8/4 – 8/10
The 2025 White Marlin Open
- August 4-10, 2025
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282 Boats
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$7.3 MIL Estimated Prize Money
- Fishing 8am – 3:30pm
- Due to Weather Fishing Days have been extended through August 10th
- Weigh-in 4pm-9:15pm at Harbour Island Marina
The White Marlin Open in Ocean City, MD is The World’s Largest Billfishing Tournament!
The White Marlin Open, held each August in Ocean City, Maryland, is the largest and most prestigious billfishing tournament on the planet. Since its launch in 1974, this legendary event has awarded over $113 million in prize money, attracting top anglers from around the world.
From Humble Beginnings to Record-Breaking Prizes
The first White Marlin Open drew 57 boats and 150 anglers, competing for a total purse of just $20,000. In 2024, the event featured 318 boats and over 3,000 participants, awarding a jaw-dropping $8.59 million—including a single top prize of $3.7 million.
A Deep-Sea Challenge Along the Gulf Stream
Each summer, gamefish including white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, and wahoo migrate north along the Gulf Stream, setting the stage for intense offshore competition. The White Marlin Open offers both seasoned pros and ambitious newcomers a chance to compete for massive payouts and global bragging rights.
“What Happens to the Fish?
The majority of the fish caught during the White Marlin Open are donated to local food banks, providing thousands of pounds of fresh healthy fish to the community. Catch-n-Carry cleans, seals, and flash freezes the fish. Then it is distributed to local charities.
Tournament Registration and Official Site
If you’re an angler wishing to participate, register on the tournament’s website for your chance to reel in a life-changing fish. The base entry fee is $1,400 per boat on or before June 1st, $1,700 after June 1st.
