Join Us for
Gulf Coast Masters
ORANGE BEACH MARINA
Experience the thrill of the Gulf Coast Masters at the legendary Orange Beach Marina, home to the Gulf of America's blue marlin record of 1,145 pounds. Hosted by the Mobile Big Game Fishing Club, this iconic tournament, a Memorial Day weekend tradition for 48 years, has been drawing anglers from around the world to compete in Alabama.
GCM RECORDS TO DATE
702 lbs.
Heaviest Blue Marlin
541.6 lbs.
Heaviest Bluefin Tuna
191.6 lbs.
Heaviest Yellowfin Tuna
78.6 lbs.
Heaviest Wahoo
40 lbs.
Heaviest Dolphin
Schedule of Events
GCM Tournament Week At A Glance!
Wednesday,
May 20, 2026
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5:00pm-8:00pm / Registration, Optionals, Pick up Ditty Bags
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5:30pm-9:00pm / Party (Dinner, Drinks, and Live Music)
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8:00pm / Mandatory Captains’ Meeting
Thursday
May 21, 2026
9:00am / Shotgun Start at Perdido Pass Farewell Buoy
Friday
May 22, 2026
7:00pm-8:00pm / Scales Open
Saturday
May 23, 2026
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4:00pm-7:00pm / Scales Open
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6:00pm / Must check in at Perdido Pass Rocks / North of Bridge
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6:00pm-9:00pm / Post Tournament celebration with live music and bar
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8:30pm / Awards Announcement & Dinner
PRESENTING
SPONSOR
Our sponsor stand at the forefront of the Gulf Coast Masters, helping shape one of theGulf’s premier competitive billfish experiences. Our partnerships drive the energy behind the tournament while elevating the experience for anglers, sponsors, and spectators from the first
kick-off event to final weigh-in.
DAILY JACKPOTS
C&R DAILY JACKPOT RULES
Winner is determined
by the most accumulated points
on each of the 3 fishing days.
If no fish are caught on Day 1,
money will roll over to Day 2.
If no fish are caught on Day 2,
money will roll over to Day 3.
If no fish are caught on Day 3,
money will be split evenly
between Day 1 and Day 2.
COMPETITION HOURS
DAY 1: 9:01am – 11:59pm
DAY 2: 12am – 11:59pm
DAY3: 12am – 6pm
GCM Tournament Rules
Before the first line hits the water, know the rules that protect the integrity of the Gulf Coast Masters competition.