The Emerald Coast Open (ECO) is the largest lionfish tournament in the world! In 2023, ECO had 144 participants and removed 24,699 lionfish throughout the tournament – 19,560 in 2 days! ECO gave away $55,000 in cash prizes and over $40,000 in gear prizes. We are looking forward to an exciting 2024 tournament! 

PRE-TOURNAMENT

February 1 – May 16, 2024

Participating in the ECO pre-tournament is easy for everyone! Simply go out and hunt lionfish. Drop them off at designated drop off locations and you will receive 2 raffle entries for each fish you turn in. That’s it! Hunt lionfish and win prizes! 

MAIN TOURNAMENT

May 17-18, 2024

Win big money and big prizes! Each team of up to 4 can go out for 2 days and harvest lionfish. Final weigh-in is Sunday, May 19 2024. You don’t have to be a professional, but you do have to sign up and get out on the water! You can’t win if you don’t compete!

May 18 and 19 2024 ECO Lionfish Festival

Lionfish Removal & Awareness Day Festival is back better than ever! Bring the family and learn about lionfish, see lionfish, and even taste lionfish!

May 20, 2024 Final Weigh-In/ECO Awards Ceremony