Aug 5
$10 Million on the Line: White Marlin Open Reels In Anglers, Celebrities and Big Money to Ocean City The White Marlin Open, the largest billfishing tournament globally, is taking place in Ocean City, Maryland, attracting over 3,000 anglers and generating an estimated $20 million in local economic impact. The tournament features a base purse of $50,000, with multiple additional prizes. Conservation efforts are emphasized, with most caught billfish released.... https://mdbaynews.com/2026/08/05/white-marlin-open-2026-ocean-city-10-million-purse/
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