Rules & Regulations

Check-in will be held at Palm Valley Outdoors; 

377 South Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082.

All competitors must be in line & on land, with their boat number visible

 by 4:00pm to be eligible for fishing awards.

Participants:

This event is open to all men, women and children. 

The registered boat angler must be at least 16 years old.

All participants (captain/crew) are participating at their own risk.

You may fish in a boat or kayak. 

Maximum of 4 anglers per boat.

Entry Fee/Registration:

Registration is $250/boat

You can register online (preferred) 

at www.spotsforacure.com/register

Captains' Meeting:

A mandatory meeting will be held at 6:00pm at 

Palm Valley Outdoors Bar & Grill 

on March 26th, 2026.
All entrants and participants are responsible for knowing and following all tournament rules, as well as all state and federal laws. Tournament rules may be amended at the captains' meeting.

Boating Safety:

Every boat must meet all federal, state, and local safety regulations. All anglers are responsible for ensuring all applicable federal, state and local fishing laws and regulations are adhered to by all members of their crew/boat. Violation of any statute, marine regulation, or directive by a boat or angler may be grounds for disqualification at the sole discretion of the tournament rules committee. Disqualification does not ensure any refund of any kind.

Fishing Methods:

Legal methods for catching fish are rod and reel only.You may use live, dead, or artificial bait.

 All fish must be caught during tournament hours.

This tournament is a catch-and-release event designed to promote conservation and responsible angling. Our shared goal is to protect the redfish population and ensure a sustainable fishery for years to come. Anglers are encouraged to handle fish carefully, minimize time out of the water, 

and make every effort to ensure a healthy release after weigh-in.

Angler Numbers:

Each boat will receive a number at the captains' meeting. 

This number must accompany the fish when presenting at weigh-in.

Weigh-In / Scoring:

Event scoring is determined by the number of spots on both sides of a live, legal-size redfish. Anglers receive 1 point per spot.

All anglers must comply with Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission rules and be within

 the Florida FWC slot of 18"-27" in a natural lay position with a pinched tail.

All natural black spots 11/64" or greater are counted, and a clear, distinct line must be visible between spots. All fish will be received and inspected by the Weigh Master(s).

Only one (1) fish per boat may be submitted to weigh-in. Fish must be whole, non-mutilated, and every possible effort must be made to ensure a live release. If verification of potential mutilation is required, the Weigh Master will confirm. Dead fish will not be accepted.

All fish must be brought in by boat. Once weighed, fish will remain the property 

of the tournament until released.

This is a catch-and-release tournament. Respect for the fish and the environment is 

central to the mission of the Spots for a Cure Tournament.

Tie Breaker:

All ties will be determined by the earliest check-in time.

 In the event a placed winner is disqualified, awards will be given to the next ranked winner.

Protests:

Any protest must be submitted to the Weigh Master in writing within 30 minutes after the 

closing of the weigh-in station on the day of the tournament. Only an angler registered in the tournament may file a protest. Each protest must be accompanied by a $200 deposit.
If the protest is upheld, the deposit will be refunded. If not, the deposit will be forfeited. 

Decisions of the rules committee are final and binding.

Miscellaneous:

The tournament is an open format. Participants may fish any waters in North Florida. 

Fishing will commence at safe light, which will be announced at the captains' meeting.

The use of marine VHF-FM radios is recommended and must comply with FCC and 

USCG regulations. The use of profane or derogatory remarks while using these 

radios may result in disqualification.

By participating and/or registering, you agree to the use of any tournament photos without restriction.

No two boats may come together for any reason unless there is an emergency. 

Once your boat is launched, you may not exit the boat.

The tournament reserves the right to delay, cancel, or reschedule the event if weather 

conditions are unfavorable or for any safety concern.

If the tournament is delayed, canceled, or rescheduled due to causes beyond the control of Palm Valley Outdoors 2nd Annual Spots for a Cure, no portion of the entry fee will be refunded.

 All fees will be donated to Breakthrough T1D.

The tournament rules committee reserves the right to amend rules at any time prior to the start of fishing on tournament day.