BIG ISLAND MARLIN TOURNAMENT

The event that started it all off in 1986.

The BIMT was the very first high stakes, big game tournament in Hawaii to pay a cash purse that was outlined in Black and White and adhered to (really)! It was the first to pay cash for tag and release.

The Base Entry pays the Top Three Largest Marlin!

Optionals pay Most Points and Largest Marlin per Day!

2025 – Schedule of Events

Thursday Aug 21st Registration —

1:00-4:30PM at Office

5PM at HBGFC Clubhouse

Friday Aug 22nd 7AM to 4PM – Fishing

Saturday Aug 23rd 7AM to 4PM – Fishing

Sunday Aug 24th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing

To register, select your preferred method of payment then please download and complete the necessary forms listed below. Mahalo.

To pay with a credit card:

Please click the blue “Buy Now” button below:

Big Island Marlin Tournament - Credit Card

$2,781.00

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To pay with cash or check:

For a downloadable old fashioned paper Entry Form, please click here: 2025 BIMT Cash

ALL Entries (both online and paper) require Team Entry Forms, as well as two Liability Waivers.

To fill out our Team Entry Form, click here: Team Entry Forms.

To fill out our Liability Waivers, click here: Liability Releases.

To view the 2024 Big Island Marlin Tournament Rules, click here: 2024 BIMT Rules

To view the 2025 HMTS General Rules, please click here: 2025 HMTS General Rules

All HMTS Tournaments abide by the International Game Fishing Association’s International Angling Rules – Rules for Fishing in Fresh and Salt Water. A copy of these rules is supplied to each team prior to fishing and is also available HERE.