To anglers around the Southeast, June is known as “fishing tournament” month, and this year’s series of tournaments will start off with a bang, despite the ongoing oil spill in the Gulf. Splash highlights a few of the best:

 Hargreaves Fishing Tournament: June 17-20 at Grand Lagoon Yacht Club, 10653 Gulf Beach Hwy, Pensacola. Captain’s Meeting on Thursday with fishing on Friday and Saturday. Call 850- 492-4660 for more information.

 Pensacola Junior Anglers Tournament: June 18-20 at the WCI Lost Key Marina in Pensacola. This is the 24th Annual edition of this junior tournament organized by The Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club. Call 850-453-4638 for more information.

 The Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic: June 22-27 at Baytowne Marina in Sandestin. This $300,000 (based on 75 boats) World Billfish Seriessanctioned event is based on 75 boats and gives serious angling teams their shot at winning a huge pay-off. Call 866-505-4458, e-mail info@FishECBC.com or visit www.FishECBC.com for more information.

 Bud Light King Mackerel/ Cobia Tournament: June 26- 27 at Flounder’s Chowder House on Pensacola Beach. This is one of the largest twoday boat events in the Gulf of Mexico with more than 1,000 anglers. Call 850-393-1602 for more information.