Pretournament: Feb 1 – May 13, 2027
Main tournament: May 14-15, 2027
VR tournament: May 14-15, 2027
Awards Ceremony: May 16, 2027
Festival: May 15-16, 2027
Total Lionfish Removed
Pre Tournament Total!
2026
By the Numbers
Tournament Participants
Total Lionfish
Total Lionfish Removed
Main Tournament
Pre Tournament
Tournament
The LARGEST Lionfish Tournament in the world. Participate and win cash and Gear prizes! The more lionfish you remove, the more prizes you can win! Monthly prizes for pre-tournament participants. Huge cash prizes for Main Tournament
Restaurant Week
Eating lionfish is one of the best ways to control the population. Fortunately, they are some of the best tasting fish you can eat. Light, flaky, and buttery. Try some during restaurant week.
Festival
Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Festival is back and better than ever! Lots of vendors and activities. Bring the family and learn about lionfish, see lionfish, and even taste lionfish!