The White Marlin Open is a prestigious and highly anticipated annual fishing tournament held in Ocean City, Maryland. It is one of the largest billfish tournaments in the world, attracting anglers from all over to compete for millions of dollars in prize money. This year, the event takes place August 3rd-10th and features categories for white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin, and shark.
Participants fish in the Atlantic Ocean and weigh their catches at the Harbor Island Marina, where spectators gather to watch the excitement. The White Marlin Open is not only a competitive event but also a significant social and community gathering, with festivities and activities for attendees of all ages.
White Marlin Open Schedule
August 3
- Registration: 11 AM – 5 PM at Harbour Island Marina
- Registration: 11 AM – 3 PM at South Jersey Marina, Cape May, NJ
August 4
- Registration: 11 AM – 7 PM at Harbour Island Marina
- Captain’s Meeting: 7 PM (Virtual only on WMO Facebook and website)
August 5
- Live Broadcast with Ocean 98.1: 4:00 AM – 10 AM
- Fishing Begins: 8:00 AM
August 5-9
- Fishing: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Weigh-in: 4:00 PM – 9:15 PM at Harbour Island Marina
- Marlin Fest: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM at Ocean City Inlet
August 10
- Polygraph Testing: Times & Locations TBA
- Awards Ceremony: 4 PM – 6 PM at Ocean City Convention Center
If you know you will be in Ocean City during the tournament, don’t forget to visit The Wedge and Harrison’s Harbor Watch for unobstructed views of the boats coming in and out of the inlet!
