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 6th and receive a $200 Micky Fins Gift Card 
$1,500 Entry Fee July 10, 2025 3pm - 7pm at Ocean City Fishing Center

2025 Atlantic Tackle biggest tuna wins $5,000 gift card.  All base entries eligible for prize.

• Level A $1,000 The Mortgage Link Single Largest Tuna - Daily**
• Level B $1,000 PYY Marine Heaviest Stringer - Daily**
• Level C $500 Harbor Court On the Board Reward "A"****
• Level D $1,500 Cato Wholesale Fuels the Board Reward "B"****
• Level E $500 Yellowfin Boats 50/30/20 Split*
• Level F $1,000 American Fishing Wire 50/30/20 Split*
• Level G $3,000 Twisted Tea 50/30/20 Split*
• Level H $3,000 Tawes Brothers- Winner Takes All*
• Level I $3,000 Micky Fins Bar and Grill NO SONAR- Winner Takes All^******
• Level J $4,000 Carter Machinery (CAT) Heaviest Stringer Jackpot - Winner Takes All
• Level K $5,000 Huk Performance Apparel Pro Jackpot Single Largest Tuna - Winner Takes All
• Level L $1,500 Squidnation Boats 40' & Under - Winner Takes All*
• Level M $ 2,000 Costa Sunglasses 41'-53' - Winner Takes All*
• Level N $3,000 Intrinsic Yacht & Ship Boats 54' & Up - Winner Takes All*
• Level O $500 Bluewater Yacht Sales Single Largest Bluefin Tuna
• Level P $500 Baitmasters Single Largest Dolphin
• Level Q $500 Rt. 113 Boat Sales Single Largest Wahoo- $86,670 Carryover Money 2023 & 2024
• Level R $500 Alera Group - 50/50 Split*** -2025 Beneficiary Mya Douglas Support Efforts

* 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 2026.

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.

***** Level I is exclusively for vessels that ARE NOT equipped with Omni Directional Sonar.

Added Levels: E, F, G, L, M, N - Can only win in one (1) category, Single Largest or Heaviest Stringer, not both.

ACROSS THE BOARD TOTAL WITHOUT SONAR

52' and Up - $27,000
36' to 51' - $26,000
35' and Under - $25,500

ACROSS THE BOARD TOTAL WITH SONAR

52' and Up - $30,000
36' to 51' - $29,000
35' and Under - $28,500

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