50th Annual White Marlin Open 2021

Annually Ocean City, Maryland (the White Marlin Capital of the world) hosts The White Marlin Open. This deep-sea fishing tournament boasts the title of the “World’s Largest Billfishing Tournament.” As the marlin migrate each summer up the gulf, the Open kicks into high gear. (Over the years they’ve awared over 95 million in prizes!). A peak into the past:

In 1974, the first tournament hosted 150 anglers, 57 boats, and paid $20,000 in cash prizes.

In 2022, the event hosted over 3,500 contestants, 408 boats, and showered winners with over $8.6 million dollars in prize money. The winner set a new world record, earning a top individual prize of $4.53 million dollars.

More info is available at the site: whitemarlinopen.com.

Stream from home or watch the weigh-ins live! It’s a family friendly beach party with food & drink, vendors, music, entertainment, a variety of beach activities, and more— something for everyone!