Annual Red Drum Fishing Tournament at Seawolf Park

Oct 15th to Nov 30th

Annual Red Drum Fishing Tournament at Seawolf Park

The annual Red Drum Tournament is back at Seawolf Park from October 14th at 12:01 a.m. to November 30th at 12:00 p.m.

During this competition, we are searching for the HEAVIEST LEGAL RED DRUM in the Gulf! If you are highly competitive and love to fish, this tournament is calling your name!

Put this event on your radar and get ready to reel in all the Red Drum you can.

Entry Fee - $25

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Tournament Rules:

1. You MUST have paid entry before fishing Red Drum Tournament.

2. All Drum entered in the tournament must be caught during Seawolf Park open hours.

3. All Drum entered must be fresh and edible at the time of measurement.

4. Only persons wearing a current, daily Seawolf Park fishing wristband, indicating they have paid the daily fee, are eligible to enter fish on that day.

5. All fish entered must be caught by rod and reel at Seawolf Park.

6. Deadline for the winning entry to be weighed is 12 p.m., Nov. 30, 2024.

7. Employees of the Galveston Park Board are not eligible to enter the tournament.

8. Winners are eligible to win one prize only.

9. Decisions by the judges are final.

10. The "two pole limit" will be enforced, utilizing bands attached by staff.

11. In case of a tie, earliest fish weighed wins.

12. Only participants officially entered in the tournament are allowed to reel in fish - no helpers.

13. All fish entered into the contest must be photographed by park staff.

14. Fish in excess of 20-28" (slot size) must have tag or be properly respirated prior to release.

For information call: (409) 797-5114