The 33rd Annual Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament was held at Island Beach State Park on May 19, 2024 where hundreds of anglers tried to land the largest tournament-eligible legal-sized fish and have their name engraved on the Governor’s Cup. however, it was Jonathan Dziekan of Bayonne who won with a 36 3/4 inch black drum!
For the High School Category, Pascack Hill High School took first place for the first time with a 33 1/2″ bluefish.
The new Military Veteran’s Category had Brad Rodgers of Perkesy, PA win with a 32 3/4″ bluefish.
A big thank you to Tsunami Tackle for donating a SaltX reel and Grumpys Tackle for donating Sandstorm rod for the Governor’s Cup winner’s prize. Also thank you to Celebrity Ford for providing transportation for disabled anglers.
Complete list of tournament winners.
