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Sneads Ferry King Mackerel Tournament

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When: Usually August
Host port: Sneads Ferry
Organizer: Rotary Club of Sneads Ferry
Species: King mackerel
Format: Captain's Choice, sanctioned by the Southeastern Kingfish Association (SKA); captain's meeting and dinner; weigh-in at Sneads Ferry Marina; official fishing hours 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A Captain's Choice king mackerel tournament run by the Rotary Club of Sneads Ferry, with proceeds going to scholarships and community causes. The 2026 event was its 35th annual.

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