Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City
"Quest for the Ring" Championship Fishing Week

July 12-18, 2026 (Competition Days: July 13-17, 2026)

Newly Inducted Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach, Coach Jimmy Johnson, is making his way up north for Summer 2026 to extend his world class fishing tournament from South Florida to Atlantic City, NJ for the 5th annual event, with weigh stations available in both ATLANTIC CITY, NJ at Farley State Marina at the Golden Nugget & OCEAN CITY, MD at Sunset Marina. Annually, Jimmy Johnson's "Quest for the Ring" Championship Fishing Week, Florida (JJFISHWEEKFL) is hosted in March at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino's Guitar Hotel with fishing happening across South Florida featuring renowned parties, a guaranteed $1 Million purse, and entry into Coach Johnson's famed Ring of Honor, where an annual coveted championship ring is at stake. Coach Johnson has teamed up with the Atlantic City Sports Commission to add on to the series and bring this high stakes and overly entertaining competitive sportfishing experience to Atlantic City, July 12-18th, 2026, hosted at the Frank S. Farley State Marina at the Golden Nugget.

STAY TUNED for 2026 UPDATES! As Coach Johnson always says, "COME & GET IT!” Jimmy Johnson's Atlantic City ‘Quest for the Ring' Championship Fishing Week (JJFISHWEEKAC) will celebrate the magic of Atlantic City as a destination tournament and will feature extreme competition and celebratory parties each night of the week for the teams and their guests and families. When making your plans for next summer, think about all the fun guests at JJFISHWEEKAC will have, PLUS added fun during the week as we expand to two weigh stations for teams going out of Ocean City, MD.

In Atlantic City, the week will include a kick-off party at the Golden Nugget Ballroom on Sunday, a secondary registration day on Monday for those who can’t make it Sunday, a choice of pick 3 out of 5 days of leave it out on the waters tournament competition, Daily Dockside Parties at the JJFishweekAC Hospitality Suite inside the Golden Nugget Ballroom, where teams can enjoy a taste of Atlantic City restaurants, drinks, and music, an ultimate gifting experience, where a wagon will be provided to help you roll out all the goods, and a closing party hosted at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino that is NOT to be missed!

2026 will continue as: 2 WEIGH STATIONS will once again be available at ATLANTIC CITY & SUNSET MARINA in OCEAN CITY, MD.

All events will take place in Atlantic City, but teams will be able to fish from Norfolk to Hudson and weigh in in Atlantic City or Ocean City, MD. UPDATED based on popular request: Teams will be able to fish and weigh in at EITHER weigh station! All events will continue to take place in Atlantic City, NJ, with some added daily hospitality for in Ocean City, MD, but for convenience teams will be able to weigh in at either weigh station.

Boundaries: The boundary is set at 145NM from the head pin at Atlantic City, NJ. All boats must fish within this limit, even boats fishing out of Ocean City, MD.

A boat may exit the boundaries when fighting a fish. Turn on your GPS tracking if you are fighting a fish and are close to leaving the boundaries. You must video your GPS showing your coordinates and the angler fighting the fish. We need indisputable proof that you hooked the fish inside the boundaries. You may not go back to fishing until you are back inside the boundaries.

Jimmy Johnson's Atlantic City ‘Quest for the Ring' Championship Fishing Week is brought to you in partnership with Visit Atlantic City and the Atlantic City Sports Commission, hosted by Contender Boats, powered by Yamaha Outboards, and additionally supported by Sunset Marina in Ocean City, MD.

For more information, visit JJFISHWEEK.CATCHSTAT.COM (https://jjfishweek.catchstat.com/) or call TOD ROY at 305-710-2803 or Tournament Director, Bric Peeples, at 305-282-1006.

Follow online for the most up to date information on Facebook or Instagram, @jjfishweekac

Tournament Scoring

JJFISHWEEKAC is scored by a point system. All team and individual prize categories will be awarded based on the individual or team's overall point standings and the championship rings will be awarded based on the team who wins the most amount of money. In the event of a tie, winners will be determined by the team or individual will be based on time.

Final Updated Rules will be provided at tournament kick off.

