Spring 2026 Pompano Showdown
It’s almost time for the spring tournaments! Join us for the Upper Limit (April 1–30) and the Panhandle Salt Pompano Showdown (April 10–12)—two of the Gulf Coast’s best surf fishing events.
Tournament Overview
Registration for the Showdown opens February 15, 2026.
Fishing Dates: April 10–12, 2026
Weigh-In Venue: Panhandle Salt, 13595 Perdido Key Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507
Weigh-In Time: Sunday, April 12 at 3 PM
Supporting: TBD
Divisions & Prizes
Adult Division
1st Place – Cash + Prize Bucket
2nd Place – Cash + Prize Bucket
3rd Place – Cash + Prize Bucket
4th Place – Prize Bucket
5th Place – Prize Bucket
Kids Division (15 & under)
1st Place – Cash + Prize Bucket
2nd Place – Prize Bucket
3rd Place – Prize Bucket
Registration Fees
Adults $45
Kids (15 & under) $15
Rules Summary
One-Fish Weigh-In format
Anglers must record a continuous video showing their fish, angler number, and surroundings.
No boats, kayaks, or bayside fishing.
Tournament range: Fort Morgan, AL → St. George Island, FL
Fish must remain fresh (not frozen or bled).
Kids Division does not require video submissions or angler number.
Angler Numbers:
Posted April 9 at 9:30 PM on Facebook and PanhandleSalt.com.
Showdown Anglers – Read This One:
The Upper Limit Tournament will be running straight through the Spring Panhandle Salt Pompano Showdown.
For Locals: If you are local, you can fish both tournaments and weigh the same fish for both. Weigh fish for two leaderboards.
For Out-of-Town Anglers: If you are traveling in to fish the Showdown, this is your chance to jump into The Upper Limit as well. Even though The Upper Limit runs the entire month of April, you’d still have a real shot at placing during your stay. You never know what kind of numbers you can put on the board in a few solid days on the sand.
Weigh-In Details: At the Showdown weigh-in, we’ll also be weighing fish for The Upper Limit. The scales won’t stop. One stop at the table counts for both tournaments.
Payout Structure for the Spring Upper Limit Tournamenrt: This spring, The Upper Limit will pay out 4 winners:
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Heaviest overall fish submitted
If you place and you’re from out of town, we’ll ship your prizes to you—no problem. Two tournaments. One month. One set of fish could place you in both. Don’t miss out.
become a sponsor
Be part of the tradition. Support your community. Grow with us.
Support local anglers, grow your brand, and be part of one of the Gulf Coast’s biggest surf fishing traditions. This spring marks the 10th Panhandle Salt Pompano Showdown, and we’re inviting local businesses, brands, and community partners to join us as sponsors.
As a Showdown sponsor, your contribution helps fund cash prizes, expand community participation, and strengthen the Gulf Coast fishing community. Sponsors receive on-site exposure at the weigh-in, stage mentions, social media promotion, and direct engagement with anglers and families.
Whether you choose to attend the weigh-in or send prizes to represent your brand, every sponsor is featured across both tournaments — the month-long Upper Limit and the 3-day Pompano Showdown — giving your business maximum visibility.
Write your angler number on your hand.
Write your angler number on your hand.
Write your angler number on your hand.
Do not draw faces on your hand.
Write your angler number on your hand.
Write your angler number on your hand.