Northside Sportfishing Club

18/06/2026

The 2026 Scholarship Application is now available to students of French descent pursuing higher education at an accredited college, university, trade or technical school. To request an application, please send an email to [email protected]. Kindly note that the application deadline is July 3rd.

20/05/2026

LESS THAN TWO MONTHS TO GO!
2026 BASTILLE DAY KINGFISH TOURNAMENT SET FOR JULY 12

Catch the largest kingfish and reel in a $2,000 top prize at the 35th annual Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament, set for Sunday, July 12, 2026, at The Shack at The Hideaway in Hull Bay, St. Thomas. Offering over $13,000 in prizes, the Northside Sportfishing Club (NSC)-hosted tournament is the U.S. Virgin Islands’ biggest inshore fishing event of its kind and has earned international recognition, with National Geographic naming it one of the world’s ‘9 Bastille Day bashes that celebrate French culture.’

Mark your calendars now! Registration will take place on Friday, July 10, starting at 7:30 p.m., along with the Captain’s Meeting. Late registration takes place on July 11, from Noon to 4 p.m. All registered anglers receive an official Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament shirt, hat, and goodie bag. Fishing starts at 5:30 a.m. on July 12, with weigh-in at Noon. Festivities throughout the afternoon include food, drink, a great line-up of bands, and children’s activities. The Awards Ceremony starts at 7 p.m. on July 12.

First organized by the Club in 1988, the last tournament held in 2024 attracted 177 anglers, including 37 junior anglers, on 40 boats. Gilbert Laban of St. Thomas reeled in the largest kingfish, a 26.9-pounder, from aboard the Double Header 6. More prize categories include Best Boat, Best Captain, Best Angler, Best Junior Angler, and other fish species such as bonito and mackerel.

As well as being a day of fishing and fun for the whole family, the NSC’s Annual Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament has donated nearly $250,000 to community organizations.

The Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament is sponsored by Offshore Marine, the YAMAHA distributor in the Virgin Islands; Masters Insurance & Guardian Insurance; Budget Marine, the Caribbean’s Leading Chandlery; Caribbean Gifts N Things/Caribbean Sol; Frank’s Electric; Amalie Car Rental; and The Shack at the Hideaway and The Hideaway at Hull Bay.

For more information, Email: [email protected]. Or check us out on Facebook and Instagram @ Northside Sportfishing Club.

Photo: Chelsea Aubain, 2024 Best Female Angler with a 23.8-pound Kingfish. Courtesy NSSFC.

Offshore Marine Inc.
Budget Marine
Caribbean Gifts and Things
Franks Electric And Utility LLC
The Shack, Hull Bay
The Hideaway Hull Bay

11/05/2026

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29/04/2026

Calling recreational fishers. Time is running out to take advantage of this FREE opportunity and to help shape the local fishery.

The Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) is hosting a workshop from June 2-4 at the Westin Resort St. Thomas. This event offers commercial and recreational fishers an opportunity to network and engage with scientists, managers, and fellow fishers.

The program is free to attend, but participants must apply and if selected participate in the full session. Please note that they are specifically seeking recreational fishers at this time, as commercial spots are nearly full.

If you are interested, please apply using the following link: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSf3bCCO.../viewform

Check out this short video. There are some familiar faces.😀📸🐟https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSfFGlLVglU

18/04/2026

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Hull Bay Beach Cleanup lost and found. Eye glasses, goggles, shoes, towels and clothing were left at the beach for pickup.

08/04/2026

Northside Sportfishing Club Hosts Hull Bay Beach Clean-Up on Saturday, April 18th

In recognition of Earth Day, observed worldwide on April 22nd, the Northside Sportfishing Club will host a beach clean-up at Hull Bay Beach on Saturday, April 18th, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Community members are encouraged to help clean the beach and parking lot. Please bring your own rakes if you have; gloves, water, and trash bags will be provided.