Tournament Entry

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Registration Day 1 & Kick Off Party

Taking place at the Golden Nugget Grand Ballroom, Atlantic City, NJ

4:00PM - 9:00PM	ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Kick Off Party hosted by Nutrl, Tanger Outlets, and Goodr! At Golden Nugget Grand Ballroom hosted by Nutrl! All Team Members Invited. Dinner, Drinks, & Fun to kick off JJFISHWEEKAC! NOTE: A packet pick up will be available in Ocean City, MD for limited teams registered to Sunset Marina with live stream to the Captains Meeting. Atlantic City Hospitality Options: 8:00PM — Cigar & Whiskey Tasting on the Pool Deck hosted by Tennessee Avenue & Glenfiddich Tanger Outlets Ultimate Raffle @ Kickoff Party
4:00PM - 6:00PM	ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Registration Pack Pick Up & Party At Golden Nugget Grand Ballroom All Team Members Invited
4:00PM - 6:00PM	OCEAN CITY, MD: Registration & Packet Pick Up At Sunset Marina Pool Game Room Registration must be complete by 6pm. Captains meeting information will be provided at registration and check in.
6:00PM - 6:30PM	ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Opening Ceremony & Ring of Honor Induction At Golden Nugget Grand Ballroom All Team Members Invited
7:00PM - 8:00PM	ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Captain's Meeting presented by Land and Sea Professionals and Additionally Hosted by Tennessee Ave Cigars At Showroom UPDATED LOCATION! (Limited to 2 representatives per team)
8:00PM - 9:00PM	ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Cigar & Whiskey Tasting hosted by Tennessee Ave Cigars and Glenfiddich At On the Pool Deck at the Golden Nugget!

Monday, July 13, 2026

Competition Day 1

(Pick 3 out of 5 Days)

7:30AM - 3:30PM	Lines In/Out presented by Contender & Yamaha At additionally hosted by New Jersey Lottery!
5:00PM - 9:00PM	ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Media Drop Off & Weigh In Scales Open At At the Frank S. Farley State Marina at Golden Nugget or Sunset Marina in OC, MD All teams will weigh in at the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, NJ OR can weigh in at Sunset Marina at Ocean City, MD. Email us at info@jjfishweek.com for more information. Atlantic City Hospitality Options: • Handmade for the hardworking — Come Get Some Tito's Handmade Vodka On The Deck! • JJ’s Daily Game Ball MVP presented by Jersey Cape Yachts
4:00PM - 7:00PM	ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Slipside Butler Service Dinner presented by Tito's Vodka featuring Tony Boloney's Cheesesteaks At At the Golden Nugget Hotel Atlantic City Monday and Tuesday - all teams will receive dinner and cocktails available for pick up at the Bay View Room next to the weigh station at the Golden Nugget. Tuesday's hospitality is sponsored by Michelob Ultra, Kona Big Wave & Chick-Fil-A !
5:00PM - 9:00PM	OCEAN CITY, MD: Weigh Ins and Hospitality At At the Sunset Marina at the Bridge Bar Weigh Ins open from 5pm-9pm at Sunset Marina with Complimentary Cocktails available with your drink tickets at the Bridge Bar near the scales!
6:00PM - 9:00PM	OCEAN CITY, MD: Opening Kick Off Celebration At At the Pool Game Room Opening Kick Off Celebration at the Pool Game Room at Sunset Marina, MD for All Team Members. Light Bites and Cocktails Provided!

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Competition Day 2

(Pick 3 out of 5 Days)

7:30AM - 3:30PM	Lines In/Out presented by Contender & Yamaha At additionally hosted by Johnson & Towers!
5:00PM - 9:00PM	ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Media Drop Off & Weigh In Scales Open At at the Frank S Farley State Marina at the Golden Nugget All teams will weigh in at the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, NJ OR can weigh in at Sunset Marina at Ocean City, MD. Email us at info@jjfishweek.com for more information. Atlantic City Hospitality Options: • It's Chick-fil-A Day! See the Chick-fil-A Cow and score free giveaways! • Big waves, big catches, and cold beer! — Michelob Ultra & Kona Big Wave • JJ’s Daily Game Ball MVP presented by Jersey Cape Yachts
4:00PM - 7:00PM	ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Slipside Butler Service Dinner featuring Chick-Fil-A presented by Michelob Ultra & Kona At at the Frank S Farley State Marina at the Golden Nugget All teams will receive dinner and cocktails available for pick up at the Bay View Room next to the weigh station at the Golden Nugget.
5:00PM - 9:00PM	OCEAN CITY, MD: Weigh Ins and Hospitality At Sunset Marina at the Bridge Bar Weigh Ins opens from 5pm-9pm at Sunset Marina!
7:00PM - 8:30PM	OCEAN CITY, MD: Slipside Butler Service Dinner featuring Chick-Fil-A presented by Michelob Ultra & Kona At at Sunset Marina Ocean City, MD

