Ocean City Fishing Tournaments

Ocean City Fishing Tournaments 2026

If you love saltwater fishing, you will love fishing in Ocean City, Maryland!

By Chris Murphy

From May to October each year, there are many fishing opportunities to enjoy for family fun or the seasoned angler.

  • MONGO Offshore Challenge: May 1 – September 30
  • 1st Annual DU Derby: June 5–7 (Bahia Marina)
  • 6th Annual Tuna & Tiaras Ladies Tuna Tournament: June 12–13 (OC Fishing Center)
  • 47th Annual Marlin Club Small Boat Tournament: June 20–21 (OC Marlin Club)
  • 4th Annual Battle for the Buckles Tournament: June 25–28 (Sunset Marina)
  • 8th Annual Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam (Kayak/SUP): June 27–28 (Atlantic Tackle)
  • Worcester County Chamber of Commerce Flounder Tournament: June 27
  • 44th Annual Canyon Kick-Off: July 3–5 (OC Marlin Club)
  • 8th Annual Mid-Atlantic Cup: July 4 (Sunset Marina)
  • 39th Annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament: July 9–12 (OC Fishing Center & Sunset Marina)
  • Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City Quest for the Ring: July 12–18 (Sunset Marina)
  • 22nd Annual Marlin Club Kid’s Classic: July 18–19 (OC Marlin Club)
  • 13th Annual Huk Big Fish Classic: July 24–26 (Talbot Street Pier)
  • 18th Annual Marlin Club Heels & Reels Tournament: July 30 – August 1 (OC Marlin Club)
  • 4th Annual Marlins for Mason Tournament: July 30 – August 1 (OC Marlin Club)
  • 53rd Annual White Marlin Open: August 3–8 (Harbour Island & Sunset Marina)
  • 32nd Annual Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girl’s Open: August 13–15 (Bahia Marina)
  • 35th Annual Mid-Atlantic Tournament: August 17–21 (Sunset Marina)
  • 25th Annual Sept. 11th Memorial Spot Tournament: September 12 (OC Fishing Center)
  • 21st Annual Flounder Pounder: September 13 (Bahia Marina)
  • 46th Annual Challenge Cup: September 17–19 (OC Marlin Club)
  • 10th Annual Ocean City Inshore Classic: October 10–11 (Atlantic Tackle)
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Ocean City Fishing Tournaments
For a complete and updated Ocean City Fishing Tournament Schedule go to: ocmarlinclub.com/tournaments or ocfishing.com/tournaments

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