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Ancient City Redfish Bash

Compete to catch the largest redfish, trout, and flounder.

Friday - Saturday Apr. 19 - 20, 2024 | See Times Below

Ancient City Redfish Bash

(904) 222-1042

At the St. Augustine Municipal Marina
111 Avenida Menendez
St. Augustine, FL 32084

This event is from 2024. We will update with 2025 event information as it is confirmed. 

The Ancient City Gamefish Association hosts the annual Ancient City Redfish Bash fishing tournament on Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20, 2024, at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina. This inshore tournament sees anglers competing for prizes in three target fish categories: redfish, trout, and flounder.

There is a mandatory Captains' meeting for all anglers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Fishing begins at safe light on Saturday with weigh-in from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. After the scores are recorded, awards will be given to the winners, participants with the biggest redfish, trout, or flounder weights. Only one place per angler. All anglers on the boat must be registered.

The Ancient City Redfish Bash is a part of the Ancient City Challenge Tournaments, which also includes the Ancient City Kingfish Challenge, the Ancient City Junior Redfish Bash, and the Ancient City Junior Kingfish Challenge. See all tournament rules for this event. 

Looking for a different tournament? See all of St. Augustine's fishing tournaments.

Admission: Free for spectators. Early registration for anglers is $30.00 per angler. Day of event registration is $40.00 per angler. Register online to secure early registration prices.

When: Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20, 2024. The mandatory Captains' meeting takes place on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Call (904) 222-1042 or visit the Ancient City Game Fish Association for more information.

Where: All events take place at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina at 245 Vilano Road St. Augustine, Florida 32084. 

Schedule

DateEventTime
Friday, April 19, 2024Final Registration4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 19, 2024Mandatory Captains' Meeting7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 20, 2024Tournament StartSafe Light
Saturday, April 20, 2024Weigh-In3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ancient City Redfish Bash

(904) 222-1042

At the St. Augustine Municipal Marina
111 Avenida Menendez
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Admission | Ticket Prices

RegistrationPrice
Early Registration$30.00
Day of Event Registration$40.00

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Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.