Sir Charles Williams Fishing Tournament

Annual · April · International

Rating: 4.8 / 5

A four-day international tournament held every April out of Bridgetown Harbour, with anglers from across the Caribbean and beyond competing for blue marlin, wahoo, and mahi-mahi. One of the longer-standing events on the Barbados tournament calendar and a reliable fixture during the tail end of the peak billfish season. Registration and up-to-date schedules available through the BGFA.

Highlights: April · 4 Days · International · Blue Marlin · Wahoo

Contact Information

Address: Bridgetown Harbour, St. Michael

Hours: April 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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