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Channel Islands Shootout

By Breakpoint Team

When: Usually July
Host port: Ventura Harbor
Organizer: Ventura Harbor Sportfishing (host); listed on the Western Outdoor News tournaments page
Format: Three-boat event aboard Pacific Eagle, Island Spirit and Californian. Info and sign-up link goes to the WON charters page.

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More tournaments in California

Usually April
Rockfish Rumble at Ventura Harbor Sportfishing
Ventura Harbor · Run by Ventura Harbor Sportfishing (host); listed on the Western Outdoor News tournaments page
Species: Rockfish
Organizer's site for Rockfish Rumble at Ventura Harbor Sportfishing (opens in a new tab)
Usually June
Portside Ventura Harbor Halibut Tournament
Ventura Harbor · Run by Portside Ventura Harbor Marina
Species: California halibut
Organizer's site for Portside Ventura Harbor Halibut Tournament (opens in a new tab)
Usually September
Channel Islands Billfish Tournament
Oxnard · about 5 miles away · Run by Channel Islands Billfish Tournament Committee
Species: MarlinSwordfish
Organizer's site for Channel Islands Billfish Tournament (opens in a new tab)
Usually September
CIYC Billfish Invitational
Avalon · about 80 miles away · Run by CIYC Foundation
Species: MarlinSwordfish
Organizer's site for CIYC Billfish Invitational (opens in a new tab)
Usually May
CCA California STAR Tournament
Statewide · about 85 miles away · Run by Coastal Conservation Association California
Species: SurfperchSpotted bay bassCalico bassBarred sand bassLingcodStriped bass
Organizer's site for CCA California STAR Tournament (opens in a new tab)
Usually August
San Pedro Showdown at LA
LA Harbor · about 105 miles away
Organizer's site for San Pedro Showdown at LA (opens in a new tab)

All California tournaments