The 3rd Annual Fired Up Kingfish Challenge | June 18-21, 2026 | Saint Augustine, FL
Causes We Support
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Tanner Gillespie Foundation - sends select St. Johns County high school graduates to fire school for free
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West Augustine Youth Development - empowers youth by promoting personal growth, academic success, athletic development, and embraces positive life choices
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Tidal Resilience Foundation - helps children who have lost a parent discover healing, strength, and purpose
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The Ledford Family - supporting a local family during an unexpected medical hardship via Jimmy Jam Outreach
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Tanner Gillespie Foundation - sends select St. Johns County high school graduates to fire school for free
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HorsePlay Therapy Center - provides mental health therapy utilizing horses for military members and first responders
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Diamond of Dreams - provides young adults with special needs the opportunity to play baseball on a handicap accessible baseball field
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St. Johns County Fire Rescue Memorial Wall - recognizes the fallen brothers and sisters who dedicated themselves to serving our community
Schedule of Events
Captain's Meeting
Tringali Barn | 7310 US-1, St. Augustine, FL 32086
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Snapper Tournament
Fishbites Trading Post (weigh-ins) | 170 Nix Boat Yard Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Friday, June 19, 2026
Kingfish Tournament
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Weigh-ins & Awards Ceremony
Fishbites Trading Post | 170 Nix Boat Yard Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Tournament Information
Kingfish Tournament Prizes
*based on 150 boats
CASH & PRIZES
1st - $25,000
2nd - Fishing Nosara 1 week Costa Rica package for 4 + $3,500 cash (total value of $7300)
3rd - $4,000
4th - $2,500
5th - $1,500
6th - $1,000
7th - $800
8th - $600
9th - $400
10th - $250
CALCUTTAS
Largest Fish - $100 buy in
2 Fish Aggregate - $100 buy in
First Responder - $100 buy in
High Roller - $250 buy in
Snapper Tournament Prizes
*based on 100 anglers
CASH & PRIZES
TBD
CASH & PRIZES
TBD
CASH & PRIZES
1st - $2500
2nd - $1500
3rd - $500
CALCUTTAS
TBD
CALCUTTAS
TBD
CALCUTTAS
Largest Fish - $50 buy in
2026 Kingfish Tournament Rules
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This is a beach tournament with a 3-mile east nautical boundary. The north boundary is the Brunswick inlet and the south boundary is the Cocoa Beach pier.
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You may leave from any inlet. Fishing will be from 7 AM - 6 PM on Saturday, June 20th. Any kingfish caught outside of these hours will be disqualified.
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This is a no checkout tournament.
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No purchased or pinned live bait permitted. All live bait must be caught the day of the tournament. No leaving the 3-mile east boundary to catch live bait. No transferring of bait from boat to boat.
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Once fish is caught, a photo with the fish, official tournament boat number, and the beach in the background MUST be submitted ASAP to tournament committee. All photos MUST be submitted by 7 PM via text to 904-806-8110.
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Weigh-in will take place on Sunday, June 21st at Fishbites Trading Post (170 Nix Boat Yard Road, Saint Augustine, FL 32084) starting at 8 AM. You must be in line by 10 AM.
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No electric reels.
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Please remove all hooks from the fish before weigh-in.
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Junior and lady anglers do NOT have to fight the fish from start to finish to qualify. If assistance is required, crew member may assist where needed and rod will be given back to the junior or lady angler to finish the catch.
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Junior anglers must be 15 years old or younger as of June 20th to qualify for junior angler prizes. Junior angler fish WILL NOT be counted towards general tournament prizes.
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Lady anglers must be at least 16 years old as of June 20th to qualify for lady angler prizes. Lady angler fish WILL be counted towards general tournament prizes.
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In the event of a tie, time of weigh-in will determine the winner.
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TWT calcutta options include: TBD.
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Boats must follow all state fishing laws.
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The tournament committee has the right to change rules at any time.
2026 Snapper Tournament Rules
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Entry fee is $50 per angler.
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Each registered angler will be allowed to weigh ONE red snapper. Only registered anglers will be allowed to weigh a fish.
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Fishing will begin at 7 AM on Friday, June 19th. All anglers who wish to weigh-in must be in line at Fishbites Trading Post by 5 PM. Any fish caught before 7 AM on Friday, June 19th will be disqualified.
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Weigh-ins will begin at 3 PM.
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This is a no checkout tournament. Boats may leave from any inlet of their choice.
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This is a no boundary tournament. Anglers may fish anywhere in the Atlantic Ocean.
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All anglers must follow state fishing laws.
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The heaviest red snapper will be declared the winner. If a tie, the first person to weigh-in will win.
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You do NOT have to register for the kingfish tournament to participate in the snapper tournament.
Our Sponsors
Contact Us
CHRIS STEWART
(904) 806-8110 | cpstewart206@gmail.com
BRADLEY COOPER
(904) 347-6600 | bcooper@sjcfl.us
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