ONLINE REGISTRATION, NOW OPEN!

Register for the 66th Annual Tournament, today.

2023
BIG ROCK RECAP

The 65th Annual tournament hosted a RECORD FLEET of 271 boats producing a purse totaling $5,835,705!

Expectations were high going into Day 1 & the fleet did not disappoint! Participants delivered an ACTION PACKED week with 7 blue marlin appearances & 248 billfish releases! SUSHI claimed the top prize of $1,477,438 + the Super 20 division worth $1,292,000 for the 484.5lb. fish caught on Day 5 of the tournament. 

STAT SUMMARY

1
Boats
$ 1
Total Purse
1
Releases
$ 1
Top Prize
1st Place Blue Marlin

SUSHI

SEE YOU IN 2024!
JUNE 7-16TH

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds

JOIN US FOR THE 66TH ANNUAL TOURNAMENT

JUNE 7 – 16, 2024

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds

TOURNAMENT NEWS

CHARITY FIRST

Support the Big Rock Foundation and help
benefit charities and worthy organizations
throughout Eastern North Carolina.

CHARITY FIRST

Support the Big Rock Foundation and help
benefit charities and worthy organizations
throughout Eastern North Carolina.

SHOP

big rock

  • SALTY FARE (1994 Big Rock Winner) got a QUAD grand slam today in Marsh Harbor 🔥
  • Our Legend Sponsor, Parker Auto Group ties Big Rock’s humble beginnings to its growth over the last 60+ years. 

Dick Parker, founder of Parker Auto Group, was one of the original members of the Fabulous Fisherman’s Club, who formed the tournament back in the 1950s. 

#BigRockTournament
  • LAST CHANCE 🐣 ONLY 15 Mystery Eggs left in stock ➡️ hop to it before they sell out! PLUS, receive FREE SHIPPING with every order of a Big Rock Mystery Egg. #bigrocktournament 

*Mystery Eggs are ONLY available online.
  • Fill their Easter basket with the perfect gift 👉🏼 a Big Rock Tee 🐰 Shop 30+ colors in our 66th Annual t-shirt, online and in-store. Open from 10AM-5PM!

*Don’t forget to order your Big Rock Mystery Eggs, available until March 27th, online ONLY. #bigrocktournament
  • From the archives 📜 Captain ‘Little George’ Bedsworth, aka the Fisherman’s Fisherman, began working as a mate at the age of 13 and earned his Captain’s license just after his 18th birthday. As one of the original Morehead City charter boat captains, George spent over 45 years fishing on his boat, DOLPHIN ONE (pictured above). His love for the sport and endless thoughtfulness for others made him known as the Fisherman’s Fisherman. Email or DM us your pictures & stories to be a part of the 65-year history of the Big Rock Tournament. 📧 history@thebigrock.com
  • Spring has sprung & the blues will be here before we know it 🤞🏼

🎥: Blue Marlin released on Day 1 of the 65th #BigRockTournament by WAVE PAVER
  • An Easter basket she’ll LOVE! 🐣🐰 Did you know ➡️ we have an assortment of straw totes that make the PERFECT Easter basket? Shop online & in-store today! 

P.S. Don’t forget to fill it with her favorite Big Rock gear! #bigrocktournament
  • 🚨 ONLY TWO WEEKS TIL EASTER! Hop to it and receive FREE SHIPPING with every purchase of a Big Rock Mystery Egg. Mystery Eggs are available ONLINE ONLY, now through March 27th. 🐣 #bigrocktournament
  • THE DROP YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR 🛍️ Shop our 66th Annual Spring Collection online & in-store. With over 30+ colors, there’s sure to be a perfect tee for you! 👏🏼 

Store hours ⬇️
Monday through Saturday: 10AM-5PM
#bigrocktournament
  • We need your help! Be a part of Big Rock History 👉🏼 We’re compiling memorable moments from the tournament’s rich history to create a 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 📚

Whether it’s a winning catch, an unforgettable weigh-in, or simply a snapshot of camaraderie on the docks, every image tells a story. Email your photos + stories to history@thebigrock.com
  • Recognizing Lady Angler, Kathy Keel on #InternationalWomensDay 👑 Kathy weighed in this 759lb. Blue Marlin to win the 35th Annual Big Rock Tournament 💪🏼 To this day, Kathy’s catch remains the third largest fish landed in tournament history!
  • Treat your PEEPS to a Big Rock Mystery Egg this Easter 🐣 Shop online ONLY, and receive a GIANT 10” filled with best selling Big Rock gear! #bigrocktournament
SALTY FARE (1994 Big Rock Winner) got a QUAD grand slam today in Marsh Harbor 🔥
SALTY FARE (1994 Big Rock Winner) got a QUAD grand slam today in Marsh Harbor 🔥
1 day ago
View on Instagram |
1/12
Our Legend Sponsor, Parker Auto Group ties Big Rock’s humble beginnings to its growth over the last 60+ years. 

Dick Parker, founder of Parker Auto Group, was one of the original members of the Fabulous Fisherman’s Club, who formed the tournament back in the 1950s. 

