Makos Junior Anglers Association

06/10/2026

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – A new fishing tournament for high-school and middle-school-age kids will debut this summer with the Gulf of America Inshore Invitational. Teens in grades 9 through 12 are eligible for one division, and seventh- and eighth-graders for a second.

06/05/2026

Junior Inshore Tourney June 20 at The Wharf

The Gulf Coast’s next generation of competitive anglers will take center stage this summer as Gulf of America Fishing hosts the inaugural 2026 Gulf of America Junior Inshore Invitational on June 20 at The Wharf in Orange Beach.

Presented by the Gulf of America Junior Angler Saltwater Championship Series, the event is designed to introduce a professionally operated, conservation-focused saltwater tournament experience for junior anglers while creating an exciting atmosphere for families, spectators, and the local fishing community.

The tournament will feature a live fish, live weigh-in format and will consist of two-man teams accompanied by an adult captain. Anglers will compete in both High School (9th-12th grade) and Junior Angler (7th-8th grade) divisions targeting redfish and speckled trout.

For more info or to register, visit https://app.fishingchaos.com/tournament/5yYlNpM91pP0krd4mkoB or call 251-213-7454.

04/24/2026

03/21/2026

03/21/2026

Day 2 LIVE at The Wharf Boat Show! 🎣🇺🇸

The Gulf of America Junior Angler Saltwater Championship Series is on site this weekend connecting with anglers, families, and the Gulf Coast community.

This series is being built to give young anglers a true competitive path across the Gulf Coast—culminating in a championship experience like no other.

📍 The Wharf – Orange Beach
🗓 Saturday: 10–6
🗓 Sunday: 10–4

If you’re at the show, come find us and say hello!

03/20/2026

We’re LIVE at The Wharf Boat Show! 🎣🇺🇸

The Gulf of America Junior Angler Saltwater Championship Series is on site this weekend connecting with anglers, families, and the Gulf Coast community.

This series is being built to give young anglers a true competitive path across the Gulf Coast—culminating in a championship experience like no other.

Working alongside organizations like the Makos Junior Anglers Association (MJAA), we’re creating opportunities for anglers of all levels to get involved and grow in the sport.

📍 The Wharf – Orange Beach
🗓 Friday: 10–6
🗓 Saturday: 10–6
🗓 Sunday: 10–4

If you’re at the show, come find us and say hello!

03/10/2026

We are excited to be part of The Wharf Boat & Yacht Show!

Our focus is fishing combined with; youth development, conservation, and sharing the vision behind the Makos Junior Anglers Association and the Gulf of America Saltwater Championship Series.