South Padre Island to Host 2025 Dargel Boats Owner’s Fishing Tournament

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND– South Padre Island, one of the country’s premier fishing destinations, will once again host the Dargel Boats Owner’s Tournament, June 6-7, 2025. Fishermen from across the country will fan out across the beautiful waters around South Padre Island in search of redfish with the most spots.

“Dargel Boats is a Texas-based company legendary for their shallow water flat boats, so it is only fitting that they hold this tournament in Texas’ most legendary fishing destination,” said Blake Henry, Visit South Padre Island Executive Director. “Once the competitors have finished the tournament, they can relax and enjoy the other things that make South Padre Island a unique destination such as the beautiful weather and vibrant dining and nightlife scene.”

Tournament festivities begin Friday, June 6th at 6:00 pm in the South Padre Island Convention Center with a captain’s meeting, dinner, raffles, and a review of the tournament rules. The competition begins at 6:00 am Saturday, June 7th, with a safety check and send off from Jim’s Pier, 211 W. Swordfish St. Weigh-in concludes at 3:00 PM, after which competitors will head back to the convention center for awards and to see who caught the redfish with the most spots!

Full event details, registration, and raffle information can be found at https://dargelboats.net/2025-dargel-tournament

Information about South Padre Island, including things to do and restaurant and accommodation information, can be found at www.visitsouthpadreisland.com