Tom E. Nichols Tournament
Welcome to the 11th annual Tom E. Nichols Tournament!
Join us each Mini Season as we celebrate Tom's life and legacy with an annual lobster tournament dedicated to the sport, the community and the memories that bring us together.
2026 Mini Season & Tournament Dates:
Wednesday 7/29 and Thursday 7/30!
Tom E. Nichols 2026 Tournament Info
Tournament Dates:
Wed July 29 - Thurs July 30th
Join us for an exciting 2-day Lobster Tournament during Mini Season where divers compete to catch the biggest lobster!
Bring your best catch and see who earns bragging rights at this years Tom E. Nichols Tournament!
Weigh-In & Calcutta
Wed July 29 - Thurs July 30th
The moment of truth! Bring your biggest lobster to the official weigh-in and join us for a post dive beverage!
Feeling confident?
Enter the Calcuttta for $20/person: Hightest combined weight (top 3) takes the bank!
Hosted at the Nichols House!
By Land: ADDRESS
By Boat: Second canal past the No Name Bridge from Bogey Chanel
Awards Banquet
Thursday July 30th at 8pm
Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Tom E. Nichols and crown this year's Biggest Lobster Champion!
Don't miss the chance to cheer on the winners and wrap up an unforgettable Mini Season.
Hosted at the Scanlon House:
117 Newfound Harbor
Big Pine Key
Thursday 7/30 at 8pm!
Raffle & Online Auction
Raffle:
Take a chance on incredible raffle prizes while supporting the tournament! Purchase tickets at the weigh-in and the awards banquet!
Online Auction:
Bid on exclusive items, unique experiences and generous donations from our sponsors in our online auction! Closes Thursday 7/30 at 8pm.
