Tappahannock Rotary’s 2026 Rappahannock River Big Fish Tournament will be held on June 27, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Fishing will take place on the Rappahannock River and its tributaries between the Port Royal and White Stone Bridges, with anglers launching from wherever they choose. The event features Adult and Youth divisions, with prizes awarded for the heaviest fish in each category, including Croaker, Catfish, Snakehead, and Spot. All proceeds support local charitable causes.
Registration is $175 per boat/registrant if completed online before June 1, 2026, and includes one free T-shirt per entry. After June 1, registration increases to $200 per boat/registrant and does not include a free shirt. Additional T-shirts may be ordered for $20. Early registration is encouraged to save $25 and guarantee a complimentary event shirt.
The official event headquarters on tournament day will be the Moose Lodge at the Dock Street boat ramp in Tappahannock, which will also serve as the primary weigh-in location. A secondary weigh-in site will be available at Garrett’s Marina from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, with all final weigh-ins due by 4:30 PM at Dock Street. Participants may pick up registrations and T-shirts on June 26 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Roberto Italian Restaurant, 1250 S. Church Lane, Tappahannock.
The tournament will be supported by the Moose Lodge adjacent to the Dock Street ramp, where free hamburgers and hot dogs will be served at 4:30 PM following the weigh-in. For full details, rules, and to register online, visit www.rotarybigfish.com.
