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Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of CommerceSouthport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910-457-5787
events@southport-oakisland.com
The Granddad of king mackerel fishing tournaments held at the Southport Marina. Over $200,000 in prizes. Guaranteed Prize structure. Fee Charged to enter. For rules a complete prize structure visit www.usopenkmt.com.
Friday, September 10th
Early Bird Registration Deadline
Early Bird Drawing Deadline is Friday, September 10, 2021. Two $340 winners will be announced at the virtual Captains’ Meeting (9/30/2021) from all those who enter the tournament before 11:59pm on September 10th. Postmarks by September 10th are acceptable.
Friday, September 24th
Pre-Order Merchandise
Pre-order the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament merchandise by going to www.usopenkmt.com by 11:59pm prior to September 24th. Merchandise will be mailed to you. Onsite merchandise will be available. Selection is better prior to the tournament.
Tuesday, September 28th
Online Registration
11:59pm - Online registration closes at www.usopenkmt.com
10am-9pm – Onsite Registration & Packet Pickup Open at Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road, Oak Island.
7:00 p.m. In Person and Virtual Captains’ Meeting. It is strongly advised that all captains attend or watch this meeting, as any rule changes or clarifications will be announced. In person @ Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road, Oak Island. Online at www.usopenkmtlive.com
Friday, OCTOBER 1st
7:00 a.m - 9:00 a.m. – Check-Out Points open & competition begins. See rules for locations After 9:00 a.m. check-out must be made at Dutchman Creek Park barge (33. 55.450 N 78. 03.633 W) with a designated official.
11:00 a.m. – Scales Open at Dutchman Creek Park- 4750 Fish Factory Road, Oak Island (33. 55.450 N 78. 03.633 W) - (See map for offloading information). Thank you to American Marine Construction and Brunswick County Parks & Recreation for their support.
- Golf Cart will take crew member to the pickup dock at the Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill (at Safe Harbor South Harbour Village Marina) You may stop in for a beverage before reboarding your boat.
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The PointClickFish.com Team will stream weigh-ins from the scales and the docks LIVE from the U.S. Open King Mackerel Fishing Tournament website www.usopenkmtlive.com
4:00 p.m. – Check-In point manned –at Frying Pan/American Fish Co 319 W. Bay Street, Southport (GPS: 33.55.017 N 78.01.150 W) and Malcom Register Park -334 NE 52nd Street, Oak Island - (GPS: 33.55.319 N 78.06.546 W).
5:00 p.m. – Competition ends for the day.
Saturday, October 2nd
7:00 a.m - 9:00 a.m. – Check-Out Points open & competition begins. See rules for locations After 9:00 a.m. check-out must be made at Dutchman Creek Park barge (33. 55.450 N 78. 03.633 W) with a designated official.
11:00 a.m. – Scales Open at Dutchman Creek Park- 4750 Fish Factory Road, Oak Island (33. 55.450 N 78. 03.633 W) - (See map for offloading information). Thank you to American Marine Construction and Brunswick County Parks & Recreation for their support.
- Golf Cart will take crew member to the pickup dock at the Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill (at Safe Harbor South Harbour Village Marina) You may stop in for a beverage before reboarding your boat.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - The PointClickFish.com Team will stream weigh-ins from the scales and the docks LIVE from the U.S. Open King Mackerel Fishing Tournament website www.usopenkmt.com
3:00 p.m. -Check-In point manned –at Frying Pan/American Fish Co 319 W. Bay Street, Southport (GPS: 33.55.017 N 78.01.150 W) and Malcom Register Park -334 NE 52nd Street, Oak Island - (GPS: 33.55.319 N 78.06.546 W).
4:00 p.m. – Competition ends for the day.
7:30 p.m. AWARDS CEREMONY – Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road, Oak Island or virtual at www.usopenkmtlive.com Final standings will be posted at www.usopenkmt.com on Monday, October 4th. Prize checks not picked up will be mailed.
