Tournament Info

Make your plans for the 2026 Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout Now!
This year's event will span two days, October 2nd - 3rd, 2026, and is sure to be an even bigger success than last year. Details are being finalized and will be announced soon, so please check back and follow us on Facebook. and Instagram.

For a preview of what's to come, see last years event information below!
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Packet Pickup, Onsite Registration, Captains Meeting, and Supporting Events are held at the Berkley Barn on Ocracoke Island. This tournament, organized by residents and friends of Ocracoke, will be an annual event and fundraiser.
Join us at The Berkley Barn, 58 Water Plant Rd, Ocracoke, NC 27960

For Lodging & Boat Slip Reservation Information, Please Scroll Down

2026 CATEGORIES & FEES

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! Entry requires participation in Level 1. Qualify for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes by releasing the most 27"+ Red Drum.

Take on the challenge of Level 3! Entry requires participation in Levels 1 & 2. Qualify for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for the longest Red Drum.

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 50 inches or longer. 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!

Note: In order to qualify, the Red Drum must be properly measured with the 3rd Annual Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout Official Ruler and Token visible.

Tournament keeps 20% of entry fees (all prize pools are 80%).
Level 2: Pays 1st (50%), 2nd (30%) and 3rd (20%) place.
Level 3: Pays 1st (50%), 2nd (30%) and 3rd (20%) place.
Level 4: Winner take all for first fish caught.
See Tournament Rules and Regulations for details.

2026 Tournament Rules and Regulations

LODGING & BOAT SLIPS

‍‍Looking for a place to stay on Ocracoke? You have plenty of great options!
Here are some of our reccomendations:

Anchorage Inn & Marina
For boat slip reservations call 252-928-6661

*NEW THIS YEAR* VIP Packages @ Berkley Suites
(includes lodging + boat slip + one level 1 entry)

The Ocracoke Harbor Inn
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Captain's Landing Waterfront Inn

Pony Island Inn
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‍The Silver Lake Hotel

WWW.VISITOCRACOKENC.COM

‍‍If you have questions about dockage availability, please contact us:‍

P: (252) 256-4298 E: Info@ocracokereddrum.com