2024 Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament Set for July 14; Largest Kingfish Prize to Be $2,000

Win $2,000 if you catch the largest kingfish! The Northside Sportfishing Club’s 34th Bastille Day Kingfish will take place on Sunday, July 14, at The Hideaway at Hull Bay & The Shack on St. Thomas.

The largest inshore fishing event in the U.S. Virgin Islands offers over $10,000 in cash and prizes. National Geographic has named the Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament one of the world’s “9 Bastille Day bashes that celebrate French Culture!” For those who aren’t fishing, there’s a boatload of fun with live music, food, dancing and more.

Mark your calendar! Registration will start at 7:30 a.m., Friday, July 12, at the Captain’s Meeting at The Hideaway at Hull Bay. Late registration will be on Saturday, July 13, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Hideaway. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, entry fees are low – $45 for adults and $35 for juniors ages 8 to 17. Registered anglers will receive an official Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament t-shirt, hat, goodie bag and more.