#BigRockTournament
Our Legend Sponsor, Parker Auto Group ties Big Rock’s humble beginnings to its growth over the last 60+ years. Dick Parker, founder of Parker Auto Group, was one of the original members of the Fabulous Fisherman’s Club, who formed the tournament back in the 1950s. #BigRockTournament
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
2/12
LAST CHANCE 🐣 ONLY 15 Mystery Eggs left in stock ➡️ hop to it before they sell out! PLUS, receive FREE SHIPPING with every order of a Big Rock Mystery Egg. #bigrocktournament 

*Mystery Eggs are ONLY available online.
LAST CHANCE 🐣 ONLY 15 Mystery Eggs left in stock ➡️ hop to it before they sell out! PLUS, receive FREE SHIPPING with every order of a Big Rock Mystery Egg. #bigrocktournament *Mystery Eggs are ONLY available online.
4 days ago
View on Instagram |
3/12
Fill their Easter basket with the perfect gift 👉🏼 a Big Rock Tee 🐰 Shop 30+ colors in our 66th Annual t-shirt, online and in-store. Open from 10AM-5PM!

*Don’t forget to order your Big Rock Mystery Eggs, available until March 27th, online ONLY. #bigrocktournament
Fill their Easter basket with the perfect gift 👉🏼 a Big Rock Tee 🐰 Shop 30+ colors in our 66th Annual t-shirt, online and in-store. Open from 10AM-5PM! *Don’t forget to order your Big Rock Mystery Eggs, available until March 27th, online ONLY. #bigrocktournament
6 days ago
View on Instagram |
4/12
From the archives 📜 Captain ‘Little George’ Bedsworth, aka the Fisherman’s Fisherman, began working as a mate at the age of 13 and earned his Captain’s license just after his 18th birthday. As one of the original Morehead City charter boat captains, George spent over 45 years fishing on his boat, DOLPHIN ONE (pictured above). His love for the sport and endless thoughtfulness for others made him known as the Fisherman’s Fisherman. Email or DM us your pictures & stories to be a part of the 65-year history of the Big Rock Tournament. 📧 history@thebigrock.com
From the archives 📜 Captain ‘Little George’ Bedsworth, aka the Fisherman’s Fisherman, began working as a mate at the age of 13 and earned his Captain’s license just after his 18th birthday. As one of the original Morehead City charter boat captains, George spent over 45 years fishing on his boat, DOLPHIN ONE (pictured above). His love for the sport and endless thoughtfulness for others made him known as the Fisherman’s Fisherman. Email or DM us your pictures & stories to be a part of the 65-year history of the Big Rock Tournament. 📧 history@thebigrock.com
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
5/12
Spring has sprung & the blues will be here before we know it 🤞🏼 🎥: Blue Marlin released on Day 1 of the 65th #BigRockTournament by WAVE PAVER
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
6/12
An Easter basket she’ll LOVE! 🐣🐰 Did you know ➡️ we have an assortment of straw totes that make the PERFECT Easter basket? Shop online & in-store today! 

P.S. Don’t forget to fill it with her favorite Big Rock gear! #bigrocktournament
An Easter basket she’ll LOVE! 🐣🐰 Did you know ➡️ we have an assortment of straw totes that make the PERFECT Easter basket? Shop online & in-store today! P.S. Don’t forget to fill it with her favorite Big Rock gear! #bigrocktournament
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
7/12
🚨 ONLY TWO WEEKS TIL EASTER! Hop to it and receive FREE SHIPPING with every purchase of a Big Rock Mystery Egg. Mystery Eggs are available ONLINE ONLY, now through March 27th. 🐣 #bigrocktournament
🚨 ONLY TWO WEEKS TIL EASTER! Hop to it and receive FREE SHIPPING with every purchase of a Big Rock Mystery Egg. Mystery Eggs are available ONLINE ONLY, now through March 27th. 🐣 #bigrocktournament
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
8/12
THE DROP YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR 🛍️ Shop our 66th Annual Spring Collection online & in-store. With over 30+ colors, there’s sure to be a perfect tee for you! 👏🏼 

Store hours ⬇️
Monday through Saturday: 10AM-5PM
#bigrocktournament
THE DROP YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR 🛍️ Shop our 66th Annual Spring Collection online & in-store. With over 30+ colors, there’s sure to be a perfect tee for you! 👏🏼 Store hours ⬇️ Monday through Saturday: 10AM-5PM #bigrocktournament
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
9/12
We need your help! Be a part of Big Rock History 👉🏼 We’re compiling memorable moments from the tournament’s rich history to create a 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 📚

Whether it’s a winning catch, an unforgettable weigh-in, or simply a snapshot of camaraderie on the docks, every image tells a story. Email your photos + stories to history@thebigrock.com
We need your help! Be a part of Big Rock History 👉🏼 We’re compiling memorable moments from the tournament’s rich history to create a 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 📚 Whether it’s a winning catch, an unforgettable weigh-in, or simply a snapshot of camaraderie on the docks, every image tells a story. Email your photos + stories to history@thebigrock.com
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
10/12
Recognizing Lady Angler, Kathy Keel on #InternationalWomensDay 👑 Kathy weighed in this 759lb. Blue Marlin to win the 35th Annual Big Rock Tournament 💪🏼 To this day, Kathy’s catch remains the third largest fish landed in tournament history!
Recognizing Lady Angler, Kathy Keel on #InternationalWomensDay 👑 Kathy weighed in this 759lb. Blue Marlin to win the 35th Annual Big Rock Tournament 💪🏼 To this day, Kathy’s catch remains the third largest fish landed in tournament history!
3 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
11/12
Treat your PEEPS to a Big Rock Mystery Egg this Easter 🐣 Shop online ONLY, and receive a GIANT 10” filled with best selling Big Rock gear! #bigrocktournament
3 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
12/12