

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NE Florida Coastal Classic Surf Fishing Tournament
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Register Here: https://subspla.sh/mgsjd2f

The NE Florida Coastal Classic Surf Fishing Tournament is a family-friendly surf fishing competition bringing anglers together from across Northeast Florida for a great cause!
Hosted by Connect Church, Florida Holy Waters, and The Sinker Guy, this tournament benefits Ark Academy School! All tournament proceeds go directly to support Ark Academy School.


📅 EVENT SCHEDULE

Captain’s Meeting
Friday, April 24th | 6:00 PM
📍 Connect Church
Sponsors will be set up outside and inside (weather permitting).

Tournament Day
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
📍 13056 Perdue Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Official Weigh-In
1:00–3:00 PM EST
📍 Connect Church
⏱ Official time is based on the weigh master’s phone time.


🎣 TOURNAMENT DIVISIONS &amp; ENTRY

Adult Division
$30 Entry
3 Fish Aggregate by Weight
Pompano / Whiting / Combo
Prizes
🥇 1st Place – $950 + an OTB 13
🥈 2nd Place – $650 + an OTB 12
🥉 3rd Place – $400

Children’s Division (Ages 12 &amp; Under)
$15 Entry
1 Pompano &amp; 1 Whiting
Prizes
🥇 1st Place – $150 + OTB10 &amp; Reel Combo
🥈 2nd Place – $100 + Swag Bucket
🥉 3rd Place – $75 + Swag Bucket

🐟 Catfish Calcutta
$10 Entry | 50/50 Split
All unwanted fish will be donated to the Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

📜 TOURNAMENT RULES📜
Fishing begins at first safe light on the 25th - Projected time 5:48am
All fish must be caught off the sand in saltwater only
No fishing from piers or bridges
No fishing from rocks
No fishing from boats
No pooling fish
All fish will be judged by weight. 
Weights will not be rounded to avoid a tie. 
In the result of a tie the fish weighed first will be declared the winner. 
Whiting must be minimum 12" overall, and Pompano must be minimum 11" nose to fork when presented to Weigh Master to be weighed. 
Catfish - Bring Em'
Non-Legal fish presented to Weigh Master will result in disqualification. 
All decisions made by the Weigh Master will be considered final. 

🤝 Sponsors
Want to be a sponsor? Get in touch with Florida Holy Waters at info@floridaholywaters.com
Sponsors are encouraged to set up a table at the Captain’s Meeting and/or Weigh-In.
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this event and our community.

🎣 Sign Up Today! Register Here:

https://subspla.sh/mgsjd2f

Fish hard, fish fair, and help make a difference along the First Coast. 🌊
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jacksonville/ne-florida-coastal-classic-surf-fishing-tournament/200029557579623
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, nonprofit, meetups, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 146

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://connectchurchinc.subspla.sh/mgsjd2f?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=jacksonville-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Jacksonville
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 13056 Perdue Rd, Jacksonville, FL, United States, Florida 32218
- **lat**: 30.47395
- **long**: -81.61664
- **full address**: 13056 Perdue Rd, Jacksonville, FL, United States, Florida 32218

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Connect Church (https://allevents.in/org/connect-church/9427032)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 13056 Perdue Rd, Jacksonville, FL, United States, Florida 32218
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Connect Church
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, tournaments, nonprofit, meetups, contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about NE Florida Coastal Classic Surf Fishing Tournament ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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