# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Grand Lagoon Billfish Classic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 05 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 am
- **Event Description**: The 2026 Grand Lagoon Billfish Classic is almost here. Join us August 5–9 at Lighthouse Marina in Panama City Beach for another great week of fishing, competition, and tournament events.

This year’s main tournament awards include Tournament Champion, Second Place Team, Third Place Team, Top Tuna, Top Dolphin, Top Wahoo, Top Boat 32’ or Less, Top Lady Angler, and Top Junior Angler.

New this year, we have added an optional cash award category for White Marlin, open to qualifying fish measuring at least 70” LJFL. Teams can also enter optional cash categories for Catch & Release, Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, and Swordfish, with entry levels ranging from $250 to $5,000.

Registration and the mandatory Captains Meeting will be held Wednesday, August 5. The shotgun start is Thursday, August 6 at 12:00 PM CT. Weigh-In will be Saturday, August 8 at Lighthouse Marina, followed by the Awards Breakfast on Sunday, August 9.

Teams may depart from any inlet between Apalachicola and Fort Walton Beach.

Active Gulf Coast Sportfishing Club members receive a registration discount. 

E-mail grandlagoonbillfishclassic@gmail.com or shoot us a PM for the member discount code before registering.

Register your team today:
https://www.grandlagoonbillfishclassic.com/registration
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/panama-city/2026-grand-lagoon-billfish-classic/200029686707030
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, meetups, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 281

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Panama City
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lighthouse Marina
- **lat**: 30.148010036707
- **long**: -85.74453966734
- **full address**: Lighthouse Marina, 5323 N Lagoon Dr, Panama City, FL 32408-7907, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 Grand Lagoon Billfish Classic
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f211d274e1be4d53ffb7b74e448a7136802c2caabb054f300908d9a609aad496-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1785917266

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Grand Lagoon Billfish Classic being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Grand Lagoon Billfish Classic takes place on Wed, 05 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 am at Lighthouse Marina, 5323 N Lagoon Dr, Panama City, FL 32408-7907, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Grand Lagoon Billfish Classic?
  - **A:** 2026 Grand Lagoon Billfish Classic is organized by Grand Lagoon Billfish Classic.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Grand Lagoon Billfish Classic is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Panama City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 280+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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