![]() Saltwater Fishing Reports North Carolina Fishing Charters Site Map Contact UsĬopyright © 2005-2016. RECORD BLUEFISH HOW TOQuestions concerning these records? ContactĬoastal Fishing Piers NC Marine Forecast How to Tie Fishing Knots Licenses & Regulations If you have questions about the official North Carolina fishing records you can visit their web site by clicking here. The following saltwater fishing records for the state of NC are provided by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NC DMF). June 23Chesapeake Bay,VA,USA-While fishing for bluefish to use as flounder bait, Leo Olivarez landed a world record spadefish that weighed 9 pounds. No matter how much that record breaking fish was, or how long ago it was caught, there are bigger fish in the sea just waiting to be caught. An 1,100 pound marlin or a 100 pound sailfish just aren't fish that you come across very often so it's sometimes nice to check out the fishing records to see what's possible. A 31 pound bluefish or a 94 pound red drum are enough to make for a good year, let alone a good weekend. Our great state's coast boasts no less than 4 world all-tackle records for saltwater catches.ĭo you want to see how that last big catch stands up to the state records, or do you just need a good dose of humility to help your fishing karma? North Carolina's fishing records are impressive and they can make even a seasoned angler read the weight twice. The protection of the outer banks, numerous estuaries and sounds, and the nutrient rich waters of the Gulf Stream all come together in just the right way to make North Carolina a true fisherman's paradise. The co-sponsors of this year’s Bluefish Tournament include: Mill Max Corporation, Duffy’s Bait and Tackle, Bridge Marina, Compass Rose, Causeways, Coach Meeting House, Cooper Bluff, Hi-Hook Bait and Tackle, Fogo de Chao, Homes by Mara Realty, Frank’s Steaks, Harborside Deli, NY Boat Trade Association, Otto’s Sea Grill Inc., Oyster Bay Marine Center, Oyster Bay Marine Supply, Mario’s Pizza of Oyster Bay, Umberto’s of Oyster Bay, Jericho Cider Mill, TOWBOATU.S., Zorn’s of Bethpage, Sagamore Collision, Seachoice Products and Walls Wharf.įor further information, please contact the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department, Recreation Division, at (516) 797-7945.North Carolina has always had some of the most fertile waters in the world. Raffle winners must be present to receive their prizes, which will be presented at the tailgate party scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Prizes subject to increase based on registration. RECORD BLUEFISH REGISTRATIONThe Town of Oyster Bay is also hosting registration from 8:30AM-4:00 PM on 9/17, or it can be mailed to: Town of Oyster Bay Department of Parks Attn: Jackie Devlin Bluefish Tournament 977 Hicksville Road Massapequa, NY 11758.Īlong with plaques, winners of 1st through 10th Places will receive gift certificates in the following amounts: 1st Place – $1,000 2nd Place – $750 3rd Place – $500 4th Place – $400 5th & 6th Places – $300 7th & 8th Places – $100 9th & 10th Places – $100. In-Person Registration is offered at Causeway Bait and Tackle in Wantagh, Compass Rose Marine Supply in Huntington, Hi-Hook Bait and Tackle in Huntington, Duffy’s Bait and Tackle in Glenwood Landing, and Premiere Oyster Bay Marine Supply in Oyster Bay. The IGFA All Tackle World Record for bluefish stands at 31 lb 12oz (14.4 kg) landed by James Hussey near Hatteras, North Carolina. All contestants will automatically be entered in a special raffle, with great prizes. All those who register before September 13th will receive a tournament t-shirt. Species labeled with denotes a World All Tackle Record. The entrance fee for the tournament is $40 for Town of Oyster Bay residents and $60 for non-residents. State Record Requirements Application for a State Record Fish. “Join us for this fun day of tranquility on the water, the adrenaline rush of feeling that first big tug on your fishing line and the spirit of competition as you try to beat the tournament record and compete for prizes.” “The Bluefish Tournament is a great all-day sporting event with wonderful prizes and great camaraderie,” said Supervisor Saladino. He fought the to-be world record for 15 minutes before hoisting it into the boat. Hussey was fishing at Hatteras Inlet in North Carolina, trolling plastic eels when a gigantic bluefish slammed his line. The world record bluefish was caught on Jan. The post-tournament tailgate party will take place on the beach at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay. World Record James Hussey holding his world record bluefish. ![]() If hours of fishing followed by a tailgate party with food, raffles, awards and prizes sounds like a perfect day to you, then you’ll want to sign up immediately for the 36th Annual Town of Oyster Bay Bluefish Tournament, scheduled for Sunday, September 18th and hosted by Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board. Doing Business with the Town (RFP’s, Bids). ![]()
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