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Competition Day 3

(Pick 3 out of 5 Days)

7:30AM - 3:30PM	Lines In/Out presented by Contender & Yamaha At additionally hosted by Jersey Cape Yachts and Milagro Tequila!
5:00PM - 9:00PM	ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Media Drop Off & Weigh In Scales Open At at the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget All teams will weigh in at the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, NJ OR can weigh in at Sunset Marina at Ocean City, MD. Email us at info@jjfishweek.com for more information. Atlantic City Hospitality Options: • Great catches deserve amazing tequila — Come Get Some Milagro Tequila On The Deck! • JJ’s Daily Game Ball MVP presented by Jersey Cape Yachts
6:00PM - 9:00PM	ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: All New! JJFISH TASTE OF LANDRY'S At at the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget Teams will receive special Tournament discount pricing to use at Restaurants located inside the Golden Nugget!
5:00PM - 9:00PM	OCEAN CITY, MD: Weigh Ins and Hospitality At Sunset Marina at the Bridge Bar Weigh Ins open from 5pm-9pm at Sunset Marina with Complimentary Cocktails available with your drink tickets at the Bridge Bar near the scales!

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Competition Day 4

(Pick 3 out of 5 Days)

7:30AM - 3:30PM	Lines In/Out presented by Contender & Yamaha At additionally hosted by Hendrick's Gin!
5:00PM - 9:00PM	ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Media Drop Off & Weigh In Scales Open At at the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget All teams will weigh in at the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, NJ OR can weigh in at Sunset Marina at Ocean City, MD. Email us at info@jjfishweek.com for more information. Atlantic City Hospitality Options: • Reel ‘em in, then sip something extraordinary — Come Get Some Hendrick’s Gin On The Deck & Jam Out to: B STREET BAND! • JJ’s Daily Game Ball MVP presented by Jersey Cape Yachts
6:00PM - 10:00PM	ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Hospitality Suite Dinner Experience presented by Atlantic City Sports Commission At At the JJFISHWEEKAC Hospitality Suite, Grand Ballroom (ITALIAN NIGHT. Open complimentary with food, drink, and FUN for tournament participants and guests. Must be associated with a registered boat to enter and have a tournament badge.)
5:00PM - 9:00PM	OCEAN CITY, MD: Weigh Ins and Hospitality At Sunset Marina at the Bridge Bar Weigh Ins open from 5pm-9pm at Sunset Marina with Complimentary Cocktails available with your drink tickets at the Bridge Bar near the scales!

Friday, July 17, 2026

Competition Day 5

(Pick 3 out of 5 Days)

7:30AM - 3:30PM	Lines In/Out presented by Contender & Yamaha At additionally hosted by Hendrick's Gin & New Jersey Lottery!
5:00PM - 9:00PM	ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Media Drop Off & Weigh In Scales Open At at the Frank. S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget All teams will weigh in at the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, NJ OR can weigh in at Sunset Marina at Ocean City, MD. Email us at info@jjfishweek.com for more information. Atlantic City Hospitality Options: • Reel ‘em in, then sip something extraordinary — Come Get Some Hendrick’s Gin On The Deck & Jam Out to: DON’T CALL ME FRANCIS! • JJ’s Daily Game Ball MVP presented by Jersey Cape Yachts
6:00PM - 11:00PM	ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Hospitality Suite Dinner Experience presented by Atlantic City Sports Commission At At the JJFISHWEEKAC Hospitality Suite, Grand Ballroom (Enjoy the best from Vic and Anthony's. Get ready to dive in after the week of competition! Open complimentary with food, drink, and FUN for tournament participants and guests. Must be associated with a registered boat to enter and have a tournament badge.)
5:00PM - 9:00PM	OCEAN CITY, MD: Weigh Ins and Hospitality At Sunset Marina at the Bridge Bar Weigh Ins open from 5pm-9pm at Sunset Marina with Complimentary Cocktails available with your drink tickets at the Bridge Bar near the scales!