Deep Sea Round Up Port Aransas 2024
The oldest fishing tournament on the Texas Coast, the Deep Sea Round Up, has been catching the hearts of fishermen since 1932. Attracting upper-class sport fishermen such as Mayors, Governors, and Presidents and sponsored by the Port Aransas Boatmen Inc.
Tarpon Rodeo
Originally dubbed the Tarpon Rodeo, a 3-day off-shore fishing adventure, started with a shotgun start with the hopeful catch of a winning Tarpon. Each year the winner’s name would be added to a perpetual Trophy. The tournament took place every year except during WWII.
Port Aransas originally named Tarpon, Texas was known for the plentiful Tarpon
You can find Franklin Roosevelts signed Tarpon Scale there and even grab dinner at the name sake restaurant, Roosevelts.
Further Off-Shore
Local Tarpon numbers dwindled with environmental changes and the dawn of boats that could go further pushed sport fisherman to find bigger fish to catch like blue marlin and tuna.
Eligible fish in the Offshore Division are as follows: Barracuda, Blue Marlin, Bonito (Little Tunny), Ling (Cobia), Dolphin (Dorado or Mahi), Jackfish (Jack Crevalle), Kingfish (King Mackerel), Sailfish, Spanish Mackerel, Blacktip/Spinner Shark, Blackfin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Tarpon, White Marlin, and Wahoo.
For more info visit the official Deep Sea Round Up website.
2024 Tournament Schedule of Events
July 11th -14th 2024
Thursday
2:00 p.m……………………………. Registration/Merchandise sales open – Civic Center
2:00-10:00 p.m……Billfish and Tarpon Release Divisions may pick up item of the day for Friday fishing at Civic Center
6:00 p.m……………………………. Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres – Civic Center
6:30 p.m……………………………. Fish Pots Open – Civic Center
8:30 p.m……………………………. Captain’s Meeting Civic Center with Cliff Strain
Friday
6:00 a.m……………………………. Late registration – Fisherman’s Wharf
6:00 a.m……………………………. Bay-Surf/Fly-fishing/Kayak starts
7:00 a.m……………………………. Offshore fishing starts
9:00–9:45 a.m……Piggy Perch Contest ages 5 and under– Pavilion at Roberts Point Park
9:45–10:15 a.m. …Piggy Perch Contest ages 6 to 12– Pavilion at Roberts Point Park
9:45–11:00 a.m……. Piggy Perch Contest weigh in – Pavilion at Roberts Point Park
2:00-10:00 p.m………Billfish and Tarpon Release Divisions may pick up item of the day for Saturday fishing at Civic Center
2:00 p.m……………………………. Cease fishing Bay-Surf/Fly-fishing/Kayak
4:00 p.m……………………………. Cease fishing Offshore Division
4:00 p.m……………………………. Bay-surf/Fly-fishing/Kayak weigh-in deadline
7:00 p.m……………………………. Offshore weigh-in deadline
7:00 p.m……………………………. Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres – Civic Center
Saturday
6:00 a.m……………………………. Bay-Surf/Fly-fishing/Kayak starts
7:00 a.m……………………………. Offshore fishing starts
9:00–9:45 a.m ……Piggy Perch Contest ages 5 and under– Pavilion at Roberts Point
9:45–10:15 a.m.……Piggy Perch Contest ages 6 to 12– Pavilion at Roberts Point
9:45–11:00 a.m……. Piggy Perch Contest weigh in – Pavilion at Roberts Point Park
2:00 p.m……………………………. Cease fishing Bay-Surf/Fly-fishing/Kayak
4:00 p.m……………………………. Cease fishing Offshore Division
4:00 p.m……………………………. Bay-Surf/Fly-fishing/Kayak weigh-in deadline
7:00 p.m……………………………. Offshore weigh-in deadline
7:00 p.m……………………………. Cocktails and Dinner – Civic Center
8:00 p.m. ……………………….…. Silent Auction Closes – Civic Center
Sunday
12:00 p.m………………… Bill & Bo Horn Memorial Fish Fry – Civic Center – Open to public
1:15 p.m…………………… Awards Ceremony and Prize Drawings – Civic Center
Spectators are invited to watch weigh-in Friday and Saturday at the Roberts Point Park docks.
Raffle tickets will be for sale from members of the Port Aransas Junior Boatmen at Civic Center each evening of tournament.
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