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.
2019 Event Dates:
Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament/
Big Boys Tournament, July 18-24
Hosted by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce
Tournament Overview
Ludington Offshore Classic Details
The 2018 tournament was held July 19th through July 25th, 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
2019 sponsorship information will be made available early 2019. For immediate assistance, contact the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Event Schedule
2019 Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament
July 18-24, 2019
Schedule of Events
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Dreamweaver Lures Shoot-Out
6:00 am Shotgun start for Shoot-Out
2:00 pm Boats must be inside pier heads
Friday, July 19, 2019
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 20, 2019
Ludington Offshore Classic Pro/Am & Big Fish
6:00 am Shotgun start
2:00 pm Deadline to be inside pier heads
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Ludington Offshore Classic Pro/Am & Big Fish
6:00 am Shotgun start
2:00 pm Deadline to be inside pier heads
Monday, July 22, 2019
5:00 pm Registration for Big Boys opens
6:15 pm Big Boys Captains Meeting
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Big Boys Tournament Pro/Am
6:00 am Shotgun start
2:00 pm Deadline to be inside pier heads
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Big Boys Tournament Pro/Am
6:00 am Shotgun start
2:00 pm Deadline to be inside pier heads
For further details, visit www.ludingtontournament.com
Past Results
2018 Results:
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http://www.ludington.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Am-Results-2018.jpg
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Congrats to our Big Boy winners:
1st place: $21,700 team Work-n-Bites
2nd place: $6,200 team Hammbone
3rd place: $3,100 team My Tyme
Big Fish: $1,000 team Work-n-Bites.
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
Event Location : Downtown Ludington Waterfront Park, 391 S William St, Ludington, MI 49431
