The 2023 IGFA SoCal Open

September 29 – October 1, 2023

This exclusive two-day tournament will take place during prime season in the famed waters off Southern California, the birthplace of big game sportfishing!

We are excited to announce a new format to this tournament in 2023, which will now include the five most prominent offshore game fish in Southern California: bluefin tuna, swordfish, striped marlin, dorado, and yellowtail. The tournament is open to the public and will include three tournament weigh stations: San Diego, Newport Beach, and Catalina, making this truly accessible to anglers throughout Southern California.

Please join us for this exciting new tournament, and to celebrate both the historic fishery of Southern California. We will see you there!

Tournament Registration

The early bird entry fee for the IGFA SoCal Open is $300 per angler, when you register before August 1, 2023. The entry fee after August 1, 2023, is $350 per angler. 

Your registration fee covers your tournament angler bag, as well as food and beverages at the awards ceremony on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Anglers/Teams are responsible for chartering or providing their own boats for the tournament.

Please click the icon below to register online. For any questions on registration, please contact IGFA at 954-927-2628 or email [email protected].

Schedule of Events

We strongly encourage all anglers, their guests, and crew members to attend the awards ceremony out of respect for the winning anglers and teams, as well as all competitors.

Individual tickets to the awards ceremony are available for purchase at a fee of $75.  

Tuesday, Septembers 26, 2023
Virtual Captain’s & Rules Meeting

6 PM- 7 PM

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Tournament Bag Pick Up

Dana Landing – San Diego, CA

Balboa Angling Club – Newport Beach, CA

(Tournament bag pick up available only during regular business hours.)

Thursday, September 28, 2023
Tournament Bag Pick Up

Dana Landing – San Diego, CA

Balboa Angling Club – Newport Beach, CA

(Tournament bag pick up available only during regular business hours.)

Friday, September 29, 2023
First Day of Fishing

Lines In
6 AM

Lines Out
5 PM

Weigh Stations Close
7 PM

Saturday, September 30, 2023
Second & Final Day of Fishing

Lines In
6 AM

Lines Out
5 PM

Weigh Stations Close
10 PM

Sunday, October 1, 2023
Awards Ceremony

12 PM – 4 PM

Location TBD