400 Boats Chasing a Record $10.3 Million in Total Prize Money
The White Marlin Open launches its 50th Annual edition Monday morning, Aug 7, with “lines in” at 8:00 AM. The 400 registered boats will be vying for a tournament record of $10.3 million dollars in total prize money.
Most boats will head to the gamefish-rich canyon areas from 60 to 75 miles off the Ocean City coast in search of fish worth their weight in gold. Each boat is permitted to fish any three of the five fishing days from Monday, Aug 7 through Friday, Aug 11. Because Monday’s offshore weather forecast looks like the best over the next three days, most boats should fish, and the early risers should see a great boat parade between 4:00 and 6:00 AM at the Ocean City Inlet Monday morning.
WHITE MARLIN OPEN JOINS SPORT FISHING CHAMPIONSHIP
The White Marlin Open (WMO), the world’s largest offshore billfish tournament held annually in Ocean City, today announces it will join Sport Fishing Championship’s (SFC) Billfish Championship series beginning in August 2023. SFC, the governing body of saltwater tournament fishing, will host its annual Atlantic Division Championship at the White Marlin Open tournament, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
“The White Marlin Open is thrilled to join Sport Fishing Championship,” said Madelyne Motsko, White Marlin Open Tournament Director. "We are a proud industry leader in tournament competition, conservation, and fan experience. By teaming up with SFC, we can further showcase our iconic event and the Ocean City, Maryland, community to an international audience while reaching more fans across the globe."
