RHVFC Guardian of the Pearl Fishing Tournament

When

Usually June

Host port

Rock Hall

Organizer

Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company

Species

Striped bass (rockfish), Blue catfish

Format

Mandatory captain's meeting, then two fishing days. Separate rockfish and blue catfish divisions with prizes for the largest fish by weight in each. Teams of up to six anglers. Youth Division.

Fire company fundraiser based at the Rock Hall Bulkhead on the upper Chesapeake Bay, with rockfish and blue catfish divisions. The most recent edition shown on the page is 2025.

Organizer's site

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