The 2025 Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament concluded on June 21, marking another exciting chapter in this annual offshore fishing event held at Southside Marina. Held from June 19 to June 21, the tournament drew boats of various sizes and skilled anglers to compete for bragging rights and recognition in the “Heaviest Aggregate Tuna” category. After three intense days of fishing within the 85-nautical-mile boundary from Cape Henry Buoy, the final results are in, showcasing impressive catches and standout performances.
Taking the top spot was the Albatross, a 40′ DeMaio Custom, with an aggregate weight of 154.6 lbs. This victory highlights the skill and coordination of the crew, leveraging the boat’s capabilities to secure the heaviest combined tuna haul. Close on its heels, the Attitude Adjustment II, a 31′ Regulator, landed second place with an aggregate of 138.8 lbs, proving that size isn’t everything in this competitive field. Rounding out the podium, the Waterman, a 67′ Scarborough, delivered a strong performance with 138.5 lbs, narrowly missing second place by a mere 0.3 lbs.
In the dolphin category, the Recooper 8, a 56′ Ocean Yacht, caught the largest at 15.6 pounds; Emma Lou, a 36′ Blackwater, caught a 14.9 pound dolphin; and Good to Go, a 44′ Ocean, caught a 14.5 pound dolphin.
Largest Wahoo went to Shade Tree, a 41′ Weaver at 39.7 pounds.
The tournament, which began with a Captain’s Meeting on June 18 at 7:30 PM, allowed teams to fish one of three days—June 19, 20, or 21—between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. All catches were required to be weighed at the Virginia Beach Fishing Center in Rudee Inlet, with scales open from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM each day. The tight competition and strict adherence to IGFA rules, including the single-day fishing limit per boat, added to the event’s intensity.
This year’s results reflect the growing prestige of the Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament, now in its 21th year, as it continues to attract participants from across the East Coast. The event not only tests angling prowess but also fosters a sense of community, with on-site amenities like Micky Fins Bar & Grill and local vendors enhancing the experience. As the fishing world looks ahead, these final standings cement the Albatross crew’s dominance while setting the stage for even fiercer competition in 2026.
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