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North Carolina Gears up for Hatteras Village Offshore Open

If youre looking for world-class blue marlin fishing along the East Coast, you need to be in Hatteras, North Carolina May 12 16, 2020 for the Hatteras Village Offshore, an InTheBite Captain of the Year sanctioned event. Hatteras Village offers a laidback atmosphere for the opening tournament in the North Carolina Governor Cup Series, where year after year quality blue marlin are brought to the dock. In addition to the great fishing, fun evening activities are scheduled giving you an opportunity to hang out with your fellow competitors and friends and to enjoy all that Hatteras has to offer. Hatteras has been known as the Blue Marlin Capital of the World for years. The Hatteras Village Offshore Open exemplifies this designation. May is peak blue marlin time in Hatteras, and the catch per boat effort is higher than any other tournament in the U.S.

sea toy blue marlin at scale

2018 – Sea Toy (690.4-pounds)

Since its inaugural year in 1995, there have been six blue marlin over 600 pounds that won the biggest blue marlin category, with an 861-pound giant in 1998. Over the last five years, the biggest blue marlin have ranged in size from 531-pounds to 690-pounds. Last year, four blue marlin were brought to the dock with the largest a 656-pounder. The Hatteras Village Offshore Open has a three out of four-day fishing format and offers seven different levels in which to win money. Levels include heaviest blue marlin, daily release points and game fish (tuna, dolphin and wahoo), with the overall winner scoring the most release points.
blue marlin on scale

2019 – Piracy (655.9-pounds)

There is a safe and well-marked channel from the docks to the fishing waters, easily accommodating larger boats. There are four marinas – Oden Dock, Hatteras Harbor Marina, Village Marina and Teach Lair to handle any size boat, or pull up to the Hatteras Marlin Club. The Hatteras Village Offshore Open could not happen without the support of our sponsors, some of them have been with us since the very first tournament. We give special thanks to our Grand Slam Sponsor, the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, and Blue Marlin Sponsor, Atlantic Packaging. Other sponsors include Western Branch, Spencer Yachts, Gregory Poole, Bayliss Boatworks, Bonze Lures, Bray House Moving, Flying Fish and Jernigan Oil.
boats running offshore

Heading Out

Proceeds from the tournament support the Hatteras Village Civic Association in their mission to continue providing scholarships to college-bound village residents as well as supporting charitable causes within the community. Come and experience the world-class fishing and local hospitality in Hatteras Village all while supporting a great cause.
getting ready to weigh a blue marlin

Sea Toy Removing Chair

For more information visit hvoo.org or [email protected]