Fishers gearing up for King Mackerel Tournament

WILMINGTON — Registration began Friday for the Greater Wilmington King Mackerel Tournament.

Organizers started setting up Friday morning. Registration began at noon.

The top prize in this weekend’s tournament is $25,000.

Event organizers say the main reason for the competition is to get families together.

Fishing starts bright and early Saturday morning. Weigh-in is also Saturday at two o’clock at the Dockside Restaurant and Marina off Airlie Road.