Ludington Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament
The Ludington Offshore Classic is an annual Great Lakes sports fishing tournament, boasting the distinction of being the largest freshwater salmon tournament in the U.S. This popular tournament is hosted in the beautiful coastal town of Ludington, which is considered one of — if not the best — port on the Great Lakes for trout and salmon fishing.
2020 Event Dates:
Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament/
Big Boys Tournament, July 13-19
Hosted by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce
Tournament Overview
Ludington Offshore Classic Details
The 2019 tournament was held July 18th through July 24th, peak time for Lake Michigan fishing. This is the height of our tourist season in Ludington with over 25,000 visitors taking advantage of miles of pristine beaches, the small town atmosphere and local business offerings.
Ludington Offshore Classic consistently attracts over 900 participants. Over $100,000 in cash and prizes have been awarded since 2014.
Sponsorship Information
TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
2020 sponsorship information will be made available early 2020. For immediate assistance, contact the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Event Schedule
2020 Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament
July 13-19, 2020
Schedule of Events
July 13
Big Boys Tournament Pro/Am Registration
5:00 pm Registration opens
6:30 pm Captains’ Meeting
July 14
Big Boys Tournament Pro/Am
6:00 am Shotgun start
2:00 pm Deadline to be inside pier heads
July 15
Big Boys Tournament Pro/Am
6:00 am Shotgun start
2:00 pm Deadline to be inside pier heads
Thursday, July 16
Dreamweaver Lures Shoot-Out
6:00 am Shotgun start for Shoot-Out
2:00 pm Boats must be inside pier heads
Friday, July 17
Youth Classic
6:00 am Shotgun start for Youth tournament
Noon Youth boats must be inside pier heads
Ladies Pro/Am & Big Fish
6:00 am Shotgun Start for Ladies tournament
2:00 pm Ladies boats must be inside pier heads
Saturday, July 18
Ludington Offshore Classic Pro/Am & Big Fish
6:00 am Shotgun start
2:00 pm Deadline to be inside pier heads
Sunday, July 19
Ludington Offshore Classic Pro/Am & Big Fish
6:00 am Shotgun start
2:00 pm Deadline to be inside pier heads
For further details, visit www.ludingtontournament.com
Past Results
2019 Results can be found at educatedangler.com
Congrats to our Offshore Classic winners: Haitus Charters of Ludington
Congrats to our Big Boys winners: Blue Fairways of Ludington
Participants come from over 120 cities in Michigan as well as from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Florida.
For more information or to register for the event visit, www.LudingtonTournament.com.
To inquire about event sponsorship go to: http://www.ludingtontournament.com/contact-us/contact-us
