The Andrew Harper Traveler brings deep sea fishing enthusiasts the following guide to notable tournaments around the world. On Mondays through June, read recommendations and tips for deep sea fishing in seven destinations from Alaska to Phuket on The Harper Way.

Deep Sea Fishing Tournament Schedule

APRIL

Offshore World Championship (Quepos, Costa Rica)

MAY

Armed Services Combat Fishing Tournament (Seward, AK, USA)

JUNE

Islamorada Dolphin Tournament (Islamorada, FL, USA)

JUNE-SEPTEMBER

Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series (multiple sites in Hawaii)

JULY

Blue Marlin World Cup (worldwide)

AUGUST

Hawaii International Billfish Tournament (Kona, HI, USA)

OCTOBER

Belkin Spectacular Blue Water Billfish Tournament (Ambergris Caye, Belize)

Bisbee’s Black & Blue Marlin Tournament (Los Cabos, Mexico)

NOVEMBER

Phuket International Sport Fishing Championship (Phuket, Thailand)

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