38th Annual OC Tuna Tournament
July 10th - 13th, 2025
Sponsored By

Entering our 37th anniversary in 2024, 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.

Tournament Summary

Number of Boats: 51  / 
Total Payout: $648,270.00
Added Entry Level Added Entry Description Number of Boats in Added Entry Total Payout For Added Entry
A ADDED LEVEL A - THE MORTGAGE LINK- SINGLE LARGEST TUNA - DAILY
SPLIT BETWEEN EACH BOATS' FISHING DAY 1 AND FISHING DAY 2		 36 $32,400.00
B ADDED LEVEL B - PYY MARINE - HEAVIEST STRINGER - DAILY
SPLIT BETWEEN EACH BOATS' FISHING DAY 1 AND FISHING DAY 2		 34 $30,600.00
C ADDED LEVEL C -TAWES BROTHERS GMC - WINNER TAKE ALL
THIS AWARD IS SPLIT 50% TO THE SINGLE HEAVIEST TUNA AND 50% TO THE HEAVIEST STRINGER.		 28 $25,200.00 (Split 50/50)
D ADDED LEVEL D - SQUIDNATION - BOATS 35' AND UNDER - WINNER TAKE ALL
PAID TO THE BOAT 35' & UNDER. 50% AWARDED TO THE SINGLE LARGEST TUNA AND 50% TO THE HEAVIEST STRINGER		 6 $5,400.00 (Split 50/50)
E ADDED LEVEL E - COSTA SUNGLASSES - BOATS 36' - 51' - WINNER TAKE ALL
PAID TO THE BOAT 36' - 51'. 50% TO THE SINGLE LARGEST TUNA AND 50% TO THE HEAVIEST STRINGER		 14 $18,900.00 (Split 50/50)
F ADDED LEVEL F - INTRINSIC YACHT & SHIP - BOATS 52' & UP - WINNER TAKE ALL
PAID TO THE BOAT 52'. 50% TO THE SINGLE LARGEST TUNA AND 50% TO THE HEAVIEST STRINGER		 18 $40,500.00 (Split 50/50)
G ADDED LEVEL G - CARTER CAT - HEAVIEST STRINGER JACKPOT - WINNER TAKE ALL
AWARDED TO THE TEAM ENTERED IN THE CATEGORY WITH THE HEAVIEST STRINGER		 25 $90,000.00
H ADDED LEVEL H - HUK PERFORMANCE APPAREL - SINGLE LARGEST TUNA JACKPOT - WINNER TAKE ALL
AWARDED TO THE TEAM ENTERED IN THE CATEGORY WITH THE HEAVIEST SINGLE TUNA.		 24 $108,000.00
I ADDED LEVEL I - JUPITER - 50/30/20 SPLIT
AWARD IS SPLIT 50% TO SINGLE HEAVIEST TUNA AND 50% TO HEAVIEST STRINGER, AND THEN SPLIT 50/30/20.		 29 $13,050.00
J ADDED LEVEL J - AMERICAN FISHING WIRE- 50/30/20 SPLIT
AWARD IS SPLIT 50% TO SINGLE HEAVIEST TUNA AND 50% TO HEAVIEST STRINGER, AND THEN SPLIT 50/30/20.		 25 $22,500.00
K ADDED LEVEL K - TWISTED TEA - 50/30/20 SPLIT
AWARD IS SPLIT 50% TO SINGLE HEAVIEST TUNA AND 50% TO HEAVIEST STRINGER, AND THEN SPLIT 50/30/20.		 22 $59,400.00
L ADDED LEVEL L - BAITMASTERS - SINGLE LARGEST DOLPHIN - WINNER TAKE ALL
100% IS AWARDED TO THE TEAM WITH THE SINGLE LARGEST DOLPHIN.
MINIMUM QUALIFYING WEIGHT IS 20 LBS.		 41 $18,450.00
M ADDED LEVEL M - LIFEMED- WINNER TAKE ALL
(ROLLOVER FROM 2020 TO 2023 TOTAL $65,970.00)
100% IS AWARDED TO THE TEAM WITH THE SINGLE LARGEST WAHOO.
MINIMUM QUALIFYING WEIGHT IS 20 LBS. 		40 $83,970.00
N ADDED LEVEL N - BLUEWATER YACHT SALES - SINGLE LARGEST BLUEFIN TUNA - WINNER TAKE ALL
100% IS AWARDED TO THE TEAM WITH THE SINGLE LARGEST BLUEFIN TUNA.		 27 $12,150.00
O ADDED LEVEL 0 - AVON-DIXON INSURANCE - ON THE BOARD REWARD "A" 27 $12,150.00
P ADDED LEVEL P - CATO GAS & OIL - ON THE BOARD REWARD "B" 21 $28,350.00
Q ADDED LEVEL Q - TURTLEBOX- CHARITY 50/50 SPLIT
50% IS AWARDED TO THE SINGLE LARGET TUNA AND 50% IS AWARDED TO THIS YEAR'S CHARITY - 2024 BENEFICIARY SEASIDE ATHLETIC CENTER 		20 $9,000.00

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