The Rules for 2026

Here’s the down and dirty.

Tournament dates July 25 - August 9. Each vessel may fish up to 3 fishing days of their choosing, documented and reported the night before.

Vessels must transit through Nantucket Waters each fishing day.

Registration, Catch Submission and Scoring completed through Reel Time Apps.

Open Boat Division - Boats without an elevated control station

Tower Boat Division- Boats with any raised control station, tuna tower, marlin tower or flybridge

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each division.

Additional Prizes for Top Female Angler, Top Junior Angler and Most Tagged Skillies