Pba Local 59/Saltwater Outpost Blue Crab Tournament

Get ready for a family friendly event! The PBA Local 59 is proud to announce they have again partnered with the Saltwater Outpost for the 2026 Crabbing Tournament! This event will begin on Saturday August 8th, 2026 at the Saltwater Outpost (982 Ash Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260). The event will begin at 8:00am and end at 3:00pm.

Teams can be comprised of 1-4 participants. Each participant must register individually.  After registration, individuals can create groups/teams. The cost for registration is $25.00 per person and no more than 4 participants may be added to a team. Two different categories are available for registration (Land or Boat).

Cash prizes available for the largest/longest crab measured point to point caught on land and by boat.

Rules for the event are listed below. 

1. All New Jersey Blue Crabbing Regulations must be followed.
2. Absolutely no commercial pots.
3. Only male crabs may be checked in, no female crabs. 
4. Cash prizes for largest/longest crab (measured point to point) caught by Land and Boat. Each team will check in their largest crab, kids bracket for largest crab and prizes available. 
5. Door prizes available, each team entry included for chance to win. 
6. Early registration to be completed on Run-Sign up Website. In person registration will be available at later date.
7. Day of check-in will begin at 7:00 am on August 8th, 2026. 
8. This is a rain or shine event. There is no rain date.
9. Come hungry and enjoy: Food truck will be at the after party.