51st white marlin open

Photo: White Marlin Open

OCEAN CITY, MD- The dates for the “world’s largest and richest billfish tournament” have been set for 2024.

Officials say the 51st White Marlin Open will be held Monday, August 5, to Friday, August 9, in Ocean City.

The tournament awards prize money for anglers who can reel in a white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin, or swordfish.

This year 400 boats were registered with more than $10 million in prize money up for grabs. The top prize was more than $6 million.

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