Perch-A-Palooza is a sanctioned surf perch fishing competition held on the hallowed shores of Leucadia, California. This is not a casual day at the beach. This is a battle of skill, patience, bait selection, and a borderline unhinged devotion to a small, silvery fish that most people have never heard of.

Anglers from across the 92024 and beyond compete for the longest combined length of surf perch caught during the official two-hour fishing window, using only sand crabs as bait. No nets. No hands. No excuses.