History
The Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament was started in 2004 with the dual goals of raising funds for youth charity/marine conservation organizations and highlighting the phenomenal fishing off Virginia Beach, with great results. Funds raised for charity have surpassed the $1.4 million mark, and we always have a waiting list of teams wanting to join in the fun and fishing that have become our trademark.
Tournament Statistics
2023 | 75 Teams, 525 Anglers, $845,750 in Cash Awards 218 Billfish Caught, 218 Released—23 blue marlin, 2 white marlin, 193 sailfish 25 Gamefish Caught—3 dolphin, 11 yellowfin tuna, 11 wahoo |
2022 | 84 Teams, 597 Anglers, $813,000 in Cash Awards 55 Billfish Caught, 53 Released—16 blue marlin, 27 white marlin, 12 sailfish Blue Marlin Weighed—612.5 lbs., 563.8 lbs. 13 Gamefish Caught—5 dolphin, 3 yellowfin tuna, 5 wahoo |
2021 | 81 Teams, 558 Anglers, $785,250 in Cash Awards 168 Billfish Caught, 168 Released—19 blue marlin, 145 white marlin, 2 sailfish, 2 spearfish 14 Gamefish Caught—6 dolphin, 7 yellowfin tuna, 1 wahoo |
2020 | 80 Teams, 560 Anglers, $620,000 in Cash Awards 429 Billfish Caught, 429 Released—25 blue marlin, 394 white marlin, 6 sailfish, 4 spearfish No Blue Marlin Were Weighed 17 Gamefish Caught—9 dolphin, 7 yellowfin tuna, 1 wahoo |
2019 | 79 Teams, 579 Anglers, $612,250 in Cash Awards 116 Billfish Caught, 116 Released—16 blue marlin, 97 white marlin, 1 sailfish, 2 spearfish 8 Gamefish Caught—1 dolphin, 7 yellowfin tuna |
2018 | 80 Teams, 574 Anglers, $620,000 in Cash Awards 324 Billfish Caught, 322 Released—17 blue marlin, 292 white marlin, 13 spearfish Blue Marlin Weighed—683.0, 440.0 lbs. 5 Gamefish Caught—3 dolphin, 2 yellowfin tuna |
2017 | 75 Teams, 445 Anglers, $525,500 in Cash Awards 264 Billfish Caught, 263 Released—13 blue marlin, 218 white marlin, 21 sailfish, 12 spearfish 1 Blue Marlin Weighed—801.0 lbs. 15 Gamefish Caught—4 dolphin, 8 yellowfin tuna, 3 wahoo |
2016 | 75 Teams, 423 Anglers, $544,500 in Cash Awards 456 Billfish Caught, 456 Released—19 blue marlin, 144 white marlin, 280 sailfish, 13 spearfish 11 Gamefish Caught—10 dolphin, 1 wahoo |
2015 | 75 Teams, 384 Anglers, $418,500 in Cash Awards 182 Billfish Caught, 182 Released—17 blue marlin, 154 white marlin, 9 sailfish, 2 spearfish 14 Gamefish Caught—7 dolphin, 1 yellowfin tuna, 6 wahoo |
2014 | 75 Teams, 443 Anglers, $424,000 in Cash Awards 433 Billfish Caught, 433 Released—15 blue marlin, 357 white marlin, 61 sailfish 15 Gamefish Caught—11 dolphin, 4 wahoo |
2013 | 69 Teams, 390 Anglers, $387,000 in Cash Awards 483 Billfish Caught, 483 Released—13 blue marlin, 463 white marlin, 7 sailfish 10 Gamefish Caught—5 dolphin, 2 yellowfin tuna, 3 wahoo |
2012 | 66 Teams, 346 Anglers, $364,000 in Cash Awards 180 Billfish Caught, 180 Released—6 blue marlin, 162 white marlin, 12 sailfish 30 Gamefish Caught—7 dolphin, 21 yellowfin tuna, 2 wahoo |
2011 | 45 Teams, 236 Anglers, $244,500 in Cash Awards 175 Billfish Caught, 175 Released—2 blue marlin, 165 white marlin, 8 sailfish 5 Gamefish Caught—3 dolphin, 1 yellowfin tuna, 1 wahoo |
2010 | 69 Teams, 472 Anglers, $355,000 in Cash Awards 188 Billfish Caught, 188 Released—12 blue marlin, 170 white marlin, 3 sailfish, 3 spearfish 14 Gamefish Caught—4 dolphin, 6 yellowfin tuna, 4 wahoo |
2009 | 53 Teams, 372 Anglers, $285,000 in Cash Awards 194 Billfish Caught, 194 Released—2 blue marlin, 32 white marlin, 160 sailfish 6 Gamefish Caught—3 dolphin, 1 yellowfin tuna, 2 wahoo |
2008 | 67 Teams, 408 Anglers, $355,000 in Cash Awards 96 Billfish Caught, 96 Released—3 blue marlin, 92 white marlin, 1 sailfish 8 Gamefish Caught—5 dolphin, 2 bigeye tuna, 1 wahoo |
2007 | 73 Teams, 458 Anglers, $388,500 in Cash Awards 191 Billfish Caught, 191 Released—13 blue marlin, 167 white marlin, 7 sailfish, 4 spearfish 17 Gamefish Caught—4 dolphin, 9 yellowfin tuna, 4 wahoo |
2006 | 53 Teams, 330 Anglers, $273,000 in Cash Awards 74 Billfish Caught, 74 Released—2 blue marlin, 69 white marlin, 3 sailfish 11 Gamefish Caught—6 dolphin, 1 yellowfin tuna, 4 wahoo |
2005 | 42 Teams, 226 Anglers, $234,000 in Cash Awards 38 Billfish Caught, 38 Released—2 blue marlin, 33 white marlin, 1 sailfish, 2 spearfish 28 Gamefish Caught—10 dolphin, 1 longfin tuna, 12 yellowfin tuna, 5 wahoo |
2004 | 42 Teams, 231 Anglers, $213,500 in Cash Awards 55 Billfish Caught, 54 Released—7 blue marlin, 48 white marlin 1 Blue Marlin Weighed—582.0 lbs. 14 Gamefish Caught—3 dolphin, 6 yellowfin tuna, 5 wahoo |