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.
2021 Event Dates: July 12-18
Hosted by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce Â
Tournament Overview
Ludington Offshore Classic Details
The 2020 tournament was held July 13-19, 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 Opportunities
2021 sponsorship information is available. Please contact Chamber of Commerce staff: email kristens@ludington.org or call 231-845-0324.
Event Schedule
Schedule of Events
July 12
6:00 pm      Big Boys Captains’ meeting Â
July 13
Big Boys Tournament Pro/Am
6:00 am       Shotgun start
2:00 pm            Deadline to be inside pier heads
July 14
Big Boys Tournament Pro/Am
6:00 am       Shotgun start
2:00 pm            Deadline to be inside pier heads
4:00 pm       Awards ceremony – on Facebook Live
July 15
Dreamweaver Lures Shoot-Out
6:00 am       Shotgun start for Shoot-Out
2:00 pm            Boats must be inside pier heads
4:00 pm       Awards on Facebook Live
July 16
Youth Classic
6:00 am       Shotgun start for Youth tournament
11 am-1pm    Youth weigh in
Ladies Pro/Am & Big Fish
6:00 am       Shotgun Start for Ladies tournament
2:00 pm            Ladies boats must be inside pier heads
4:00 pm       Awards on Facebook Live
6:00 pm       Offshore Captains’ Meeting – held virtually
July 17
Ludington Offshore Classic Pro/Am & Big Fish
6:00 am      Shotgun start
1:00 pm      Amateur boats weigh in
2:00 pm            Pro boats must inside pier heads
2:00 pm      Pro boats weigh in
July 18
Ludington Offshore Classic Pro/Am & Big Fish
6:00 am      Shotgun start
1:00 pm      Amateur boats weigh in
2:00 pm            Pro boats must inside pier heads
2:00 pm      Pro boats weigh in
4:00 pm      Awards on Facebook Live
For further details and registration, visit www.ludingtontournament.com
Past Results
Congrats to our 2020 Offshore Classic winners: Sportsmen II
Congrats to our 2020 Big Boys winners: Hiatus Charters of Ludington
Offshore Classic Amateur Results
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
