes. Annually, the Tournament attracts thousands of spectators who watch the weigh-in and enjoy the festivities. Favorite attractions include the Food Festival; the Liars' Tent, featuring live entertainment; exhibitors, boat display and the Boatique,
For the schedule, registration, and more information www.kingfishtournament.com
Photo: Niki McMahan
GENERAL TOURNAMENT- Fishing Day: Friday July 18
- Grand Prize: Valued over $230,000 28’ T Contender Twin 200 Yamaha Outboards w/ Digital Command Link Plus, Custom T-Top by Custom Marine Fabrication
- $350 entry fee through July 6th, 2025
- $400 entry fee July 7th through 7/17 - Captain’s Meeting
- 20 Places Largest
- 20 Places Aggregate – 1st Place $12,000
- Saturday Awards Presentations July 19th at 6PM
- Live Entertainment by Katie O- Saturday July 19th
- Food Festival, Exhibitors, Liar’s Tent, Boatique open every day: Gate open at 3pm
2nd Annual BEACH TOURNAMENT- Fishing Day: Sat July 19
- $50,000 (based on entries)-Top Prize-Largest Fish
- Entry Fee $295
- Fished within state waters 3 miles out
JR. ANGLER OFFSHORE TOURNAMENT- Fishing Day: Wed. July 16
- 2025 15’ Mitzi Skiff, Valued over $7,100 -1st Place Largest Fish
- $10 per Junior, if registered in General Tournament
- Awards Night Thursday July 17th
- 25 Places with prizes
- Fish Florida Fishing Seminar Thursday July 17, prior to Jr. Awards
- Lady Angler Division: 10 Places Awarded
DOCK TOURNAMENT for kids without access to a boat Wednesday 7/15 @ 9:30 am
- $10 per child
- Fish measured from head to tail. Longest length wins.
- Top 3 places awarded