The White Marlin Open, the world’s largest billfish tournament hosted right here in Ocean City, is making a significant change to its 2026 format to add flexibility for anglers.
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The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission plans to hold a public hearing on Thursday to gather input on controversial new striped bass regulations.
The White Marlin Open has once again reeled in thousands of anglers, spectators and celebrities. Along with them came an expected wave of economic activity for Ocean City.
The 52nd Annual White Marlin Open came to a close on Sunday, with some anglers seeing a week of big catches and even bigger rewards.
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission approved Addendum III for public comment, introducing a new plan aimed at rebuilding the Chesapeake Bay's striped bass population by 2029.
With gray skies overhead and wind whipping across the docks, only four boats ventured out for Day 4 of the White Marlin Open on Thursday- a sharp drop from the 282 boats registered in the tournament.
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) held a meeting this week to review recent studies that suggest the Chesapeake Bay’s striped bass (or rockfish) populations continue to struggle.
For another consecutive year, striped bass, or rockfish, in the Chesapeake Bay are showing poor reproduction rates according to studies in Maryland and Virginia.
The 51st annual White Marlin Open will see an extra day of competitive fishing next week.
The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries closed today to all recreational striped bass fishing, including catch and release, as the season ends until May.