The Big Rock Lady Angler Tournament
June 7 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Big Rock Keli Wagner Lady Angler (KWLA) Tournament is one of the world’s premier ladies-only sportfishing events. Scheduled for June 7, 2025, in Morehead City, North Carolina, this prestigious one-day billfish release tournament attracts hundreds of women anglers from across the globe. Log in or sign up to view+8thebigrock.com+8www.visitnc.com+8thebigrock.com+1thebigrock.com+1
🐟 Tournament Overview
The KWLA Tournament is renowned for its competitive spirit and substantial prize purse. In 2023, the event featured 266 boats and offered a prize pool exceeding $396,000. Anglers compete in various categories, including billfish releases and gamefish catches, with prizes awarded to the top performers in each division. Notably, the Level II WTA Dolphin category in 2024 had a prize of $112,625. thebigrock.comthebigrock.com
💖 A Tribute to Keli Wagner
The tournament honors the memory of Keli Wagner, the late wife of Big Rock board member Casey Wagner, who passed away from cancer in 2008. Keli was a passionate angler and a dedicated advocate for cancer care. Her commitment to the tournament’s success led to proceeds being donated to local cancer clinics. In 2023, the KWLA Tournament contributed $25,000 to enhance patient comfort and care. visitbeaufortnc.com+1thebigrock.com+1visitbeaufortnc.com+6thebigrock.com+6Instagram+6
🎉 Event Schedule for 2025
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Friday, June 6: Kickoff event at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, featuring a best-dressed contest, food, drinks, and live music.
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Saturday, June 7: Tournament fishing from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, followed by live weigh-in coverage starting at 2:00 PM at Big Rock Landing. thebigrock.com+1Crystal Coast+1
🌟 Join the Action
The KWLA Tournament is part of the Big Rock Triple Crown series, which also includes the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament and the Big Rock Kids Billfish Tournament. Boats participating in any of these events are eligible to compete for the Triple Crown Championship, with additional prizes for top performers. Log in or sign up to view+10thebigrock.com+10thebigrock.com+10
Whether you’re an experienced angler or a newcomer to the sport, the KWLA Tournament offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a world-class fishing competition while supporting a noble cause. For more information and to register, visit the official tournament website.