North Light Marina hosts June 7 red snapper tournament

NICEVILLE — The third annual 2014 North Light Red Snapper Challenge gives anglers the chance to enjoy fishing for red snapper while competing for cash payouts and prizes.

Fishing begins after check-in at Destin Pass at 8 a.m. on June 7. Scales will open that afternoon from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., with awards and payouts immediately following at 7 p.m.

Entry costs $159 per team up to five anglers, with additional anglers only $35 each. Teams can compete in several red snapper categories as well as optional lady, youth and king mackerel divisions.

Teams can reserve a spot online and pay all entry and optional fees during registration at the captains meeting at 6 p.m. June 6 at North Light Yacht Club, 113 N. John Sims Parkway, Niceville. Captain and/or boat owner must be present.

For more information and to register, visit the North Light Challenge website or contact tournament director Joe Zwierchowski, 850-516-0709; or tournament coordinator Kelly Stage, 850-678-2836.

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: North Light Marina hosts June 7 red snapper tournament