Kingfish Tournament | Intracoastal Waterway
July 10 - July 18
The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament is held each year in July at Jim King Park & Boat Ramp on the IntraCoastal Waterway.
The 46th Annual Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament returns July 10-18, 2026.
The annual event is a long-standing tradition for residents of the Jacksonville area. More than 300 boats fish the weeklong event for thousands of dollars in prizes.
It is one of the largest kingfish tournaments in the Southeast and also includes a Junior Angler Tournament. The Tournament attracts both professional and amateur anglers and those looking for a fun, family way to spend a week. Favorite attractions include:
- Food festival
- Live entertainment
- Exhibitors
- Boat display
- Boatique