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Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament
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- Where
- Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Β· USA
- Venue / water
- Kailua Pier / Kona Coast, Pacific Ocean
- Typical timing
- Late July to early August
Usually held in Jul, Aug β the next edition's dates have not been announced yet.
Target species
Why it matters
Launched in 1959, two days after Hawaii statehood, Kona's longest-running billfish tournament fishes to IGFA rules for trophies and the Governor's Award rather than cash; the 62nd annual edition ran August 1β9, 2026.
Official website βhttps://hibtfishing.com/entryforms-2025
Dates are provided for planning purposes only β please confirm with the organizer's official website before making travel plans.