Awards & Fees

OC Tuna Tournament | Tournament Info | Awards & Fees

Eligible species are BIG EYE (Thunnus Obesus), YELLOW FIN (Thunnus Albacores), BLUE FIN (Thunnus Thynnus) and LONGFIN (Thunnus Alalunga.) Participants are eligible in two categories, but a competing boat can win in only one category. There will be three available purses (prize money amounts) in each of the two categories. At least 60% of all entry fees collected will be divided into the six prize amounts. Fish must weigh a minimum of 30 pounds each.

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SINGLE LARGEST FISH

The winners will be selected based upon the weight of the individual fish weighed. Each boat may weigh up to 1 trophy fish per day.

First Place: 50% of Category Pool
Second Place: 30% of Category Pool
Third Place: 20% of Category Pool

HEAVIEST STRINGER WEIGHT (In Pounds)

Each participating boat may weigh-in up to 5 fish per day to compete for a two-day total pound catch (Maximum of 10 fish for two days).

First Place: 50% of Category Pool
Second Place: 30% of Category Pool
Third Place: 20% of Category Pool

BAITMASTERS LARGEST DOLPHIN AWARD (20 pound minimum)

First Place: $3000
Second Place: $1500
Third Place: $750

RT. 113 BOAT SALES WAHOO LEVEL M (20 pound minimum)

No Guarenteed tournament prize

UNSCENE PRODUCTIONS JUNIOR DIVISION*

$1,500 will be awarded to the junior angler who catches the largest tuna.
$1000 will be awarded to the junior angler who catches the second largest tuna.
$500 will be awarded to the junior angler who catches the third largest tuna.
Junior Angler must be 16 years of age or younger.

PARK PLACE JEWELERS LADIES DIVISION*

$2,000 will be paid out the the Lady Angler that catches the largest Tuna
$1,500 will be paid out the the Lady Angler that catches the second largest Tuna
$750 will be paid out to the Lady Angler that catches the third largest Tuna

*To be eligible you must be signed up at registration and follow tournament guidelines.

ADDED ENTRY: 14 CATEGORIES

After entering the OC Tuna Tournament, those anglers that feel as though they are especially proficient in tuna fishing may enter their boat in the added entry divisions on their perceived skill level. 90% of the entry fees collected will be awarded.

TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE

Pre-register on or before July 5th and receive a $200 Micky Fins Gift Card
$1,500 Entry Fee July 9, 2026 4pm - 7pm at Ocean City Fishing Center

2026 Atlantic Tackle biggest tuna wins $5,000 gift card. All base entries eligible for prize.

Added Level "A1" $500 Tower Marine Single Largest Tuna- Daily** Level 1
Added Level "A2" $1,000 The Mortgage Link Single Largest Tuna - Daily** Level 2
Added Level "B1" $500 Regulator Marine Heaviest Stringer- Daily ** Level 1
Added Level "B2" $1,000 PYY Marine Heaviest Stringer - Daily** Level 2
Added Level "C" $500 Cape Horn Dolphin/Wahoo- Daily Winner Takes All** (Largest single either Dolphin or Wahoo)
Added Level "D1" $500 Harbor Court On the Board Reward **** Level 1
Added Level "D2" $1,500 Cato Wholesale Fuels the Board Reward **** Level 2
Added Level "E1" $500 Yellowfin Boats 50/30/20 Split* Level 1
Added Level "E2" $1,000 American Fishing Wire 50/30/20 Split* Level 2
Added Level "E3" $3,000 Twisted Tea 50/30/20 Split* Level 3
Added Level "F" $1,000 Ocean City Fishing Center NO SONAR 50/30/20 Split *_****
Added Level "G" $3,000 Micky Fins NO SONAR- Winner Takes All*_****
Added Level "H" $3,000 Tawes Brothers- Winner Takes All*
Added Level "I" $4,000 Sunset Grille SONAR ONLY- Winner Takes All*
Added Level "J" $4,000 Carter Cat Heaviest Stringer Pro Jackpot - Winner Takes All
Added Level "K" $5,000 Huk Performance Apparel Pro Jackpot Single Largest Tuna - Winner Takes All
Added Level "L" $1,000 Atlantic Tackle Terrific Tuna (First 200lb Tuna)
Added Level "M" $1,500 Squidnation Boats 37' & Under - Winner Takes All*
Added Level "N" $ 2,500 Costa Sunglasses 38'-52' - Winner Takes All*
Added Level "O" $3,500 Intrinsic Yacht & Ship Boats 53' & Up - Winner Takes All*
Added Level "P" $500 Bluewater Yacht Sales Single Largest Bluefin Tuna
Added Level "Q1" $500 Baitmasters Single Largest Dolphin- Winner Takes All Level 1
Added Level "Q2" $1,000 Hooked On OC Single Largest Dolphin-Winner Takes All Level 2
Added Level "R" $500 Route 113 Boat Sales Single Largest Wahoo
Added Level "S" $500 Alera Group - 50/50 Split***

* 50% to Single Largest and 50% Heaviest Stringer
** ADDED LEVELS A & B BASED OFF YOUR DAY 1 & DAY 2 VS. COMPETITORS DAY 1 & DAY 2
*** 50% to Charity, 50% Single Largest Tuna
**** Pays out 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in both Single Largest Tuna and Heaviest Stringer

The total purse will be divided by three (3) days. Each day's purse will be split evenly among those winning for that day. If there are no winners for a particular day, the un-won prize money will be split evenly among the purses of the remaining days. In the event that there are no winners on the last day (Sunday), the un-won prize money will be evenly split among the previous 2 day's winners. If there are no winners for the entire tournament, the money will be carried over to 2027.

Example: Let's say the total purse for the "Leaderboard Lotto" B Reward is $54,000.00. That figure would be divided by 3 (three days) giving each day a purse of $18,000. Those who are in this Calcutta and remain on the leaderboard at the end of each days weigh-in will evenly split the purse for that day. If there is only one winner, he would take the entire $18,000. Two winners would get $9,000 each and so on.

***** Levels F & G are exclusively for vessels that ARE NOT equipped with Omni Directional Sonar.

Added Levels: E1, E2, E3, F,G, H, M, N, and O - Can only win in one (1) category, Single Largest or Heaviest Stringer, not both.

ACROSS THE BOARD TOTAL WITHOUT SONAR

53' and Up - $35,0000
38' to 52' - $34,000
37' and Under - $33,000

ACROSS THE BOARD TOTAL WITH SONAR

53' and Up - $35,000
38' to 52' - $34,000
37' and Under - $33,000

All fees reflect 5% cash discount. If paying by credit card, add 5%.