2023 Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament: July 22-23

(Photo by Patrick Washburn)

“The Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament was a big success last year. We doubled the number of participants and added a fly fishing, shore, and boat division.” said Capt. Chris Willi of Block Island Fish Works, a bait & tackle shop and charter fishing business located on Block Island, Rhode Island.   
 
The tournament will start at 5:30 a.m., Saturday, July 22 and end Sunday, July 23, 12 noon.  There will be an ‘After Party’ at Capt. Nick’s Rock & Roll Bar, Block Island on Sunday, July 23 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a brief Tournament awards ceremony. 

“This is a length only tournament. When registering online participants, download our tournament app on their smartphone.  When they want to make a tournament entry they take a photo of their catch up against the tournament supplied ruler and send their entry into the tournament electronically,” said Capt. Willi.  “So it is not necessary to attend the ‘After Party’ to receive your tournament prize. Winners will be posted online. Limited dockage may be available after the tournament for four to five hours in Old Harbor at the Town Dock. Contact the Dockmaster on Ch12.  Those attending the ‘after party’ will get a chance to win one of twenty-five $100 tackle shop gift cards.”  

Tournament entry fees are $150 per boat for up to four anglers, $35/person for additional anglers; and $35/shore angler.  Capt. Willi said, “Thanks to the Block Island Wind Farm and Ørsted as well as Whalers Brewing Company of Rhode Island, a new supporting sponsor,  we are able to donate 100% of Tournament entry fees to the Block Island Fire Department and Rescue.” 

Tournament highlights include: cash cards/swag/and sponsor prizes totally $10,000; fluke, black sea bass, striped bass and bluefish with boat, shore, fly fishing, youth, team and photo divisions; take a photo with the Block Island Wind Farm shown and you can enter three photo categories each with $200 prize… most scenic, best fish photo and best team photo;  pick up participant bags at one of six locations including Block Island Fish Works, Block Island; Ocean State Tackle, Providence; The Saltwater Edge, Middletown; Snug Harbor Marina, South Kingstown; Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle, North Kingstown; and Watch Hill Outfitters, Westerly. 

Register online at BI Inshore Tourney | bi-fishworks (sandualypointco.com) . For additional information contact Block Island Fish Works at bifishworks@gmail.com or 401.742.3992.