2026 ABC Rockfish Open
🌊ABC Rockfish Tournament 🛥️
Join us for an exciting morning of fishing, fun, and friendly competition!
📅 Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ Departure: 6:00AM SHARP
⏰ Return: Boats must be docked by 11:30AM to qualify for cash prizes!
📍 Location: Happy Harbor, 533 Deale Road, Deale, MD 20751
⚓ Registration Options
- Register as an individual on an ABC chartered boat 🛥️
- Groups of 6 or more can host their own boat exclusively!
(Smaller groups will be paired with other registrants.) - Register as an individual from your own boat 🚤
🐟 Your Registration Includes
🥪 Breakfast before fishing; light snacks & fried chicken on the boat
🍺 Beer & water
🎣 Fishing equipment
💸 Boat fees & mate tip
🏆 post-fishing reception, lunch & prizes (11:30AM–1:00 PM) at Happy Harbor Restaurant
🏆 Prizes
Cash prizes for the 3 largest fish by length — catch & release or legal size (photo on ruler required for eligibility).
Current regulations state that any fish outside of 19-24 inches must be thrown back. YOU MUST provide photo documentation of any fish larger than 24 inches that was released to be eligible for the cash prizes! Regulations currently allow for one fish to be kept per fisherman.
Get ready for a day of fishing, camaraderie, and great prizes! 😎
ONLY 6 boats available — reserve your spot early as this event will sell out! 🚤
📌 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with top industry pros!
💬 To register for the tournament from a boat you own or need more info:
Contact Brittany Chaapel
📞 410-821-0351 x113 | ✉️ BChaapel@abcbaltimore.org
👋 Prospective or Non-Members:
Reach out to Ambre Schaffer, Membership Director
📞 443-452-3445