The richest offshore fishing tournament on the Gulf Coast returns June 21-25, 2023. The Wind Creek Casino and Hotel-Atmore in Sandestin presents the 21st annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic.

It all started when a group of guys from Galati Yachts and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort decided it was time to bring a big-money tournament to the Destin area. With a huge buy-in and high cash prizes for 2022 (84 Boats / $1,987,100 Cash Awards), this year is expected to be another record-breaking year.