Registration NOW Open – Details Below
Tournament: Friday, September 25 – Sunday, October 4
Registration for the 3rd Annual Port Royal Sound Inshore Slam Fishing Tournament is OPEN!
For 10 days starting September 25, 2026, we invite anglers of all skill levels to compete to win $10,000 in cash and prizes! Anglers will record all fish caught using the MyCatch mobile app.
Entering our 3rd year, we’re committed to the Inshore Slam being an annual premier tournament in the Port Royal Sound watershed, encouraging the enjoyment and conservation of this vital natural resource. The Inshore Slam is a 10-day, catch-photo-record fishing tournament. Fish species are photo-recorded by each participant using the MyCatch app, and this invaluable catch data is shared with SC DNR researchers to help better understand and protect our fishery (don’t worry, fishing locations are not shared!). All anglers are encouraged to participate — over $10,000 in cash and prizes are up for grabs!
Our first two Inshore Slam tournaments attracted more than 340 anglers, documented over 3000 fish, and generated over $58,000 to support education, research, and conservation in the watershed. Those funds have helped advance important initiatives, including our watershed-wide water quality monitoring program, which now includes 35 monitoring sites and more than 75 trained volunteer citizen scientists working to protect the health of our local waterways.
How to Register
Step 1: Create an Account on Angler’s Atlas
Tournament logistics are handled by Angler’s Atlas. If you haven’t already, create a free account to register for this tournament.
EACH ANGLER MUST HAVE THEIR OWN ACCOUNT.
Step 2: Register & Pay to Enter Tournament
Once you have created an Angler’s Atlas account, look for the 2026 Port Royal Sound Inshore Slam – South Carolina under EVENTS to register, pay, and review official rules.
Early Bird (by 8/10): $100/adult; $40/youth (≤15 years)
Regular Registration: $130/adult; $50/youth
Step 3: Download the MyCatch Mobile App & Login
All catch submissions and leaderboards are managed through the free Angler’s Atlas mobile app, MyCatch, available on iOS and Android. Create your MyCatch account using the same email address and password you used to create your Angler’s Atlas account. EACH ANGLER MUST HAVE THEIR OWN ACCOUNT.
Step 4: Start Fishing & Recording Your Catch
The tournament begins Friday, September 25th at 6am. The goal is to photo-record EVERY fish caught, regardless of species or size. Be sure to review the rules for measuring and recording fish carefully to ensure your catches count. Location data is protected – promise!
Dates to Note
Early Bird Registration Deadline: August 10
Captain’s Meeting @ PRSF: Thursday, September 24 –
5:30-7:30pm
Tournament Opens: September 25 @ 6am EDT
Tournament Closes: October 4 @ 6pm EDT
Awards Dinner @ PRSF: Tuesday, October 6
Rules
It’s important that all anglers review the rules of this tournament carefully. To avoid confusion, the official rules of this tournament are ONLY posted through Angler’s Atlas and on the MyCatch App. Be sure to get those accounts set up EARLY to review the rules before the tournament kicks off!
2026 Presenting Sponsor: Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply
The mission of the Port Royal Sound Foundation is to conserve the Port Royal Sound for the environmental, cultural, and economic well-being of the area. The Foundation is committed to the Inshore Slam becoming a premier tournament in the Port Royal Sound watershed and encouraging the enjoyment and conservation of this premier natural resource.
Thank you to all of our sponsors and anglers for supporting the Port Royal Sound Foundation!
Slam Species
REDFISH
FLOUNDER
SHEEPSHEAD
REGISTER NOW!
Register by August 10th to receive a 2026 Inshore Slam Angler’s 5-gallon bucket AND 2026 Inshore Slam moisture-wicking hooded long-sleeve shirt (see example)
Casting for Conservation
This event is hosted by the Port Royal Sound Foundation, an organization committed to conserving the Port Royal Sound. The inshore slam combines the fun of tournament fishing with conserving the Sound’s fisheries.
