Scrub Island Series Delivers on All Fronts
From big payouts to hot blue marlin action, the 2025 Scrub Island Billfish Series crowned Team Harvey as champion after two action-packed legs
Leg 1: August 24-28, 2026
Leg 2: August 28-September 1, 2026
The Scrub Island Billfish Series is a premier two-tournament series that draws an impressive fleet of boats to fish the iconic North Drop. Anglers can expect world-class blue marlin action in the waters of the British Virgin Islands.
Back ashore, participants enjoy the comfort and luxury of Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina, featuring upscale accommodations, a full-service marina, and top-tier amenities.
Tournament organizers are available to assist with fishing permits and other travel details. Register now to be part of this unforgettable series.
Enjoy a laid-back, island-inspired tournament experience with an easygoing atmosphere and fun for the whole family.
Built around the incredible fishing of the North Drop, the Scrub Island Billfish Series delivers a seamless, world-class experience both on and off the water.
Every year, the Scrub Island Billfish Series never disappoints. Check out past winners and highlights from previous tournaments.
From big payouts to hot blue marlin action, the 2025 Scrub Island Billfish Series crowned Team Harvey as champion after two action-packed legs
Fourteen teams release 53 billfish during the series opener, with LUNÁTICO sweeping the jackpots for a $144,375 payday
Find answers to common questions about the Scrub Island Billfish Series marlin fishing tournament. For more information please visit the event website.
Yes. The tournament staff can assist you in completing all the necessary paperwork and forms for you to be able to legally fish in the waters of the British Virgin Islands
Yes. The tournament staff can assist each team in acquiring the necessary permits and licenses which are required to legally fish in the waters of the BVIs.
Yes, but they are very limited. The tournament organizers can help coordinate with available boats.
This is primarily a blue marlin fishery although there are occasionally white marlin and sailfish also caught.
This is a 100-percent release tournament; all billfish are released. Blue marlin are scored at 500 points per release, and all other species of billfish (white marlin, sailfish, spearfish) are scored at 100 points per release.
All tournament functions are held at Scrub Island Resort and Marina.
Teams can use any combination of lures and live or dead baits they wish to use, although non-offset circle hooks are mandatory with any bait or bait/lure combinations.
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