We are happy to announce the 52nd annual Channel Islands Billfish Tournament for 2023. Since 1971 this tournament has been held in the month of September following Labor Day Weekend.

2023 Channel Islands Billfish Tournament

  • Kick-off dinner Friday, September 8th (Awesome Raffle!) @ CIYC
  • Start fishing at 7 AM Saturday, September 9th
  • Stop fishing at 1 PM Wednesday, September 13th
  • Awards dinner Friday, September 15th (Another Awesome Raffle!) @ PCYC

The CIBT is a release-only tournament for marlin, with first, second, and third awards for the most released fish. A new addition for our tournament is a swordfish division that also has first, second and third places. These will be determined by the weight of the swordfish. *

*Swordfish boated by casting to on the surface with rod and reel will be in first place regardless of the weight of the fish.

In keeping with our longtime tournament policy, a team can only win one award.

VERY IMPORTANT! Review the new regulations for the catch of swordfish. Please read ALL of the rules carefully!