International Game Fishing Tournament

Annual · October · Cash Prizes

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The largest and most prestigious fishing event on the Barbados calendar, a multi-day tournament held each October out of Bridgetown Harbour, drawing teams from across the Caribbean and further afield. Targets include blue marlin, sailfish, wahoo, and mahi-mahi, with prize pools historically in excess of $50,000. Even non-entrants enjoy the weigh-ins at the Boatyard end of Carlisle Bay — free to watch, with boats lining up and fish being brought in through the afternoon.

Highlights: $50K+ Prize Pool · Blue Marlin · October · International Teams

Contact Information

Address: Bridgetown Harbour, St. Michael

Hours: October annually

About fishing in Barbados

Barbados sits on world-class deep sea fishing grounds just 15 minutes offshore. Blue marlin up to 500lbs, mahi-mahi, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna are caught year-round. The flying fish — the national symbol — peaks November to June. Over 17 charter boats operate from Bridgetown Harbour with half-day trips from

75. Shore fishing is free from any pier or coastline, no licence needed. Annual tournaments including the Barbados Game Fishing Association competitions offer serious prize money. The Oistins fish market sells the freshest catch daily, straight off the boats. This is the complete Barbados fishing guide — charters, tournaments, species, seasons, and spots.

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