Lanns Wins Carrot Bay Fishing Tournament
Marlon Lanns claimed the $3,500 top prize at the Carrot Bay Fisherman’s Tournament after his team aboard Sea Hawk tallied the largest overall catch at 297.75 pounds. Sea Hawk also landed the tournament’s biggest fish — a 14.30-pound kingfish — which earned additional $200 awards, while two other boats finished second and third.
Marlon Lanns emerged as the top angler at this year’s Carrot Bay Fisherman’s Tournament, taking home the $3,500 grand prize after recording the tournament’s highest combined catch of 297.75 pounds alongside his fellow angler aboard Sea Hawk. Sea Hawk also produced the competition’s largest individual fish, a 14.30-pound kingfish that earned a $200 prize.
Lanns received an additional $200 award for the Special Fish category for the same 14.30-pound kingfish. Smith Robin, fishing on Robin II, placed second overall and collected $2,500, while Patrick Stout on Flounder finished third and received $1,000. Several other $200 awards were presented; among them Alison Fahie of Flounder was named Woman Angler after recording a combined catch of 46.50 pounds with Sterling Stout.
Sterling Stout, 18, was also recognised as the tournament’s Youngest Angler. Organisers officially registered three participants for this year’s tournament, which formed part of the annual Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta. The event is a longstanding feature of the fiesta and aims to celebrate the Virgin Islands’ fishing heritage while promoting responsible fishing practices, community participation and appreciation for the Territory’s waters and maritime culture.
Local fishing tournaments such as Carrot Bay’s offer both sport and cultural significance to BVI residents. They provide a platform for fishermen of different generations to showcase skills, strengthen community bonds and pass on knowledge about sustainable practices and respect for marine resources.
For smaller communities like Carrot Bay, the tournament also contributes to the wider festivities, drawing families and visitors to shore-side events and related cultural activities. Organisers and participants thanked the community for its continued support and encouraged more anglers to register in future years to build competition and broaden participation.
The results and awards were reported by Virgin Islands News Online, which covered the tournament as part of its Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta reporting. As the BVI continues to promote its maritime culture, events like the Carrot Bay Fisherman’s Tournament remain important local traditions that combine sport, heritage and community spirit.
Primary source: VINO