With over $485,000 paid out last year in cash, custom trophies and other prizes, this is one tournament the avid sportfisherman does not want to miss.

Ed Groppe aboard Capt. David Walters’ “The Reel Deal” landed a 377-lb. Thresher, earning the crew top honors for the Heaviest Shark of the Tournament, the Heaviest Shark of Day 2, Heaviest Fish (Other) and the Heaviest Shark in its category. These awards earned the crew just shy of $40,000 in cash prizes.

The Heaviest Blue Shark was caught by Paul Allegra, aboard Capt. Marshall Allegra’s “Helena,” weighing in at 250 lbs. Charles Maurer Jr. aboard Capt. Charlie Mayrer’s “Alyssa Ann” hauled in a 281-lb. Mako, earning $5,000 for Heaviest Mako.

Over the course of these two days, 117 boats and 702 anglers brought in 33 fish, including ten Makos, fourteen Threshers and nine Blue Sharks.

So mark your calendars: the Captain’s Meeting for the 30th Annual Star Island Shark Tournament will be held on Thursday night, June 16th, with tournament fishing Friday, June 17th and Saturday, June 18th. The awards ceremony and dinner will follow fishing on Saturday night, accompanied by live music and dancing under the stars.

There are 12 tournament prizes, including $30,000 for the Heaviest Qualifying Shark of the Tournament; $5,000 each day for the Heaviest Qualifying Shark of the day; $5,000 for the Heaviest Qualifying Mako; $3,500 for the Heaviest Qualifying “Other” category Shark which includes Thresher, Hammerhead, and Tiger Shark; and $2,500 for the Heaviest Qualifying Blue Shark of the tournament. In addition, there are seven Calcuttas ranging from $200 to $20,000 each.

For those anglers who wish to get in on the action but do not own a boat, Star Island Yacht Club is home to Montauk’s finest and most accomplished Charter Captains. These boats can accommodate up to six anglers and can be chartered for ONE or BOTH days of the tournament.

PRIZES
Heaviest Shark Tournament $30,000
Heaviest Shark Day 1 $5,000
Heaviest Shark Day 2 $5,000
Heaviest Mako $5,000
2nd Heaviest Mako $2,500
3rd Heaviest Mako $1,500
Heaviest Blue Shark $2,500
2nd Heaviest Blue $1,500
3rd Heaviest Blue $1,000
Heaviest Other Species $3,500
2nd Place Heaviest Other $1,500
3rd Place Heaviest Other $1,000
Total $60,000

Entry Fee $1,250.00 Per Boat

ENTRY FORM
Rules & Regulations
Past Results

For Reservations Call (631) 668-5052

TOURNAMENT DOCKAGE FEES

Transient rates for this tournament will be $5.50/foot up to 59’ and $6.00/foot for 60’ and up. Utilities are $30 for 30-amp and single-cord 50-amp service and $50 for 2-cord 50-amp service. For transient dockage, please check the appropriate box on the entry blank and mail payment to reserve your slip reservation. Dockage is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Dockage for the tournament is a three-night minimum stay.