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The Morning the Fleet Left Perdido Pass: The 2026 Orange Beach Billfish Classic Through My Lens

2026 Billfish Classic Fishing Tournament Orange Beach Alabama

Thursday morning, May 14, 2026, is one of those Gulf Coast mornings I will never forget.

I arrived at Perdido Pass in Orange Beach, Alabama at 10:00 a.m., camera in hand, hoping to capture a few beautiful tournament boats before the 10:30 a.m. start of the 2026 Orange Beach Billfish Classic. What unfolded in front of me felt almost cinematic.

The water was that luminous turquoise blue that makes you stop mid-thought. Sportfishing yachts eased toward the Gulf of Mexico with outriggers stretched high, tournament flags ready, crews positioned, and rods lined across the transoms like polished silver instruments. A helicopter hovered nearby.…

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Celebrating Community, Conservation, and Coastal Living at the Orange Beach Billfish Classic

By Meredith Amon | Licensed in Alabama and Florida
Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Amon.

Orange Beach Alabama Boating Fishing Billfish Classic

There’s something truly special about living and working in Orange Beach. Beyond the beauty of the Gulf and the charm of our waterfront neighborhoods, it’s the way our coastal lifestyle brings people together—through boating, conservation, and shared traditions. One event that exemplifies this harmony is the Orange Beach Billfish Classic.

It’s more than a tournament—it’s a celebration of what makes Orange Beach feel like home. From the excitement of the weigh-ins to the stories shared at the docks, there’s an…

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The 2025 Orange Beach Billfish Classic: A Legendary Weekend at The Wharf

By Meredith Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida
Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Amon

Wharf Orange Beach Billfish Fishing Tournament


Each May, the Gulf Coast’s elite fishing community converges at The Wharf in Orange Beach for one of the most iconic offshore tournaments in the country—the Orange Beach Billfish Classic. The 2025 edition did not disappoint. With record-caliber catches, seasoned pros, and rising stars battling Gulf waters, this year’s Classic once again showcased the strength, strategy, and Southern hospitality that define Orange Beach sportfishing.

2025 Winners: Champions of the Deep

Blue Marlin Champion
Boat: CE
Weight: 640.2 lbs.
Angler: Scott…

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