Tournament Info

Get started in the Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout Tournament with Level 1! Prizes in this category awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for the longest fish. Lady Angler and Youth Angler (12 and under) 1st place only for longest fish.

Step up the competition by entering Level 2! First, enter Level 1. Qualify for prizes by boating and measuring all 27"+ Red Drum releases with the provided Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout Ruler and 2nd Annual Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout Token visible in photos. All species should be released unharmed.

Take on the challenge of Level 3! Entry requires participation in Levels 1 & 2. The qualifying photo of the longest Red Drum being properly measured with the 2nd Annual Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout Official Ruler and Token visible wins.

Aim for the ultimate prize in Level Four! Enter Levels 1, 2, & 3 first. Submit the first qualifying photo of a Red Drum release measuring 52 inches or longer with the Official Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout Token and Ruler visible to win. If Level 4 prize is not awarded, the prize money will be rolled over into the next tournament for this category, increasing the potential payout!