- RECORD ALL FISH CAUGHT…FOR RESEARCH! Record EVERY fish you catch (except for sharks and rays) – any species – so researchers can get a better understanding of fish populations in the Port Royal Sound. Don’t worry, location data is protected.
- PRACTICE GOOD FISH HANDLING. We encourage ethical and respectful handling of fish.
- CATCH & RELEASE IS ENCOURAGED but not required.
Prizes**
SLAM* (no Redfish 32″ or longer)
Longest Single Day SLAM(all 3 species caught on any single day): $2000
SLAM 1st Place: $1000
SLAM 2nd Place: $500
SLAM 3rd Place: $250
Youth SLAM 1st Place: $500
Youth SLAM 2nd Place: $250
Youth SLAM 3rd Place: $100
SLAM Species Longest* (no Redfish 32″ or longer)
Longest Total Length of all SLAM Species: $500
YOUTH Longest Total Length of all SLAM Species: $250
Longest Total Length of all Redfish Caught: $250
Longest Total Length of all Flounder Caught: $250
Longest Total Length of all Sheepshead Caught: $250
All Species – Greatest Number (no Redfish 32″ or longer)
Greatest Number of Species Caught: Turtlebox Speaker
YOUTH Greatest Number of Species Caught: $250
Greatest Number of Total Fish Caught: $500
YOUTH Greatest Number of Total Fish Caught: $250
All Species – Longest* (no Redfish 32″ or longer & no sharks or rays)
Overall Longest Fish: Turtlebox Speaker
Random (no Redfish 32″ or longer)
Greatest number of disconnected spots on left side of Redfish (angler must count & report number of spots in the comments field on the app or to Port Royal Sound Foundation): Sponsor Merchandise
Most hours logged (recorded by the MyCatch app): Sponsor Merchandise
Most unique species (judge’s choice): Sponsor Merchandise
Raffle Prize: one raffle ticket/fish logged: Sponsor Merchandise
Daily Prizes: Random prize category announced by 5pm the day before on the MyCatch app
$200 awarded each day of the tournament
Photo/Video Submissions (Judge’s Choice): (no Redfish 32″ or longer)
Best Hero Photo: $250
YOUTH Best Hero Photo: $250
Best Release Video: $250
YOUTH Best Release Video: $250
Caught on the FLY – catches must be logged ‘caught on the fly’: (no Redfish 32″ or longer, no sharks or rays)
Largest Redfish caught on the fly: Turtlebox Speaker
Largest fish caught on the fly (must submit measurement): Sponsor Merchandise
Most unique fish caught on the fly (judge’s choice): Sponsor Merchandise
*SLAM = the total length of angler’s longest recorded redfish + trout + sheepshead. For the purpose of collecting accurate data, we ask that you submit pictures of ALL fish caught and measurements of all SLAM species.
**Cash prize amounts are based on a full field of 250 anglers. If the tournament doesn’t fill, the payout percentages for each paid prize position will remain the same and will be adjusted accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
An inshore slam is a fishing challenge where anglers attempt to catch three inshore species, in this case, RED DRUM (OR REDFISH), SOUTHERN FLOUNDER, and SHEEPSHEAD within the defined timeframe.
Angler’s Atlas, the Port Royal Sound Foundation, and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources are partnering on this inshore slam because it provides an opportunity to gather a lot of data about the fish living in coastal SC and the Port Royal Sound during the fall months. By recording all catches using the MyCatch app, we are gathering a body of data about species diversity and density that is hard to gather otherwise. Angler’s Atlas has been working with fisheries scientists and researchers across North America since 2000 to make data available to help understand and protect fisheries.
“Secret Fishing Spots Stay Secret” — is Angler’s Atlas primary commitment to anglers who report their catches through MyCatch. So, what does this mean in practice?
