22nd Annual OctoberFISH

Fishing, food, music, vendors, raffles, and community fun at Pirates Cove Marina.

October 9-10, 2026

The 22nd Annual OctoberFISH brings anglers, families, businesses, and neighbors together for a full weekend of coastal fun in Sargent, Texas.

Location: Pirates Cove Marina, 27334 FM 457 Hwy, Sargent, TX 77414 (FM 457 at Corkscrew Bridge).

Friday, October 9

  • Fishing begins at 12:01 AM
  • Registration and check-in at daybreak
  • Scales open from noon to 5:00 PM
  • DJ music, vendors, food, and beverages from 2:00 to 7:00 PM

Saturday, October 10

  • Scales open from noon to 5:00 PM; anglers must be in the weigh-in line by 5:00 PM
  • Vendors, food, and beverages from noon until close
  • 50/50 Raffle, Boat Raffle, and Bucket Raffle
  • Awards begin at 5:45 PM
  • Live band begins around 7:00 PM
Poster for the 22nd Annual OctoberFISH on October 9-10, 2026 at Pirates Cove Marina

Angler Registration

Registration is open for Adult Boat, Adult Beach, and Kids divisions.

  • Adults: $65 per angler; choose Boat or Beach
  • Kids: $15 for ages 12 and under
  • Optional side pot: $25

Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, October 8 at 9:00 PM.

In-person registration is available at Bayside Bar & Grill on October 8. You may also email Sa************@***il.com to request a registration form.

Questions: Call or text Jeff DeRosia at 985-258-8233 or Kim Stone at 832-661-5116.

Calling All Vendors

Vendors are invited to showcase their businesses on Saturday, October 10 and be part of one of Sargent’s biggest annual events.

For vendor questions, call or text Wendy Bolander at 832-228-1721.

Tournament Divisions and Awards

Cheer on anglers competing across all three divisions. Awards begin Saturday at 5:45 PM.

Adult Boat

  • Flounder
  • Croaker
  • Redfish under 28 inches
  • Speckled Trout
  • Whiting

Adult Beach

  • Croaker
  • Redfish under 28 inches
  • Speckled Trout
  • Whiting
  • Gar

Kids

  • Hardhead Catfish
  • Gafftopsail Catfish
  • Croaker
  • Redfish under 28 inches
  • Speckled Trout
  • Flounder
  • Gar
2026 OctoberFISH award categories for Adult Boat, Adult Beach, and Kids divisions
2026 OctoberFISH event schedule for October 8-10

Become a Sponsor

Put your name in front of the Sargent community while supporting a beloved annual tradition.

  • Platinum – $1,000: Two tournament entries, event recognition, logo on the banner and website, and a large logo on the event T-shirt.
  • Gold – $500: One tournament entry, event recognition, logo on the banner and website, and a medium logo on the event T-shirt.
  • Silver – $250: Event recognition, name on the banner and T-shirt, and logo on the website.
  • Bronze – $100: Name on the banner and logo on the website.

For sponsorship details, contact Jeff DeRosia at 985-258-8233.

2026 OctoberFISH sponsorship levels and form

Join Us at Pirates Cove Marina

Come fish, eat, listen to music, support local vendors, and celebrate OctoberFISH with the Sargent community.

Register an angler or register as a vendor.