WMO Anglers Vie for Impressive $7.2 Million Despite Tough Weather Forecast
The 2025 edition of the White Marlin Open will see 282 boats chasing $7.2 million in total prize money when it gets underway Monday in an extended version of the 52nd annual event.
For the second year in a row, the weather has dictated changes for the White Marlin Open. Based on offshore forecasts, the 52nd edition of the world’s largest billfishing tournament has extended the event by two fishing days. That means each boat can use its allotted three fishing days from Monday, August 4, through Sunday, August 10.
51st Annual White Marlin Open Concludes with Impressive Catches and $8.59 Million in Prize Money
The 51st Annual White Marlin Open has concluded, marking another thrilling chapter in the world’s largest offshore billfish tournament. Despite rough weather conditions that extended the tournament by an extra day, 318 boats competed for a share of the $8.59 million prize pool, bringing in five impressive billfish to the scales and delivering unforgettable moments on the water.
This year’s tournament will be remembered for the incredible appearance of huge blue marlin and bigeye tuna in Ocean City, dominating the leaderboard. The historic first-place blue marlin secured its spot as one of the top five heaviest in WMO history.