The Texas Offshore Showdown (T-O-S) is a season-long event that caters to the Texas Gulf Coast fishermen and women. There is a $500 Registration Fee to enter the Tournament that includes 1st Place Trophies for the heaviest fish in each category (or most release points for billfish) along with a cash prize. There are thirteen (13) fish categories and four (4) Optional Side Pot levels ($250, $500, $750, $1,000) in each category with a 60/30/10 payout (1st, 2nd, 3rd place). RULE CHANGE- Any fish caught/used for another tournament in Texas will count in the t-o-s as long as you are a registered, paid entrant. You can register for the Tournament at any time during the year, as well as, enter Optional Side Pots at any time during the year. GRAND PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED TO THE OVERALL WINNER.  This year, grand prize includes a 60 gallon fuel bladder.  Overall winner is determined by the top fish in the most categories.  It the case of a tie, it will be awarded to most overall points.  REGISTER @: tos.catchstat.com

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• Fishing Dates January 1 - October 25, 2024

• Awards Lunch - October/November 2024 - Durado's Dive Club. TBA

• Weighed fish must be caught within the Recreational Fishing Season Only

• All State and Federal Regulations must be followed

• ANY Certified Scale works to confirm each catch

• You must submit catch forms via email within 48 hours of weighing the fish

• Weighed Fish Forms and photo/video are to be emailed directly to bluewaterathletes@gmail.com 

  • Please do not leave the completed Weighed Fish Form with the weigh station and/or marina

• Thirteen (13) Optional Side Pot categories for 2024 as follows:

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1. Amberjack 

2. Barracuda

3. Barrel

4. Billfish Release (10 pts blue, 3 pts white, 3 pts Spear, 2 pts sail)

5. Dolphin

6. Grouper (any species)

7. Kingfish

8. Ling / Cobia

9. Snapper (any species)

10. Swordfish 

11. Tilefish

12. Tuna (any species)

13. Wahoo

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• You can enter the Tournament at any time during the season

• You can enter  Optional Side Pots at any time during the season

• ​Updates will be communicated online via CatchStat

• Boat owners assume all liability for any person(s) onboard involved in the tournament.

• All tournament winnings are subject to any/all state/federal taxes.

• EACH WEIGH FORM MUST CONTAIN A PHOTO OF FISH&SCALE.  EACH BILLFISH MUST CONTAIN PHOTO/VIDEO OF LEADERED FISH And/or boatside. ALONG WITH FISH SWIMMING AWAY (SPECIES MUST BE VISIBLE)