The 52nd Annual White Marlin Open just wrapped up in Ocean City. Coined as the "World's Largest & Richest Billfish Tournament," the week-long event attracts anglers all over the nation.

The tournament was extended two days to a full week, and some days hundreds of anglers hit the water while on other days only a handful of the 282 registered boats went fishing.

Ocean City, Maryland, hosted the 52nd annual White Marlin Open from August 4 to 8, 2025, drawing 318 boats and awarding more than $10.5 million in total prize money, marking one of the largest purses in the tournament’s history.