2023 OCMD Fishing Tournaments
14th Annual Franky Pettolina Memorial Day Tournament
May 27-28, 2023
To benefit the Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund Chairmen: Boz Jefferson & Chris Evans
Registration: Friday, May 26 @ 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Fishing Days: (1 of 2) May 27 & 28
Weigh Ins: May 27 & 28, 4:30-7:00 p.m., Sunset Marina
Link: Business brochure (4-panel, Civic design) (ocmarlinclub.com)
The 4th Annual MONGO Offshore Challenge
Link: Home | MONGO Offshore Challenge / Blue marlin tournament/ Gulf of mexico
May 27-28, 2023
To benefit the Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund Chairmen: Boz Jefferson & Chris Evans
Registration: Friday, May 26 @ 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Fishing Days: (1 of 2) May 27 & 28
Weigh Ins: May 27 & 28, 4:30-7:00 p.m., Sunset Marina
Link: Business brochure (4-panel, Civic design) (ocmarlinclub.com)
The 4th Annual MONGO Offshore Challenge
May 1 - September 30, 2023
Link: Home | MONGO Offshore Challenge / Blue marlin tournament/ Gulf of mexico
2nd Annual Blues for DU Bluefish Tournament
June 2-4, 2023:
The 2nd Annual Blues for DU is a fishing tournament that will be held on June 2-4, 2023, at Bahia Marina in Ocean City, MD. The tournament is a fundraiser for Ducks Unlimited, a nonprofit organization that conserves wetlands and associated habitats for waterfowl, wildlife, and people.
Link : 2nd Annual Blues for DU Tounament (bahiamarina.com)
3rd Annual Tuna and Tiaras
THE WORLD'S ONLY LADIES TUNA TOURNAMENT! Tuna and Tiaras is proudly hosted by Ocean City Fishing Center 12940 Inlet Isle Lane Ocean City, MD 21842
June 16-17,2023
Link : Tuna and Tiaras
44th Annual Marlin Club Small Boat Tournament
June 24-25, 2023
Chairmen: Colin Campbell, Boz Jefferson & Bill Regan
Registration: Friday, June 23 @ 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Fishing Days: (1 of 2) June 24 & 25
Weigh Ins: June 24 & 25, 3:00-6:30 p.m., Sunset Marina
Link : 44th Annual Small Boat Tournament | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
41st Annual Canyon Kick-Off
Chairmen: Al Rittmeyer & Bob Althauser
Registration: Thursday, June 29 @ 6:30-8:00 p.m.
FREE TO PAID OCMC BOAT MEMBERS
Fishing Days: (2 of 3) June 30, July 1 & 2
Weigh Ins: June 30, July 1 & 2, 5:00-7:30 p.m., Sunset Marina
Link : 41st Annual Canyon Kick Off | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
8th Annual Kid’s-Catch-All Tournament at Indian River Marina
Saturday, June 24th & Sunday, June 25th, 2022
Link : https://www.kidscatchall.com/
44thAnnual OCMD Small Boat Tournament
Chairmen: Colin Campbell, Boz Jefferson & Bill Regan
Registration: Friday, June 23 @ 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Fishing Days: (1 of 2) June 24 & 25
Weigh Ins: June 24 & 25, 3:00-6:30 p.m., Sunset Marina
Link : 44th Annual Small Boat Tournament | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
June 2-4, 2023:
The 2nd Annual Blues for DU is a fishing tournament that will be held on June 2-4, 2023, at Bahia Marina in Ocean City, MD. The tournament is a fundraiser for Ducks Unlimited, a nonprofit organization that conserves wetlands and associated habitats for waterfowl, wildlife, and people.
Link : 2nd Annual Blues for DU Tounament (bahiamarina.com)
3rd Annual Tuna and Tiaras
THE WORLD'S ONLY LADIES TUNA TOURNAMENT! Tuna and Tiaras is proudly hosted by Ocean City Fishing Center 12940 Inlet Isle Lane Ocean City, MD 21842
June 16-17,2023
Link : Tuna and Tiaras
44th Annual Marlin Club Small Boat Tournament
June 24-25, 2023
Chairmen: Colin Campbell, Boz Jefferson & Bill Regan
Registration: Friday, June 23 @ 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Fishing Days: (1 of 2) June 24 & 25
Weigh Ins: June 24 & 25, 3:00-6:30 p.m., Sunset Marina
Link : 44th Annual Small Boat Tournament | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
41st Annual Canyon Kick-Off
Chairmen: Al Rittmeyer & Bob Althauser
Registration: Thursday, June 29 @ 6:30-8:00 p.m.
