Yachting & Sportfishing on the Treasure Coast in 2023

Fishing, sailing, scuba diving, or just cruising along the Treasure Coast‘s picturesque waters promises to be plenty of fun and adventure as we embark upon 2023. Tight lines, taught sails, and safe seas to all!

The Fort Pierce Kingfish Mayhem kicks off the season. The Kingfish Mayhem Pro Series is world-class, competitive, and high paying. Welcome to the big leagues, with over $1,000,000 in payouts. It goes from March 30 to April 1 and the awards will be on Sunday, April 2 at the Causeway Cove Marina.

This is followed by the Fort Pierce King Mackerel Invitational which awards $500,000 in 15 categories to 100 boats. It runs April 19 – 21 and the awards will be handed out at the Fort Pierce City Marina on Sunday, April 23rd.

Beginning May 12th with the weigh in on May 13th is the 12th Annual Capt. Hiram’s Central Florida Shootout in Sebastian. Award categories include 10 different species (inshore and offshore), a general entry category, as well as entry categories for Lady Anglers and Juniors. Awards party will be on May 21st and will be quite a doozy!

We have the 21st Annual St. Lucie County Fishing Frenzy Fort Pierce sponsored by the St. Lucie Chamber of Commerce and Geico Treasure Coast. It takes place May 12-13 at the City Marina in Historic downtown Fort Pierce. This offshore Dolphin fishing tournament offers 1st thru 4th place cash prizes for the heaviest Dolphin. Weigh in is Saturday, May 13th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and will be one heck of a show!

The Third Annual Walker's Cay Blue Marlin Invitational will be held May 24-27, 2023. Anglers from all over the world are invited to request entry into this headline event. If you were in the 2022 or 2021 event, you’re in! If not, get on the waiting list for premier, deep-sea fishing featuring some of the best anglers in the world, just a few miles to our east.

Hosted by the Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club, the 31st Annual Fort Pierce KDW Tournament offers prizes for the biggest kingfish, dolphin, and wahoo, from June 4 to June 9 at the Fort Piece City Marina. For more info, to sign up, or to join the club go to https://ftpiercesportfishingclub.com

Don’t forget to make plans for the Blue Water Open Offshore Charity Fishing Tournament out of the Sebastian Inlet on June 23. Hosted by the Sebastian Exchange Club, it draws competitors from all over to enjoy what is one of the most fun fundraisers all year along the Treasure Coast. For more info, to sign up to fish, or to be a sponsor, please go to http://www.fishingforcharity.org/bluewateropen/

They don’t call the Treasure Coast of Florida “The Sportfishing Capital of the World” for nothing! So get your vessels ready for an awesome 2023. Be safe, tight lines, and have lots of fun out on the water!!!