Zeke's Landing Marina hosts its first Charter Boat Billfish Tournament

R. Ken Cooper • July 27, 2023

Zeke's Landing Marina Launches First Annual Charter Boat Billfish Tournament

Zeke's Landing Marina in Orange Beach

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Zeke's Landing Marina, the home to the Gulf's largest charter fleet, is gearing up for its inaugural Charter Boat Billfish Tournament. The event, which is set to become an annual tradition, is open to all charter boats with Federal or State permits and an HMS Tuna permit.


The tournament is scheduled to kick off on September 5, 2023, at noon from Perdido Pass. Participants are required to return under the Perdido Pass bridge by 7 pm the following day for the fish weigh-in. All weigh-ins will be conducted at Zeke's Landing Marina.


The entry fee for the tournament is set at $1,000 per boat, with prizes for the first and second place in each fish category. This event provides a unique opportunity for fishing enthusiasts to participate in a tournament.


For more information or to book a charter boat for the tournament, interested parties can contact Zeke's Landing Marina at (251) 981-4044 or visit the tournament information page on their website. 


Zeke's is located at 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561.

Zeke's Landing Marina's 1st Annual Charter Boat Billfish Tournament

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