FREE TO PAID OCMC BOAT MEMBERS
Fishing Days: (2 of 3) June 30, July 1 & 2
Weigh Ins: June 30, July 1 & 2, 5:00-7:30 p.m., Sunset Marina
Link : 41st Annual Canyon Kick Off | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
8th Annual Kid’s-Catch-All Tournament at Indian River Marina
Saturday, June 24th & Sunday, June 25th, 2022
Link : https://www.kidscatchall.com/
44thAnnual OCMD Small Boat Tournament
Chairmen: Colin Campbell, Boz Jefferson & Bill Regan
Registration: Friday, June 23 @ 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Fishing Days: (1 of 2) June 24 & 25
Weigh Ins: June 24 & 25, 3:00-6:30 p.m., Sunset Marina
Link : 44th Annual Small Boat Tournament | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
41stAnnual OCMC Canyon Kick Off
Chairmen: Al Rittmeyer & Bob Althauser
Registration: Thursday, June 29 @ 6:30-8:00 p.m.
FREE TO PAID OCMC BOAT MEMBERS
Fishing Days: (2 of 3) June 30, July 1 & 2
Weigh Ins: June 30, July 1 & 2, 5:00-7:30 p.m., Sunset Marin
Link: 41st Annual Canyon Kick Off | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
35th Annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament
Entering our 36th anniversary in 2023, the Ocean City Tuna Tournament has become the world’s largest tuna tournament with a record payout that has eclipsed $1,000,000 in each of the last two years. Boats of all sizes from ports throughout the East Coast travel to Ocean City, Maryland to fish this event, featuring over 100 participating boats in three of the last four tournaments.
The three-day event is full of anticipation, excitement, and fun for all. While spectators wait for the scales to open, they can enjoy cold cocktails and delicious food at our on-site restaurant, Micky Fins Bar & Grill. Local vendors selling everything from boats and tackle to jewelry are on display daily. After the scales have closed, the tournament provides dinner and entertainment for participants and sponsors.
The Ocean City Fishing Center, one of Ocean City’s prominent marinas, plays host to the tournament. Along with its sister marina, Sunset Marina, both offer top-notch accommodations such as swimming pools, tackle and gift shops, free parking, and award-winning restaurants. If competitive fishing, a good time, and lots of cash are your thing, then the Ocean City Tuna Tournament has it all. The Ocean City Tuna Tournament is also a unique event for anyone looking to promote their business. Sponsors receive free advertising in our annual publication, Fish On Magazine, passes to each night’s event, and so much more. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please email us at info@octunatournament.com to receive a Sponsorship Packet.
July 14th-16th, 2023
Link: https://octunatournament.com/
19th Annual Kid's Classic
To benefit the Wish-a-Fish Foundation
OCMC Chairmen: Dale Withers, Gerard Ott, Brenden Hanley & Ed Dorang
WAF Chairmen: Pam & Mark Hess, Ryan Freese
Registration: Friday, July 21 @ 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Fishing Days: (1 or 2 of 2) July 22 & 23
Weigh Ins: July 22 3:00-6:30 p.m., July 23 3:00-6:00 p.m., Sunset Marina
Link: 19th Annual Kid's Classic | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
8TH ANNUAL OCMC VS. OCLTC SHOOT-OUT
Chairmen: Pat Svehla & Frank Goodhart III
Tourn Date: TBD
Angler Meeting: TBD
Location: TBD
Link: 8th Annual OCMC VS OCLTC Shoot-Out | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
9th Annual Huk Big Fish Classic
The 10th Anniversary of the Huk Big Fish Classic 2022 paid out over $1 million dollars for the second year in a row!!!
At the end of the day, this tournament is “The Funnest Tournament In the World! When the first boat returns with 3 Big Eye Tuna and 15 Yellowfins you know why this tournament has become the favorite tournament on the East Coast! Also we donated thousands of pounds of food to local shelters and churches this past year and have raised over $100,000 for charities over the years including the Raymond A. Wood Foundation, Ocean City Fire Department, Diakonia, Atlantic General PRMC, Ocean Research Project, Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, Ocean City Reef Foundation and Coastal Hospice!
We cant thank everyone enough for believing in this idea to catch the Biggest Fish in the Atlantic!
In 2022 we lost another legend good one! Mrs. Gail Lewis our teams mother of MR Ducks, and our guiding soul we will miss you!
A couple things for 2023:
This tournament has a great presence of Small Boats and we want to grow this section!