- Angler’s Atlas does not release MyCatch GPS data to the public. It is treated as confidential and is provided to fisheries researchers under strict conditions.
- Every research team we work with must sign a data-sharing agreement that sets the terms of use for the data.
- Data is anonymized before it is provided to the researcher.
- Researchers agree not to share the data with anyone else.
- Researchers cannot use the data for any purpose other than the research specified in the agreement.
- Exact location data cannot be published as part of scientific research. Instead, it must be generalized to a larger region so the location cannot be reverse-engineered.
- Angler’s Atlas may release data to a law enforcement agency if compelled to do so under court order.
These data privacy rules are designed to protect our anglers’ private data, conserve the fisheries, and make sure we maintain a trusting relationship with our anglers into the future. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to reach out to Angler’s Atlas President directly by email (sean@anglersatlas.com).
This tournament is being held in the Port Royal Sound area of South Carolina. Refer to the map below for boundaries. Eligible fish must be caught in open navigational waters and estuaries. Inshore fish are not permitted to be caught from impoundments, salt ponds with dams or dykes, neighborhood lakes or areas with man-made restrictions to boat traffic.
Rivers and creeks listed below are WITHIN the boundaries unless mentioned otherwise:
- Northern boundary: Dawson’s Landing in the Coosawhatchie River across to the northern end of Bray’s Island, Huspah Creek to the creek fork at the southern end of Bull Point
- Western boundary: Includes Knowles Branches, Coles Creek, Euhaw Creek, Hazards Creek, Okatie River, and May River
- Southwest boundary: Western end of Daufuskie Island; the saltwater section of the New River
- Southeastern boundary: Up to one mile off the shores of Hilton Head, Bay Point, Pritchards, Fripp, Hunting, and Harbor Islands
- Northeastern boundary: Includes Whale Branch and the Coosaw River up to Parrot Creek, including Morgan Island, along St.Helena Island, and just outside of Harbor River. St.Helena Sound is NOT within the tournament boundary
No. Eligible fish must be caught in open navigational waters and estuaries. Inshore fish are not permitted to be caught from impoundments, salt ponds with dams or dykes, neighborhood lakes or areas with man-made restrictions to boat traffic.
ALL individual anglers must have their own account in both Angler’s Atlas and in the MyCatch app. If the youth is using someone’s mobile device to record catches, they must log in to the app using their own account information. You can switch accounts using the ‘Manage Accounts’ feature in the app.
It is recommended that anglers 15 and younger fish with an adult.
We highly encourage conservation and the proper handling of all fish caught. To ensure the best chances of survival for all released fish, all participants are to handle fish safely.
- Whenever feasible, keep the fish in the water while handling.
- If a swallowed hook cannot be easily removed, cut the line as close to the hook as possible.
- Have the camera ready before landing the fish to minimize air exposure.
- Hold large fish horizontally and support its body to avoid damage to the internal organs.
- Do not hold or support the fish by its gills, gill covers, or eyes.
- Use wet hands when handling a fish. Handle the fish quickly and as little as possible.
- When releasing a fish, never throw it into the water. Set it in the water and let it swim away under its own power.
For more information about proper fish handling, visit SCDNR’s guide at https://www.dnr.sc.gov/marine/tagfi sh/pdf/catchandreleasebrochure.pdf.
Yes, eligible anglers 16 years and older must have in their possession a valid South Carolina Saltwater fishing license, or otherwise be exempt from needing one. You can purchase a saltwater fishing license through SCDNR HERE.
Yes!
We recommend reaching out to our sponsors for guiding services:
- Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply
- The Boathouse Tackle & Gear
- Bay Street Outfitters
- Green Heron Adventures
- Southern Drawl Outfitters
- Outside Brands
Still have questions about how to register for the Port Royal Sound Inshore Slam? You can call the office at Port Royal Sound Foundation at 843/ 645-7774 and ask for Chris or Jody. Or email Jody at jhayward@portroyalsoundfoundation.org.