Tournament Update:
MAGGIE TAKES 1st in LEVEL I! DIAMOND GIRL WEIGHS A 464.9 LB BLUE MARLIN!
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2023 Tournament Schedule:
Check out all the schedule details!
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Tournament Book
Check out the 2023 Swansboro Rotary Memorial Day Bluewater Tournament Book!
Online Registration
Online Registration is CLOSED
Registration for the 43rd Annual Swansboro Rotary Bluewater Tournament is now closed.
In-Person Registration
Thursday, May 25, 2023 6:30 PM - 8 PM
Jack’s Waterfront Bar in downtown Morehead City
513 Evans St. (at the end of 6th St. on the waterfront)
Captains’ Party & Registration
Thursday, May 25, 2023 6:30 PM
Open Bar & Food
Sponsored by Boro Restaurant & Bar
Jack’s Waterfront Bar in downtown Morehead City
Bluewater Captains’ Meeting
Thursday, May 25, 2023 8 PM
Jack’s Waterfront Bar in downtown Morehead City
Bluewater Fishing Days & Times - UPDATED
Monday ONLY - May 29, 2023
NO FISHING FRIDAY, SATURDAY OR SUNDAY DUE TO WEATHER
Fishing 1 Day •
Lines in the water from 8 AM - 4 PM •
Scales open 5 PM at Big Rock Landing
Awards Ceremony
Monday, May 29 7:30PM
Big Rock Landing in Morehead City
Supporting NCLEAP
$26,250 given to NC LEAP in 2023 from 50/50 Dolphin TWT to support their mission!
2023 Top Earnings
| Prize |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
| $78,625 |
Diamond Girl |
Atlantic Beach, NC |
| $72,300 |
Maggie |
Atlantic Beach, NC |
| $33,250 |
Murmuration |
Morehead City, NC |
| $30,280 |
Blue Bill |
Wrightsville Beach, NC |
| Prize |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
| $78,625 |
Diamond Girl |
Atlantic Beach, NC |
| $72,300 |
Maggie |
Atlantic Beach, NC |
| $33,250 |
Murmuration |
Morehead City, NC |
| $30,280 |
Blue Bill |
Wrightsville Beach, NC |
See all Payout Amounts.
Latest Hookups/Releases
Monday, May 29
| Boat/Team Name |
Hookup Time |
Last Status |
| Wet Hooker |
6:35pm |
Weighed a 30.0lb. Wahoo @ 6:35pm |
| Lady Dianne |
6:10pm |
Weighed a 18.7lb. Dolphin @ 6:10pm |
| Murmuration |
6:04pm |
Weighed a 48.8lb. Dolphin @ 6:04pm |
| Murmuration |
6:00pm |
Weighed a 10.8lb. Dolphin @ 6:00pm |
| Baby J |
4:50pm |
Weighed a 39lb. Yellowfin Tuna @ 4:50pm |
| Boat/Team Name |
Hookup Time |
Last Status |
| Wet Hooker |
6:35pm |
Weighed a 30.0lb. Wahoo @ 6:35pm |
| Lady Dianne |
6:10pm |
Weighed a 18.7lb. Dolphin @ 6:10pm |
| Murmuration |
6:04pm |
Weighed a 48.8lb. Dolphin @ 6:04pm |
| Murmuration |
6:00pm |
Weighed a 10.8lb. Dolphin @ 6:00pm |
| Baby J |
4:50pm |
Weighed a 39lb. Yellowfin Tuna @ 4:50pm |
Check out all the day’s Hookups and Releases. Follow the updates as they happen!