More Money in Levels for Small Boats and more places in the Heaviest Billfish & Heaviest Tuna three winners in each!- Coming off over $50,000 prize to the Small Boat Winner Prime Hook.
Swordfish News!
More Money if fishing for Swordfishing. Also, same Rules for Deep Dropping as in the past must be manual reels and drills to check lines only up to boat.
2023 is going to amazing! Feel free to reach out for any questions!
“See ya at the Scales”
Brian Roberts, Tournament Director and Co Founder of the Huk Big Fish Classic
July 28-30, 2023
Link: https://www.bigfishclassic.com/
Chairmen: Al Rittmeyer & Bob Althauser
Registration: Thursday, June 29 @ 6:30-8:00 p.m.
FREE TO PAID OCMC BOAT MEMBERS
Fishing Days: (2 of 3) June 30, July 1 & 2
Weigh Ins: June 30, July 1 & 2, 5:00-7:30 p.m., Sunset Marin
Link: 41st Annual Canyon Kick Off | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
35th Annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament
Entering our 36th anniversary in 2023, the Ocean City Tuna Tournament has become the world’s largest tuna tournament with a record payout that has eclipsed $1,000,000 in each of the last two years. Boats of all sizes from ports throughout the East Coast travel to Ocean City, Maryland to fish this event, featuring over 100 participating boats in three of the last four tournaments.
The three-day event is full of anticipation, excitement, and fun for all. While spectators wait for the scales to open, they can enjoy cold cocktails and delicious food at our on-site restaurant, Micky Fins Bar & Grill. Local vendors selling everything from boats and tackle to jewelry are on display daily. After the scales have closed, the tournament provides dinner and entertainment for participants and sponsors.
The Ocean City Fishing Center, one of Ocean City’s prominent marinas, plays host to the tournament. Along with its sister marina, Sunset Marina, both offer top-notch accommodations such as swimming pools, tackle and gift shops, free parking, and award-winning restaurants. If competitive fishing, a good time, and lots of cash are your thing, then the Ocean City Tuna Tournament has it all. The Ocean City Tuna Tournament is also a unique event for anyone looking to promote their business. Sponsors receive free advertising in our annual publication, Fish On Magazine, passes to each night’s event, and so much more. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please email us at info@octunatournament.com to receive a Sponsorship Packet.
July 14th-16th, 2023
Link: https://octunatournament.com/
19th Annual Kid's Classic
To benefit the Wish-a-Fish Foundation
OCMC Chairmen: Dale Withers, Gerard Ott, Brenden Hanley & Ed Dorang
WAF Chairmen: Pam & Mark Hess, Ryan Freese
Registration: Friday, July 21 @ 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Fishing Days: (1 or 2 of 2) July 22 & 23
Weigh Ins: July 22 3:00-6:30 p.m., July 23 3:00-6:00 p.m., Sunset Marina
Link: 19th Annual Kid's Classic | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
8TH ANNUAL OCMC VS. OCLTC SHOOT-OUT
Chairmen: Pat Svehla & Frank Goodhart III
Tourn Date: TBD
Angler Meeting: TBD
Location: TBD
Link: 8th Annual OCMC VS OCLTC Shoot-Out | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
9th Annual Huk Big Fish Classic
The 10th Anniversary of the Huk Big Fish Classic 2022 paid out over $1 million dollars for the second year in a row!!!
At the end of the day, this tournament is “The Funnest Tournament In the World! When the first boat returns with 3 Big Eye Tuna and 15 Yellowfins you know why this tournament has become the favorite tournament on the East Coast! Also we donated thousands of pounds of food to local shelters and churches this past year and have raised over $100,000 for charities over the years including the Raymond A. Wood Foundation, Ocean City Fire Department, Diakonia, Atlantic General PRMC, Ocean Research Project, Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, Ocean City Reef Foundation and Coastal Hospice!
We cant thank everyone enough for believing in this idea to catch the Biggest Fish in the Atlantic!
In 2022 we lost another legend good one! Mrs. Gail Lewis our teams mother of MR Ducks, and our guiding soul we will miss you!
A couple things for 2023:
This tournament has a great presence of Small Boats and we want to grow this section!
More Money in Levels for Small Boats and more places in the Heaviest Billfish & Heaviest Tuna three winners in each!- Coming off over $50,000 prize to the Small Boat Winner Prime Hook.
Swordfish News!
More Money if fishing for Swordfishing. Also, same Rules for Deep Dropping as in the past must be manual reels and drills to check lines only up to boat.
2023 is going to amazing! Feel free to reach out for any questions!
