51st White Marlin Open Has 318 Boats Chasing $8.5 Million in Prize Money
The 51st Annual White Marlin Open begins Monday in Ocean City, Maryland, with 318 registered boats set to compete for an impressive $8.5 million prize pool. This prestigious event, long known as “ the world’s largest and richest billfish tournament” continues to draw anglers from across the globe, each hoping to land the catch of a lifetime. However, this year’s tournament faces unique challenges as Tropical Storm Debby has developed off the Florida coast, threatening to impact fishing conditions later in the week.
Despite the looming weather concerns, the tournament kicks off with a sense of excitement and anticipation. When the boats set sail tomorrow, the anglers will be navigating the canyon areas from 50 to 80 miles offshore in search of prize-winning marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin, and swordfish. The competition is fierce, with each team hoping to make their mark on the leaderboard and secure a share of the substantial prize money.
51st Annual White Marlin Open Tournament Set for August
OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND – The White Marlin Open (WMO), the world’s largest offshore billfish tournament held annually in Ocean City, proudly announces plans for its 51st anniversary tournament week, presented by Pure Lure. Held from August 5 through August 9, anglers will compete to catch record-breaking white and blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, swordfish, or dolphin. Building on the excitement of last year’s milestone 50th anniversary event, the $50,000 white marlin ‘Winner Take All’ entry category will return as well as Marlin Fest, a free family-friendly event held in conjunction with the tournament on the Inlet beach.