Question 1

Are there accommodations available in Ocean City during the tournament?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Yes, but book well in advance, as hotels and rentals tend to fill up quickly during the White Marlin Open. You can find Ocean City hotels here. If you can't find a hotel in Ocean City, you might try Salisbury.

Question 2

Are there any articles I can read to learn more about the WMO?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely. Katie Ruskey has come up with several articles to educate readers about the WMO. Here are just a few for 2024:

Question 3

Where and when is the White Marlin Open held?

Ann · Accepted Answer

The White Marlin Open is held in Ocean City, Maryland, typically during the first full week of August.

Question 4

What happens to the fish that are caught at the White Marlin Open?

Ann · Accepted Answer

The White Marlin Open has several rules designed to minimize the number of fish that are actually killed and brought to the scales. Then, the tournament encourages the anglers to donate their catches to charities in the Ocean City area who help feed those in need. Catch n Carry processes and flash freezes the fish before distributing the meat to 3 local charities including the Maryland Food Bank. For more information, you can read this article: https://www.oceancity.com/the-fate-of-fish-at-the-white-marlin-open-in-ocean-city-a-conservation-success-story/

Question 5

How can I watch the weigh-ins?

Ann · Accepted Answer

The weigh-ins are free and open to the public. They take place at Harbour Island at 14th Street and the Bay in Ocean City each day of the tournament, typically from 4:00 PM to 9:15 PM.

You can also watch the weigh-ins on the live screen at Marlin Fest in the inlet parking lot.

Question 6

Can I participate in the tournament as an angler?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Yes, but there's a registration fee and limited space. Registration details are usually available on the White Marlin Open's official website.

Question 7

What is the White Marlin Open?

Ann · Accepted Answer

It's the world's largest and richest billfish tournament. Anglers from around the globe compete to catch white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, and dolphin fish (mahi-mahi).

Question 8

What are the prizes?

Ann · Accepted Answer

The prize money varies depending on the number of boats entered and the categories won. The purse can reach millions of dollars.

Question 9

Are there any other events during the White Marlin Open?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Yes, there are often associated events like the Marlin Fest at the Inlet, which features vendors, live music, and food.

Question 10

Where can I find more information about the tournament?

Ann · Accepted Answer

OceanCity.com will have lots of great content on the tournament throughout the week. In addition, the official website (whitemarlinopen.com) is the best source for up-to-date information.

Question 11

Is there parking available near the weigh-in location?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Parking can be limited, especially during peak weigh-in times. Consider alternative transportation options like the Ocean City bus system.  There is parking at the Ocean City Convention Center and the Town of Ocean City frequently runs shuttles from there to Harbour Island.

Question 12

What should I bring to the weigh-ins?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. It can get hot and sunny on the docks. Also, bring your camera or phone to capture the action. You can bring water – but you may also be able to buy water from entrepreneurial vendors. As usual, bring money if you want to buy an iconic White Marlin Open t-shirt or other cool stuff from vendors.

Question 13

Are there accommodations available in Ocean City during the tournament?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Yes, but book well in advance, as hotels and rentals tend to fill up quickly during the White Marlin Open. You can find Ocean City hotels here. If you can't find a hotel in Ocean City, you might try Salisbury.

Question 14

Are there any articles I can read to learn more about the WMO?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely. Katie Ruskey has come up with several articles to educate readers about the WMO. Here are just a few for 2024:

Question 15

Where and when is the White Marlin Open held?

Ann · Accepted Answer

The White Marlin Open is held in Ocean City, Maryland, typically during the first full week of August.

Question 16

What happens to the fish that are caught at the White Marlin Open?

Ann · Accepted Answer

The White Marlin Open has several rules designed to minimize the number of fish that are actually killed and brought to the scales. Then, the tournament encourages the anglers to donate their catches to charities in the Ocean City area who help feed those in need. Catch n Carry processes and flash freezes the fish before distributing the meat to 3 local charities including the Maryland Food Bank. For more information, you can read this article: https://www.oceancity.com/the-fate-of-fish-at-the-white-marlin-open-in-ocean-city-a-conservation-success-story/

Question 17

How can I watch the weigh-ins?

Ann · Accepted Answer

The weigh-ins are free and open to the public. They take place at Harbour Island at 14th Street and the Bay in Ocean City each day of the tournament, typically from 4:00 PM to 9:15 PM.

You can also watch the weigh-ins on the live screen at Marlin Fest in the inlet parking lot.

Question 18

Can I participate in the tournament as an angler?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Yes, but there's a registration fee and limited space. Registration details are usually available on the White Marlin Open's official website.

Question 19

What is the White Marlin Open?

Ann · Accepted Answer

It's the world's largest and richest billfish tournament. Anglers from around the globe compete to catch white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, and dolphin fish (mahi-mahi).

Question 20

What are the prizes?

Ann · Accepted Answer

The prize money varies depending on the number of boats entered and the categories won. The purse can reach millions of dollars.

