The 53rd White Marlin Open got underway Monday in Ocean City with one of the biggest format changes in the tournament's history, giving anglers more flexibility as they compete for an estimated $9.9 million in prize money.
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The 53rd Annual White Marlin Open officially kicks off Monday, August 3. After registration closed today, officials with the tournament announced that 334 boats will be competing for an estimated $9.9 million in prize money during the six-day tournament.
A federal dredging vessel is expected to spend about two weeks removing sand from the Ocean City Inlet, where marina officials say shallow water has caused boats to run aground and created concerns for visiting mariners.
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.
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.
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 51st annual White Marlin Open will see an extra day of competitive fishing next week.
The date for the “world’s largest and richest billfish tournament” have been set for 2024.
Delmarva Sports Network's Kayla Santiago gives us a day 3 report from the docks.