Rules

4th Annual Indian Riverkeeper Sandspike Shootout

When: March 23rd – 24th, 2024

Where: Jensen Beach. Snook Nook 3595 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Day-of registrations (9 a.m. deadline strictly enforced) and weigh-ins on both Saturday and Sunday will be conducted at this location. The weigh-in on Sunday will determine winning fish for finishing places over the course of two days’ fishing.

Our raffle ticket sales will take place during fishing hours, and final raffle drawing will take place on Sunday promptly after weigh-in. Tickets $5 each

Fishing Hours: Fishing begins at first light on both fishing days. Saturday weigh-in deadline is 4:30 p.m. Sunday weigh-in deadline is 4:30 p.m. An angler weighing in a fish must be in line for weigh-in by these times, no exceptions. Fish caught on Saturday must be weigh in and recorded on Saturday—no “overnighting” of fish in your cooler. Anglers may weigh in one fish of both species on both days for consideration of final prize winnings. Anglers need not be present to win either a fish entry place/prize or a raffle item.

Angler Registration in person can be on a cash basis or credit card payment, but you must register in person at tournament headquarters no later than 9 a.m. on either fishing day.

Fishing Restrictions

This is an “on-foot” surf fishing tournament for pompano and whiting. Fishing the surf from a boat is strictly prohibited. Fishing in the Indian River Lagoon is strictly prohibited.

Anglers are restricted to fishing two (2) rods simultaneously though extra rods are permissible as backups. Both natural baits and synthetic baits are permissible, but may also fish artificial lures (such as jigs) on lighter tackle where applicable in the surf.

All fishing must take place on Atlantic coast beaches. All Florida pompano size restrictions and bag limits must be adhered to. No cut or mutilated pompano or whiting will be accepted, and the judges reserve the right to refuse to weigh any fish appearing to be caught prior to legal tournament hours.

Prizes will be awarded for top four heaviest fish of each pompano and whiting. There are eight major prizes in all. Pompano must measure at least 11 inches fork length as required by FLORIDA law and tournament officials require that whiting must measure a minimum 12 inches overall to be considered. There will be 8 major prizes awarded in all—four heaviest pompano and four heaviest whiting.

All participants are responsible for reading and following all rules and regulations set forth by the Indian Riverkeeper Sand Spike Shootout.

In the event of a weight tie between two angler’s fish, the fish weighed first would be given the place on the leaderboard, and second fish would be listed next in order.

Registered anglers can weigh only one of each species, pompano and whiting, no exceptions, for prize consideration.

All Tournament proceeds benefit Indian Riverkeeper. We greatly appreciate your participation and support of our organization.

Questions please call 786-838-5296 or email  indianriverkeeperfl@gmail.com

Pre-registered anglers do not need need to check in at Snook Nook headquarters before fishing.