2023 Unofficial Leader Board:
Level I - Bluewater:
| Rank |
Points/Weight |
Capt./Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
TWTs |
| Billfish |
| 1 |
1200 pts | Bryant | Maggie | Atlantic Beach, NC | A B C D F |
| 2 |
1200 pts | High / King | Blue Bill | Wrightsville Beach, NC | A B C D E |
| 3 |
975 pts | Roberts / Britt | Weldor's Ark | Morehead City, NC | A B C D E |
| Wahoo |
| 1 |
30.00 lbs | Venable | Wet Hooker | Morehead City, NC | A B C E F |
| Yellowfin Tuna |
| 1 |
39.00 lbs | Killion | Baby J | Morehead, NC | A B C D E |
| Dolphin |
| 1 |
48.80 lbs | Starling / Starling | Murmuration | Morehead City, NC | B E |
| Rank |
Points/Weight |
Capt./Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
TWTs |
Lady Angler:
| Rank |
Weight/Points |
Species/Release |
Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
| 1 |
600 pts | (2 BM) | Ashley Harrell | Accordingly IV | Swansboro, NC |
| 1 |
39.00 lbs | (Tuna) | Natalia Frost | Baby J | Morehead, NC |
| Rank |
Weight/Points |
Species/Release |
Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
| 1 |
600 pts | (2 BM) | Ashley Harrell | Accordingly IV | Swansboro, NC |
| 1 |
39.00 lbs | (Tuna) | Natalia Frost | Baby J | Morehead, NC |
Junior Angler:
| Rank |
Weight/Points |
Species/Release |
Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
| 1 |
300 pts | (1 BM) | Jackson F Rogers | Game Plan | Sanford, NC |
| Rank |
Weight/Points |
Species/Release |
Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
| 1 |
300 pts | (1 BM) | Jackson F Rogers | Game Plan | Sanford, NC |
Level II - Most Billfish Points:
| Rank |
Points |
Capt./Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
TWTs |
| 1 |
1200 pts | Bryant | Maggie | Atlantic Beach, NC | A B C D F |
| 2 |
1200 pts | High / King | Blue Bill | Wrightsville Beach, NC | A B C D E |
| 3 |
975 pts | Roberts / Britt | Weldor's Ark | Morehead City, NC | A B C D E |
| Rank |
Points |
Capt./Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
TWTs |
| 1 |
1200 pts | Bryant | Maggie | Atlantic Beach, NC | A B C D F |
| 2 |
1200 pts | High / King | Blue Bill | Wrightsville Beach, NC | A B C D E |
| 3 |
975 pts | Roberts / Britt | Weldor's Ark | Morehead City, NC | A B C D E |
Level III - Largest Blue Marlin Over 400 lbs./110″:
| Rank |
Weight |
Capt./Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
TWTs |
| 1 |
464.90 lbs | Ruffin | Diamond Girl | Atlantic Beach, NC | A B C D |
| Rank |
Weight |
Capt./Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
TWTs |
| 1 |
464.90 lbs | Ruffin | Diamond Girl | Atlantic Beach, NC | A B C D |
Level IV - Most Release Points:
| Rank |
Points |
Capt./Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
TWTs |
| 1 |
1200 pts | Bryant | Maggie | Atlantic Beach, NC | A B C D F |
| 2 |
1200 pts | High / King | Blue Bill | Wrightsville Beach, NC | A B C D E |
| 3 |
975 pts | Roberts / Britt | Weldor's Ark | Morehead City, NC | A B C D E |
| Rank |
Points |
Capt./Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
TWTs |
| 1 |
1200 pts | Bryant | Maggie | Atlantic Beach, NC | A B C D F |
| 2 |
1200 pts | High / King | Blue Bill | Wrightsville Beach, NC | A B C D E |
| 3 |
975 pts | Roberts / Britt | Weldor's Ark | Morehead City, NC | A B C D E |
Level V - Winner Take All First Blue Marlin Over 500 lbs.:
| Rank |
Weight |
Capt./Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
TWTs |
| No Winner |
| Rank |
Weight |
Capt./Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
TWTs |
| No Winner |
Level VI - NCLEAP 50/50 Dolphin Winner Take All:
| Rank |
Weight |
Capt./Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
TWTs |
| 1 |
48.80 lbs | Starling | Murmuration | Morehead City, NC | B E |
| Rank |
Weight |
Capt./Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
TWTs |
| 1 |
48.80 lbs | Starling | Murmuration | Morehead City, NC | B E |
Level VII - Billfish NON-SONAR Release:
| Rank |
Points |
Capt./Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
TWTs |
| 1 |
1200 pts | Randy Bryant | Maggie | Atlantic Beach, NC | A B C D F |
| 2 |
675 pts | Hawkins / Brafford | Marsh Madness | Morehead City, NC | A B D E F |
| 3 |
375 pts | Jones | Game Plan | Sanford, NC | B D E F |
| Rank |
Points |
Capt./Angler |
Boat/Team Name |
City, State |
TWTs |
| 1 |
1200 pts | Randy Bryant | Maggie | Atlantic Beach, NC | A B C D F |
| 2 |
675 pts | Hawkins / Brafford | Marsh Madness | Morehead City, NC | A B D E F |
| 3 |
375 pts | Jones | Game Plan | Sanford, NC | B D E F |
- TWT(s):
- A = II - Most Billfish Points,
- B = III - Largest Blue Marlin > 400 lbs.,
- C = IV - Most Release Points,
- D = V - WTA First Blue Marlin > 500 lbs.,
- E = VI - 50/50 Dolphin WTA,
- F = VII - Billfish NON-SONAR Release
View all Leader Boards
