Registration open for Nassau County’s 41st Annual Kingfish and Fishing Rodeo Tournament

It’s time to drop the lines and slow troll because registration is now open for the 41st Annual Kingfish and Fishing Rodeo Tournament in Nassau County.

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Anyone with a valid saltwater fishing license can enter. If you don’t have a boat, don’t worry. Rules for the Rodeo division allow fishing on the beach, jetties and riverbanks. Anywhere on local, public land is acceptable.

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The top prize in the Kingfish division is $10,000 while the first place finisher in the Rodeo class will get $1,300.

If you register before July 15 you’ll get an early bird special rate.

The long running tournament is hosted by Nassau Sport Fishing Association, a nonprofit that “loves fishing and our community.” This fishing tournament helps fund the association’s scholarships for local high school students and much more.

A captain’s meeting will take place on Fri., July 26 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Fernandina Harbor Marina in downtown Fernandina Beach. The tournament then begins the following day on July 27.

Click here to register today.

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