Southport hosts King Mackerel Tournament

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) —  The Southport Marina was on display this weekend as anglers from all over came to take part in the King Mackerel fishing tournament.

Fans and spectators lined up Saturday afternoon in Southport for the final day of the U.S. Open King Mackerel fishing tournament.

The two-day event brought in more than 400 boats with anglers all vying to get the biggest catch.

Upon finishing their catch, contestants returned to the docks and weighed their fish.

Despite the rough weather on Friday, the tournament was considered a success.

“It was an amazing tournament and we are so grateful to the people of Southport and the King Mackerel tournament association for putting this on for us. It’s been amazing.” said angler Mariah Brazil of Oak Island.

The reward for the top mackerel was a $25,000 cash prize.