The 2026 White Marlin Open will feature a new 6 day format. It will be held from August 3-8 in Ocean City, Maryland.
2026 Information
| Aug 1 | Registration - 11 AM - 5 PM Harbour Island Marina |
| Aug 1 | Registration - 11 AM -3 PM South Jersey Marina - Cape May, NJ |
| Aug 2 |
Registration - 11 AM -7 PM Captain's Meeting - 7 PM - Virtual only - on WMO Facebook and website |
| Aug 3 | Fishing Begins 8:00 AM |
| Aug 3-8 |
Fishing 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Marlin Fest 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Aug 9 | Polygraph Testing Times & Locations TBA |
| Aug 9 | Awards Ceremony 4 PM - Ocean City Marlin Club, West Ocean City |
Future Dates
The White Marlin Open is always the first full week of August (beginning on a Sunday), with registration occurring during the weekend immediately prior. In upcoming years, this will be:
- August 2-7, 2027
- August 7-12, 2028
- August 6-11, 2029