Venice, Gulf Coast, United States 🇺🇸
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2, 2026
Total Purse
$7,500
Varies based on fleet size and Calcutta entries
Entry Fee
$2,250
Dates
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2, 2026
Moon Phase by Day
🌓 Up the Moon = peak bite building · 🌕 Full Moon = less daytime bite · 🌗 Down the Moon = peak bite building
The Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic runs April 28-May 2, 2026 out of Venice, Louisiana, targeting blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and mahi-mahi in the Gulf of Mexico. The tournament features a $7,500 purse with a $2,250 entry fee and operates on a daily catch-and-release jackpot format across three fishing days. Anglers compete as the opening leg of the Louisiana Champions Cup series, with the tournament hosted at Cypress Cove Marina.
Target Species
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Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
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