Disclaimer: We are promoting this event on behalf of a local chamber member. This event is not managed or sponsored by the Destin Chamber.
The Emerald Coast Open (ECO) is the largest lionfish tournament in the world! In 2023, ECO had 144 participants and removed 24,699 lionfish throughout the tournament – 19,560 in 2 days! ECO gave away $55,000 in cash prizes and over $40,000 in gear prizes. We are looking forward to an exciting 2024 tournament!
Pre- Tournament
Start racking up those raffle entries! Between Feb 1 – May 18, registered participants can turn in lionfish at designated drop off spots for 2 for 1 raffle entries. For every lionfish you turn in, you get 2 raffle entries for over $10,000 in prizes given away at the main tournament.
Pre-Tournament Kickoff Party - Feb 02, 2024
The Island Resort – 1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Don’t miss out on the Pre-Tournament kickoff party. Free food, including lionfish, giveaways, live music, and a lot of “sizing up the competition”. Learn what’s in store for the 2024 Emerald Coast Open. Party starts at 6pm and goes to around 9pm
Date and Time
Thursday Feb 1, 2024 Thursday May 16, 2024
February 1st - May 16th
Fees/Admission