“See ya at the Scales”
Brian Roberts, Tournament Director and Co Founder of the Huk Big Fish Classic
July 28-30, 2023
Link: https://www.bigfishclassic.com/
15th Annual OCMC Ladies' Tournament: "Heels & Reels"
To benefit the Marlin Club Crew of OC Scholarship Fund
Chairmen: Ryan Freese & Kayvon Bahrami
Registration: Thursday, August 3 @ 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fishing Days: (1 of 2) August 4 & 5 Weigh-Ins: August 4 & 5 5:30-7:30 p.m., Atlantic Tackle
Link: 15th Annual OCMC Ladies' Tournament: Heels & Reels | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
50th Annual White Marlin Open
August 5th - August 12th 2023
Link: https://whitemarlinopen.com/
Captain Steve Harman’s Poor Girl’s Open
This tournament was started by Capt. Steve Harman as a way for local waitresses and bartenders to have an affordable and fun competition while raising money for a very important cause. The tournament continues to grow with over 100 boats entering. Participation is not limited only to anglers as there are Chinese auctions, 50/50 tickets, tournament merchandise for sale, and other fun events helping to raise money for breast cancer research. The Poor Girls Open has donated over $1.7 million to the American Cancer Society.
August 17-19,2023
Link: https://poorgirlsopen.com/
MidAtlantic Tournament
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM • Late Registration, Calcutta Entries, Welcome Cocktail Party
4:30 PM • Captains’ Meeting
Cape May – Canyon Club Marina | Ocean City, MD – Sunset Marina
MONDAY, AUGUST 21
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM • Available Fish Day
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM • Available Fish Day
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM • Available Fish Day
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM • Available Fish Day
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM • Available Fish Day
7:30 PM • Dockside Dining, Entertainment and Awards Ceremony
*Weigh-In • 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Canyon Club Marina and Sunset Marina on each Available Fish Day.
Dockside dining and entertainment schedules will be provided in detail in participants Captains’ Packets following the tournament’s Registration and Captains’ Meeting for each port’s hosting facility.
August 20-25, 2023
Link: https://themidatlantic.com/
To benefit the Marlin Club Crew of OC Scholarship Fund
Chairmen: Ryan Freese & Kayvon Bahrami
Registration: Thursday, August 3 @ 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fishing Days: (1 of 2) August 4 & 5 Weigh-Ins: August 4 & 5 5:30-7:30 p.m., Atlantic Tackle
Link: 15th Annual OCMC Ladies' Tournament: Heels & Reels | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
50th Annual White Marlin Open
49 Years and Over 95 Million in Prize Money
The White Marlin Open is a 49-year-old deep-sea fishing tournament held annually in Ocean City, Maryland. Long known as the “World’s Largest Billfishing Tournament,” the Open has awarded over $95 million for catches of the gamefish that migrate up the Gulf Stream each summer. The first tournament was held in 1974 and drew 57 boats, 150 anglers, and paid $20,000 in prize money. The 2022 event drew 408 boats, over 3,500 contestants, and awarded over $8.6 million dollars in prize money, including the top individual prize of $4.53 million dollars which established a new world record award for the catch of a fish!August 5th - August 12th 2023
Link: https://whitemarlinopen.com/
Captain Steve Harman’s Poor Girl’s Open
This tournament was started by Capt. Steve Harman as a way for local waitresses and bartenders to have an affordable and fun competition while raising money for a very important cause. The tournament continues to grow with over 100 boats entering. Participation is not limited only to anglers as there are Chinese auctions, 50/50 tickets, tournament merchandise for sale, and other fun events helping to raise money for breast cancer research. The Poor Girls Open has donated over $1.7 million to the American Cancer Society.
August 17-19,2023
Link: https://poorgirlsopen.com/
MidAtlantic Tournament
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM • Late Registration, Calcutta Entries, Welcome Cocktail Party
4:30 PM • Captains’ Meeting
Cape May – Canyon Club Marina | Ocean City, MD – Sunset Marina
MONDAY, AUGUST 21
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM • Available Fish Day
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM • Available Fish Day
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM • Available Fish Day
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM • Available Fish Day
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM • Available Fish Day
7:30 PM • Dockside Dining, Entertainment and Awards Ceremony
*Weigh-In • 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Canyon Club Marina and Sunset Marina on each Available Fish Day.
Dockside dining and entertainment schedules will be provided in detail in participants Captains’ Packets following the tournament’s Registration and Captains’ Meeting for each port’s hosting facility.
