39th Annual OC Tuna Tournament
July 9th - 12th, 2026
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Entering our 39th anniversary in 2026, 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.

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Tournament Summary

Number of Boats: 101  / 
Total Payout: $1,410,450.00
Added Entry Level Added Entry Description Number of Boats in Added Entry Total Payout For Added Entry
A1 ADDED LEVEL A1 - $500 - SINGLE HEAVIEST TUNA - DAILY LEVEL 1 74 $33,300.00
A2 ADDED LEVEL A2 - $1,000 - SINGLE HEAVIEST TUNA - DAILY LEVEL 2 59 $53,100.00
B1 ADDED LEVEL B1 - $500 - HEAVIEST STRINGER - DAILY LEVEL 1 72 $32,400.00
B2 ADDED LEVEL B2 - $1000 - HEAVIEST STRINGER - DAILY LEVEL 2 57 $51,300.00
C ADDED LEVEL C - $500 - MAHI / WAHOO - DAILY 68 $30,600.00
D1 ADDED LEVEL D1 - $500 - ON THE BOARD - LEVEL 1 69 $31,050.00
D2 ADDED D2 - $1,500 - ON THE BOARD - LEVEL 2 43 $58,050.00
E1 ADDED LEVEL E1 - $500 - 50/30/20 SPLIT - LEVEL 1 58 $26,100.00
E2 ADDED LEVEL E2 - $1,000 - 50/30/20 SPLIT - LEVEL 2 52 $46,800.00
E3 ADDED LEVEL E3 - $3,000 - 50/30/20 SPLIT - LEVEL 3 38 $102,600.00
F ADDED LEVEL F - $1,000 - NO SONAR - 50/30/20 SPLIT 41 $36,900.00
G ADDED LEVEL G - $3,000 - NO SONAR - WTA 23 $62,100.00
H ADDED LEVEL H - $3,000 - WTA - 50% TO SINGLE HEAVIEST / 50% TO HEAVIEST STRINGER 32 $86,400.00
I ADDED LEVEL I - $4,000 - SONAR ONLY - WTA - 50% TO SINGLE HEAVIEST / 50% TO HEAVIEST STRINGER 24 $86,400.00
J ADDED LEVEL J - $4,000 - HEAVIEST STRINGER JACKPOT - WTA 36 $129,600.00
K ADDED LEVEL K - $5,000 - SINGLE HEAVIEST TUNA JACKPOT - WTA 35 $157,500.00
L ADDED LEVEL L - $1,000 - FIRST TUNA ABOVE 200LB 27 $24,300.00
M ADDED LEVEL M - $1,500 - BOATS 37' UNDER - WTA - 50% TO SINGLE HEAVIEST / 50% TO HEAVIEST STRINGER 28 $37,800.00
N ADDED LEVEL N - $2,500 - BOATS 38' - 52' - WTA - 50% TO SINGLE HEAVIEST / 50% TO HEAVIEST STRINGER 25 $56,250.00
O ADDED LEVEL O - $3,500 - BOATS 53' UP - WTA - 50% TO SINGLE HEAVIEST / 50% TO HEAVIEST STRINGER 28 $88,200.00
P ADDED LEVEL P - $500 - SINGLE HEAVIEST BFT (BLUEFIN) - WTA 35 $15,750.00
Q1 ADDED LEVEL Q1 - $500 - SINLGE HEAVIEST MAHI - WTA LEVEL 1 58 $26,100.00
Q2 ADDED LEVEL Q2 - $1,000 - SINGLE HEAVIEST MAHI - WTA LEVEL 2 36 $32,400.00
R ADDED LEVEL R - $500 - SINGLE HEAVIEST WAHOO - WTA 40 $18,000.00
S ADDED LEVEL S - $500 - CHARITY SPLIT - 50% TO SINGLE HEAVIEST TUNA / 50% TO CHARITY 26 $11,700.00
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