11th Annual IGFA Young Anglers’ Tournament

Saltwater Nation: California

The San Diego Sportfishing Council has just released the dates for the 11th Annual IGFA Young Angler’s Tournament. The tournament is schedule for August 3 and will be held at the Shelter Island Pier (1776 Shelter Island Drive). Tournament registration will begin at 7:30 am and fishing starts at 8:30 am. Lines out will be called at noon and prizes awarded at 1:00 pm. Anglers aged 6 to 15 can participate in this free tournament.

To encourage catch and release, the tournament will use a points system. Anglers will compete against other anglers in their age group. Winners–one in each age category between 6 and 15–will be determined by adding up points for various fish caught. The angler with the most points overall will be recognized on the tournaments’ perpetual trophy. IGFA representatives and volunteers from the United Pier and Shore Anglers Club, San Diego Rod & Reel and the San Diego Anglers will be on hand to assist young anglers and to tally points. Young anglers in the competition are encouraged to bring their own gear, although a limited number of loaner rods will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Small quantities of bait will be provided each angler while supplies last.

For more information, please call the San Diego Sportfishing Council at
(619) 234-8793 or click here.