Question 21

Are there any other events during the White Marlin Open?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Yes, there are often associated events like the Marlin Fest at the Inlet, which features vendors, live music, and food.

Question 22

Where can I find more information about the tournament?

Ann · Accepted Answer

OceanCity.com will have lots of great content on the tournament throughout the week. In addition, the official website (whitemarlinopen.com) is the best source for up-to-date information.

Question 23

Is there parking available near the weigh-in location?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Parking can be limited, especially during peak weigh-in times. Consider alternative transportation options like the Ocean City bus system.  There is parking at the Ocean City Convention Center and the Town of Ocean City frequently runs shuttles from there to Harbour Island.

Question 24

What should I bring to the weigh-ins?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. It can get hot and sunny on the docks. Also, bring your camera or phone to capture the action. You can bring water – but you may also be able to buy water from entrepreneurial vendors. As usual, bring money if you want to buy an iconic White Marlin Open t-shirt or other cool stuff from vendors.

Question 25

Are there accommodations available in Ocean City during the tournament?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Yes, but book well in advance, as hotels and rentals tend to fill up quickly during the White Marlin Open. You can find Ocean City hotels here. If you can't find a hotel in Ocean City, you might try Salisbury.

Question 26

Are there any articles I can read to learn more about the WMO?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely. Katie Ruskey has come up with several articles to educate readers about the WMO. Here are just a few for 2024:

Question 27

Where and when is the White Marlin Open held?

Ann · Accepted Answer

The White Marlin Open is held in Ocean City, Maryland, typically during the first full week of August.

Question 28

What happens to the fish that are caught at the White Marlin Open?

Ann · Accepted Answer

The White Marlin Open has several rules designed to minimize the number of fish that are actually killed and brought to the scales. Then, the tournament encourages the anglers to donate their catches to charities in the Ocean City area who help feed those in need. Catch n Carry processes and flash freezes the fish before distributing the meat to 3 local charities including the Maryland Food Bank. For more information, you can read this article: https://www.oceancity.com/the-fate-of-fish-at-the-white-marlin-open-in-ocean-city-a-conservation-success-story/

Question 29

How can I watch the weigh-ins?

Ann · Accepted Answer

The weigh-ins are free and open to the public. They take place at Harbour Island at 14th Street and the Bay in Ocean City each day of the tournament, typically from 4:00 PM to 9:15 PM.

You can also watch the weigh-ins on the live screen at Marlin Fest in the inlet parking lot.

Question 30

Can I participate in the tournament as an angler?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Yes, but there's a registration fee and limited space. Registration details are usually available on the White Marlin Open's official website.

Question 31

What is the White Marlin Open?

Ann · Accepted Answer

It's the world's largest and richest billfish tournament. Anglers from around the globe compete to catch white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, and dolphin fish (mahi-mahi).

Question 32

What are the prizes?

Ann · Accepted Answer

The prize money varies depending on the number of boats entered and the categories won. The purse can reach millions of dollars.

Question 33

Are there any other events during the White Marlin Open?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Yes, there are often associated events like the Marlin Fest at the Inlet, which features vendors, live music, and food.

Question 34

Where can I find more information about the tournament?

Ann · Accepted Answer

OceanCity.com will have lots of great content on the tournament throughout the week. In addition, the official website (whitemarlinopen.com) is the best source for up-to-date information.

Question 35

Is there parking available near the weigh-in location?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Parking can be limited, especially during peak weigh-in times. Consider alternative transportation options like the Ocean City bus system.  There is parking at the Ocean City Convention Center and the Town of Ocean City frequently runs shuttles from there to Harbour Island.

Question 36

What should I bring to the weigh-ins?

Ann · Accepted Answer

Bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. It can get hot and sunny on the docks. Also, bring your camera or phone to capture the action. You can bring water – but you may also be able to buy water from entrepreneurial vendors. As usual, bring money if you want to buy an iconic White Marlin Open t-shirt or other cool stuff from vendors.

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Are there accommodations available in Ocean City during the tournament?

Are there any articles I can read to learn more about the WMO?

Where and when is the White Marlin Open held?

What happens to the fish that are caught at the White Marlin Open?

How can I watch the weigh-ins?

Can I participate in the tournament as an angler?

What is the White Marlin Open?

What are the prizes?

Are there any other events during the White Marlin Open?

Where can I find more information about the tournament?

Is there parking available near the weigh-in location?

What should I bring to the weigh-ins?

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What happens to the fish that are caught at the White Marlin Open?

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What happens to the fish that are caught at the White Marlin Open?

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Are there accommodations available in Ocean City during the tournament?

Are there any articles I can read to learn more about the WMO?

Where and when is the White Marlin Open held?

What happens to the fish that are caught at the White Marlin Open?

How can I watch the weigh-ins?

Can I participate in the tournament as an angler?

What is the White Marlin Open?

What are the prizes?

Are there any other events during the White Marlin Open?

Where can I find more information about the tournament?

Is there parking available near the weigh-in location?

What should I bring to the weigh-ins?

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