TOURNAMENT CANCELLED
Be Advised that – A small craft advisory has been established for our area through Saturday evening. Therefore, our FSFA Offshore Slam Fishing Tournament will be canceled.In lieu of the tournament, we will raffle off $15,000 in prize money to all registered boats on Saturday, June 1, at 6:00 PM (Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar). To be eligible, you must be present to win and registered by 2:00 PM either online at www.offshoreslam.com or in-person tonight at the Captains Party. you will automatically be eligible for the raffle upon purchase.
JUNE 1 2024
About the FSFA Offshore Slam
The annual offshore fishing tournament hosted by the Florida Sport Fishing Association (FSFA) in Cape Canaveral, Florida. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Place prizes are awarded to the 5 largest catches of each of the eligible 4 species. Additional prizes include the Big Fish ($5000) and SLAM ($5000).
2024 Tournament Schedule
- May 31 @ 5:30pm: Captains party at Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar (500 Glen Cheek Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920)
- June 1: Tournament & Awards at Sunrise Marina, Port Canaveral (Weigh-in begins @2:00pm)
Live Entertainment, Raffles, and more!
Even if you’re not fishing, join us on Saturday, June 1st at the weigh-in at Sunrise Marina.
Categories and Payouts
$25,000 in cash prizes will be paid out to winners in the following categories of fishing.
Big Fish
The Big Fish Grand Prize in the amount of $5,000 will be awarded to the angler who weighs the heaviest fish. This is a stand-alone category and the winning fish will be not eligible for Grand Trolling SLAM inclusion, or any other categories. Both ladies and juniors are eligible for Big Fish Grand Prize. Must be eligible General Division tournament species: Dolphin, Wahoo, Kingfish, Grouper (Gray, Red or Black). In the event of a tie the winning fish will be the first fish that was weighed in at the tournament scale. Fish entered in Big Fish do not have to be declared as such. When ‘knocked out’ of this category the fish automatically is placed in the General Division.
Big Fish Sponsored by Bond Yacht Sales and Sunstate Pest Management.
Grand Trolling SLAM
This is a Trolling Slam. Eligible species are Dolphin, Wahoo, and Kingfish. Greatest weight of 3 fish of 3 different species. There is a $5000 payout for the Heaviest Combination Weight of a 3 Species Slam. This is a stand-alone category and the winning fish are not eligible for other categories.
Trolling Slam Sponsored by Blue Marlin and Sunrise Marina.
Bonus Fish
One Entry per boat allowed in either (or both) species. $1000 for heaviest Cobia, $1000 for heaviest Amberjack (AJ), and 3 prizes for Triggerfish – 1st ($500), 2nd ($300), 3rd ($200).
General Entries
1st through 5th – largest of each eligible species. Any angler can enter fish in this general category regardless of gender or age. A fish declared and tagged at the weigh in dock as Ladies or Junior may also be entered in the appropriate (Ladies / Junior) category. Species prizes each are:
- 1st – $1,250
- 2nd – $750
- 3rd – $500
- 4th – $300
- 5th – $200
FSFA Membership Big Fish Award – $1000
Eligible species include Dolphin, Wahoo, Kingfish, Grouper (gray, red or black). This is a stand-alone category, payout for the heaviest fish. This fish is eligible in the Big Fish, Trolling Slam and or the General entries. Angler must be Active/PAID members before May 31,2024.
Second Chance Member Award – $500 and $250
Dolphin, Wahoo, Kingfish, Grouper (gray, red or black)
This is a stand-alone category, payout for the heaviest fish. This FISH Entry will not be part of any other payout. Anglers must be Active/PAID members before May 31,2024.
Ladies
Ladies: Recognition Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place. A fish declared and tagged as a Ladies Fish may be entered in the General Division. The fish is thus eligible to win in both Boats Cash Prize and Ladies Recognition. Eligible Species: Dolphin, Wahoo, Kingfish, Grouper (Gray, Red and Black) and Trigger.
Please note (Cobia and Amberjack) are not eligible. All Ladies are encouraged to weigh their catch!
Juniors
Juniors: Recognition Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place. A fish declared and tagged as a Junior Fish may be entered in the General Division. The Fish is thus eligible to win in both Boats Cash Prize and Junior Recognition. Eligible Species: Dolphin, Wahoo, Kingfish, Grouper (Gray, Red and Black), Trigger.
Please note (Cobia and Amberjack) are not eligible. All Juniors are encouraged to weigh their catch!
Junior category is open to children that has not reached his/her 16th birthday by the day of the tournament.
Dolphin
Wahoo
Kingfish
Grouper
WHERE TO STAY
The official hotel for the 55th Annual FSFA Offshore Fishing Tournament is the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. This is the closest hotel to the ramps and they provide boat/trailer parking, as well as freshwater wash down. Rates also include free breakfast and wifi. To get your discounted rate, make your reservation by clicking the link below:
BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE!
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
9009 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
(321) 784-8500
2024 Tournament Sponsors
Thank you to all of our Sponsors!
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
Are you interested in sponsorship opportunities with Central Florida’s longest running offshore tournament? Partner with the FSFA for our 55th Annual Offshore Slam! Contact Tournament Director, Randy Carter, at rlcarter@nav-team.com.