To ensure this shared community space remains accessible and clean for everyone, we also ask that all personal property be removed from the beach. Specifically, boat owners are asked to move any unregistered dinghies and boats. Trailers and registered boats that have been parked long-term should also be removed.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in keeping the beach clean and ensuring the parking area remains accessible for vehicle parking, boat launching, and short-term trailer storage for boaters or campers.

The 35th Annual Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament is set to take place on Sunday, July 12th, at The Shack at The Hideaway, in Hull Bay, St. Thomas.

For more information on the clean-up efforts or the upcoming Tournament, call (340) 998-0854 or email [email protected]. Check us out on Instagram @ Northside Sportfishing Club.

27/03/2026

MREP Caribbean Workshop FREE Opportunity

​The Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) is hosting a workshop from June 2-4 at the Westin Resort St. Thomas. This event offers commercial and recreational fishers an opportunity to network and engage with scientists, managers, and fellow fishers.

The program is free to attend, but participants must apply and if selected participate in the full session. Please note that they are specifically seeking recreational fishers at this time, as commercial spots are nearly full.

If you are interested, please apply using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3bCCO_1dubsOehWHGMH-GFkFw8vBaRYgPhK2cbXP1UyaHwQ/viewform

Check out this short video. There are some familiar faces.😀📸🐟https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSfFGlLVglU

Fishermen from the U.S. Virgin Islands share how the Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) opened their eyes to federal fisheries management and gave them...

12/03/2026

Thank you to the governments of the USVI and St. Barths, Odile de Lyrot, and everyone involved in strengthening this relationship. The Club was honored to participate in such a special day.

The Twinning Agreement and the newly created V.I.-St. Barts Friendship Day, which will be inaugurally celebrated on July 9, represent wonderful steps toward honoring our past, our culture, and our future.

ST. THOMAS — The French community of St. Thomas marked a new milestone in its shared history with St. Barthelemy (St. Bart), during a recent visit from the island’s president.

23/02/2026

2026 BASTILLE DAY KINGFISH TOURNAMENT SET FOR JULY 12

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Mark your calendars now! The Northside Sportfishing Club (NSC) is pleased to announce that the 2026 Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament – the largest inshore small boat tournament in the U.S. Virgin Islands – will take place on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at The Shack at The Hideaway, in Hull Bay, St. Thomas.

“We’re proud to host this much-loved tournament again and continue a true family tradition,” says Catherine Bryan, one of the tournament co-directors. “Over the years, we’ve seen grandparents, parents, and children all take part, which is incredibly special. Everyone is invited! Anglers who’ve fished with us for decades and first-timers, residents and visitors alike, are welcome to fish or enjoy the festivities at The Shack at The Hideaway. There will be live music, food, and drink, and activities for the kids.”

First organized by the Club in 1988, the last tournament held in 2024 attracted 177 anglers, including 37 junior anglers, on 40 boats. Gilbert Laban of St. Thomas reeled in the largest kingfish, a 26.9-pounder, from aboard the Double Header 6. More prize categories include Best Boat, Best Captain, Best Angler, Best Junior Angler, and other fish species such as bonito and mackerel.

As well as being a day of fishing and fun for the whole family, the NSC’s Annual Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament has donated over $230,000 to community organizations such as the Joseph Sibilly Elementary School, Nana Baby Children’s Home, and St. Thomas Rescue, since the event’s inception.

The Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament has also received global accolades. In 2019, National Geographic magazine named the Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament as one of the world’s ‘9 Bastille Day bashes that celebrate French Culture!’ In 2012, online travel advisor Hotwire.com named St. Thomas one of the Top 10 destinations in the world to celebrate Bastille Day thanks to the tournament.

For more information, call (340) 998-0854 or Email: [email protected]. Or, check us out on Facebook and Instagram @ Northside Sportfishing Club.

Photo: Gilbert Laban with his 26.9-pound Largest Kingfish in 2024. Credit Sarah Cooper.

13/02/2026