The Big Bass Brawl is B-ACK!
October 1 until the Last Bass is Caught

The Big Bass Brawl is an annual fall fishing tournament celebrating Nantucket’s rich surfcasting tradition. Anglers of all experience levels are invited to hit the beach and compete for top honors, with the Brawl Champion determined by the combined length of their three largest qualifying striped bass. Awards will also recognize Second and Third Place, and the Biggest Bass of the Brawl.

And the competition doesn’t end there…

In partnership with Nantucket Tackle Center, the Brawl’s Last Bass of the Season competition keeps anglers fishing to the very end, with a special prize awarded to the angler who lands and submits the final qualifying striped bass.

Beyond the competition, the Big Bass Brawl is proud to be part of Nantucket’s fishing community.

In 2026, the Brawl sponsored the BBQ for the August Blues fishing tournament and continues to support local fishing events through volunteering, participation, and community involvement.

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Three Bass. One Champion. The Fall Brawl is Back!

Tournament Rules

Artificial lures only — no live bait!!!
Land-based fishing only. Eligible catches must be made from beach, shore, jetty, or wade-in surf — no boats or kayaks.
Species: Striped Bass only.
Tackle: Fish must be caught on rod and reel.
Scoring: The overall champion will be determined by the total combined length of their three biggest striped bass. In the event of a tie in total length, the angler who first achieved the leading score (based on timestamp of their final qualifying submission) will be declared the winner.
Measurement:
- Use a flexible measuring device (tape or bump board) with numbers clearly visible.
- Fish must be measured flat with the nose aligned to the zero mark.
- We encourage all participants to release their catches after measurement whenever possible to support healthy fisheries.
Photo evidence:
- Each photo must clearly show the fish, measuring device, and a visible beach or shoreline background, otherwise the entry will not be counted.
Submission deadline:
- Entries must be submitted within 6 hours of the catch.
- The original photo file (with its embedded time data) must be uploaded to verify the catch time.
Award categories:
- Brawl Champion: Greatest combined length of up to three qualifying bass.
- Second Place: Second-highest three-bass total.
- Third Place: Third-highest three-bass total.
- Big Fish: Longest single qualifying bass of the Brawl.
- Last Bass: The Last Bass contest will be tracked through the Tournament Leaderboard under a separate column and continue until no eligible fish have been caught by for seven (7) consecutive days.