Tournament Update
9/27/2022

The 44th Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament Board of Directors announced that it will postpone the tournament from this weekend (9/29-10/1) to next weekend October 6th – 8th due to weather concerns.

"The decision to move the tournament was not made lightly but after reviewing all the available information and, out of an abundance of caution, tournament officials felt it was in the best interest of the participants, sponsors, volunteers, and the tournament to make the date change for this year, ” said Tim Tippett, 2022 Chairman of the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament. 

Tippett continued, “We are looking forward to holding a first-class event on October 6th - 8th and invite the general public and the fishing community to join us at Dutchman Creek Park in Southport for the 44th Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament.” 

If you have preregistered and are unable to fish the new dates:

In the event the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament is canceled by its governing board prior to the beginning of competition the angler will have a choice:
  • Apply 100% of the entry & TWT fees to the next year’s tournament
or
  • Receive a refund of 90% of the entry & TWT fees paid.

Please email us by 10am on Friday, September 30th and let us know if you are unable to fish and how you want us to proceed (Raincheck or Refund at 90%)
2022 Updated Tournament Schedule

Tuesday, October 4th
Online registration closes at 11:59pm on Tuesday, October 4th - Online Only.

Thursday, October 6th
10:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. Registration & Packet Pickup -Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road, Southport, NC 28461 (33.55.450N 78.03.633W).

11:00 a.m. - Food - SeaDogs (hot dogs with all the fixins).

4:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. Entertainment - NowCat- (yacht rock, country, blues).
 
7:00p.m. Captains’ Meeting. It is strongly advised that all captains watch or attend this meeting, as any rule changes or clarifications will be announced. Watch online at www.usopenkmtlive.com or attend in person at Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road, Southport.

Friday, October 7th
7:00 a.m - 9:00 a.m. – Check-Out Points open & competition begins. See rules for locations. The Board has eliminated the Little River, SC check out for 2022 to remove any confusion.

9:01 a.m. - (after 9:00a.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(GPS: 33.55.450N 78.03.633W) - Thank you to American Marine Construction, Duke Energy, and Brunswick County Parks & Recreation for their support.


12:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m. - SeaDogs (hot dogs with all the fixins).

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 Southport Yoga Dock -317 W. Bay Street, Southport (33.91.636 N 78.02.238W) and Malcolm Register Park -334 NE 52nd Street, Oak Island (33.55.319 N 78.06.546 W). 
 
5:00 p.m. – Competition ends for the day.

Saturday, October 8th
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Check-Out Points open & competition begins. See rules for locations. The Board has eliminated the Little River, SC check out for 2022 to remove any confusion.

9:01 a.m. - After 9 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 (GPS: 33.55.450 N 78.03.633 W). Thank you to American Marine Construction, Duke Energy, and Brunswick County Parks & Recreation for their support.


11:00 a.m. - 7:00p.m. -Wallace Catering - Burgers ($8), BBQ Sandwich/Slaw($8), Chicken Sandwich with Fries($8), Shrimp or Fish Po Boy with fries($10), Seafood Gumbo($12), Shrimp Dinner($13), Fish Dinner($13), Combo Fish & Shrimp Slaw and Fries ($14).

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.usopenkmtlive.com
 
3:00 p.m. - Check-In point manned –at Southport Yoga Dock -317 W. Bay Street, Southport (33.91.636 N 78.02.238 W) and Malcolm Register Park -334 NE 52nd Street, Oak Island (33.55.319 N 78.06.546 W). 
 
4:00 p.m. – Competition ends for the day. 

4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Entertainment - TBD

6:00p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - The captains from the 1st Place Overall & 1st Place Super High Roller TWT must present themselves at the tournament headquarters to take a polygraph by 6:00p.m. The captain of an additional random team will be contacted by 6:00p.m. and they must present themselves at the tournament headquarters to take a polygraph by 6:30p.m.

7:30 p.m. AWARDS CEREMONY –Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road, Southport or watch virtually at www.usopenkmtlive.com.

Final standings will be posted at www.usopenkmt.com on Monday, October 10th. Prize checks not picked up at the Awards Ceremony will be mailed.