August 20-25, 2023
Link: https://themidatlantic.com/
65th Annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament
Chairmen: Jim Giles & Bob Althauser
Registration: Thursday, August 31 @ 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Fishing Days: (2 of 3) September 1, 2 & 3
Weigh-Ins: September 1, 2 & 3, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sunset Marina
Link: 65th Annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
17th Annual Flounder Pounder
September 10, 2023
The Bahia Marina Flounder Pounder is a one day fishing tournament for flounder. This tournament is a lot of fun and great for the kids. You may fish from your own boat or rent a skiff, skimmer, or pontoon from the marina if you wish.
Link: https://bahiamarina.com/tournament/flounder-pounder.cfm
21st Annual Sept. 11th Memorial Spot Tournament
September 11, 2022
Link: https://ocfishing.com/tournaments/
44th Annual Charles Kratz & Scott Smith Challenge Cup
Chairmen: Andy Helms & Gary Stamm
Fishing Days: (2 of 3) September 14, 15 & 16
No weigh-ins
Link: 44th Annual Charles Kratz & Scott Smith Challenge Cup | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
Chairmen: Jim Giles & Bob Althauser
Registration: Thursday, August 31 @ 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Fishing Days: (2 of 3) September 1, 2 & 3
Weigh-Ins: September 1, 2 & 3, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sunset Marina
Link: 65th Annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
17th Annual Flounder Pounder
September 10, 2023
The Bahia Marina Flounder Pounder is a one day fishing tournament for flounder. This tournament is a lot of fun and great for the kids. You may fish from your own boat or rent a skiff, skimmer, or pontoon from the marina if you wish.
Link: https://bahiamarina.com/tournament/flounder-pounder.cfm
21st Annual Sept. 11th Memorial Spot Tournament
September 11, 2022
Link: https://ocfishing.com/tournaments/
44th Annual Charles Kratz & Scott Smith Challenge Cup
Chairmen: Andy Helms & Gary Stamm
Fishing Days: (2 of 3) September 14, 15 & 16
No weigh-ins
Link: 44th Annual Charles Kratz & Scott Smith Challenge Cup | Ocean City Marlin Club (ocmarlinclub.com)
7th Annual Ocean City Inshore Classic
The Ocean City Inshore Classic is a 32 hour inshore fishing tournament with categories for Rockfish, Flounder, Tautog and Open. $75 registration per boat includes Captain. $50 each for each additional angler up to 5. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place prizes will be paid in all four categories and $25, $50, $100, $200 and $500 calcuttas will be paid to the largest fish in each category. Open Division will recognize the following fish only: Bluefish, Grey Trout, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Red Drum, Triggerfish and Croaker.
Sign Up and Captain’s Meeting Friday, October 6, 5 PM until 7 PM at Sunset Marina Activity Room in West Ocean City.
Lines In 7 AM Saturday, October 7
Lines Out 3 PM Sunday, October 8
Fish any or all 32 hours.
Scales Open at Atlantic Tackle in West Ocean City:
Saturday, October 7 from 4 PM until 7 PM
Sunday, October 8 from 3 PM until 5 PM
Awards are TBD and will be announced during Captain’s Meeting on Friday, October 7.
Link: https://fishinoc.com/tournament/ocean-city-inshore-classic/
4thAnnual Bishop Broadbill Bash
TBD
Link: Annual Broadbill Bash (ocbroadbillbash.com)
The Ocean City Inshore Classic is a 32 hour inshore fishing tournament with categories for Rockfish, Flounder, Tautog and Open. $75 registration per boat includes Captain. $50 each for each additional angler up to 5. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place prizes will be paid in all four categories and $25, $50, $100, $200 and $500 calcuttas will be paid to the largest fish in each category. Open Division will recognize the following fish only: Bluefish, Grey Trout, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Red Drum, Triggerfish and Croaker.
Sign Up and Captain’s Meeting Friday, October 6, 5 PM until 7 PM at Sunset Marina Activity Room in West Ocean City.
Lines In 7 AM Saturday, October 7
Lines Out 3 PM Sunday, October 8
Fish any or all 32 hours.
Scales Open at Atlantic Tackle in West Ocean City:
Saturday, October 7 from 4 PM until 7 PM
Sunday, October 8 from 3 PM until 5 PM
Awards are TBD and will be announced during Captain’s Meeting on Friday, October 7.
Link: https://fishinoc.com/tournament/ocean-city-inshore-classic/
4thAnnual Bishop Broadbill Bash
TBD
Link: Annual Broadbill Bash (ocbroadbillbash.com)