Beat the Fleet Tournament

About the Tournament

Beat the Fleet (formerly Rock the Dock, 2021–2024) is Long Beach Island’s largest and most inclusive summer flounder tournament. Now in its 5th year, this event brings together anglers of all backgrounds — whether you're chasing trophies offshore or simply enjoying a day on the water with family and friends.

This tournament is designed for everyone:

• Hardcore anglers

• Weekend warriors

• Kayak fishermen

• Shore-based locals

• Party boat regulars

With multiple divisions, entry levels, and prize categories, there’s a real opportunity for everyone to land on the leaderboard. New for this year, we’re removing the shotgun start to allow more flexibility in departure and increase participation. We’re also implementing a mandatory polygraph for winning teams to maintain fairness and tournament integrity.

Tournament Boundaries

Anglers may depart from any location but must fish within the following area:

• No more than 25 nautical miles north and east of Barnegat Inlet

• No more than 25 nautical miles south and east of Little Egg Inlet

Weigh-Ins & Awards

• Weigh-In Location: The Boat Yard, Manahawkin

• Check-In Options: By boat or vehicle

• Awards Ceremony: Immediately following weigh-ins

• Payout Policy: Prizes exceeding a set value may be delayed pending completion of mandatory polygraph

Food and drinks are available on-site throughout the event.

Entry Options & Fees

Boat Entry – $225

• Private vessels only (limit 6 people, including captain and crew)

• Includes eligibility for standard prize pool

Mary M Party Boat Entry – $200

• For single anglers aboard the Mary M out of Barnegat Light

• Includes boat fare, gratuity, tournament entry

Miss Beach Haven Party Boat Entry – $50

• For single anglers aboard the Miss Beach Haven out of Beach Haven

• Includes tournament entry only, you must purchase your ticket on the boat separately you will receive a promo code for a discount on your daily fare.

Land-Based / Kayak Entry – $50

• For single anglers fishing from shore or launching from LBI

• Includes tournament entry and Land-Based/Kayak Calcutta eligibility

Registration Fee: Registration Fees are reflected in the total cost at checkout.

• $15 per boat / $10 per single angler

• Covers website, credit card, and administrative processing costs

Main Tournament Payouts

Heaviest Single Fluke (1st–5th Place)

• Payouts based on total entry pool:

  • $200 from each boat entry

  • $40 from each land-based/kayak entry

  • $20 from each party boat entry

Payout Breakdown:
1st Place – 40%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 15%
4th Place – 10%
5th Place – Sponsor prize package (min. $250 value)

Note: Anglers may only qualify for one placement in the Heaviest Single Fish category.

Tournament Calcutta

Combined Entry Calcutta – $300 per Boat / $60 per Single Entrant

• 10% retained by NJ Fishing Club, No additional processing fees are included.

• Payouts (Entrants may win in multiple categories except for multiple places in Combined Fluke):

  • Heaviest Single Fluke – 1st: 25%

  • Heaviest Single Fluke – 2nd: 15%

  • Heaviest Combined 3-Fluke Weight – 1st: 25%

  • Heaviest Combined 3-Fluke Weight – 2nd: 15%

  • Heaviest Sea Robin – 20%

Bonus Prizes & Special Categories

Guaranteed Bonus Prize

• $1,000 cash prize drawn at random for any angler (boat or single entry) weighing in a legal fluke

• This Annual Bonus Prize is Sponsored by Fisherman’s Headquarters, Jingles Bait and Tackle, NJ Fishing Club, and The Boat Yard Manahawkin

Special Awards (Prize Packages Provided)

• Land-Based / Kayak Division – Heaviest Fluke

• Female Angler Division – Heaviest Fluke (1st & 2nd Place)

• Junior Angler (12 & Under) – Heaviest Fluke (1st & 2nd Place)

• Junior Angler (13–17) – Heaviest Fluke (1st & 2nd Place)