It’s officially summer, the first white marlin in Ocean City was caught by the Wrecker over the weekend! Check out our interview with Captain Bobby Layton of the Wrecker and angler Hannah Melvin on catching the first white marlin of the season in Ocean City!
Entering our 38th anniversary in 2025, the Ocean City Tuna Tournament has become the nation’s largest tuna tournament with a record payout that eclipsed $1,000,000 in each of the last two years! Boats of all sizes from up and down the East Coast have traveled to Ocean City, Maryland to not only fish in our vast ocean, but to also compete for big money in this first-class event. The three day event is full of anticipation, excitement and fun for all. If you’re into competitive fishing, a good time, lots of cash, and a specialized way to promote your business, the annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament has it all. For more information about the Ocean City Tuna Tournament check out our Tournament Website!
Cash payouts of over $1,000,000
Largest Tuna Tournament in the nation
Weigh-ins make for a great family event
Boats from all over and all sizes competing for big money
Over 130 protected slips each with water and electricity
Within minutes of the inlet with easy access to the ocean and no bridges
No tidal surge
Accommodating Vessels up to 65’
Transients Welcome
Boat lifts accommodating vessels up to 40’
Transient Slips
Accommodating vessels up to 65’
Daily, weekly, and monthly rates available
Seasonal Slips
Season runs from April 15th until October 31st
Electric fee not included in slip price, electric is metered and charged monthly
Boat Lifts
Boat lifts accommodating boats up to 46’, 24,000 lbs or 30,000 lbs. Boat lifts give you the advantage of storing the boat out of the water while at the same time giving you the on demand benefit of access to the water 24/7.
All slip holders have access to the marina’s amenities
Travelift
Our travel lift can handle most vessels 25′ and over; staffed by experienced, licensed professionals. We have flexible arrangements and offer winter storage. Call marina for pricing.
The Ocean City Fishing Center has an extensive list of approved contractors who are allowed to work on the property. Approved contractors have fulfilled the requirements to perform services on the property. If you wish to use a contractor not on this list please have them contact the marina office prior to scheduling any service in order to verify they have the necessary license, insurance, and complete the outside contractor agreement. Click on the link below for a printable list of all approved contractors!
Notice to Mariners Transiting Ocean City Inlet (West), Sinupuxent Bay, and Commercial Harbor. USACOE recently dredged the federal channel of Ocean City Inlet, including the approach to the commercial harbor. This dredge effort dramatically improved the federal channel in this area. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐒). In the area immediately south of the federal channel, in the area of markers #11 & 13. All vessels should be aware of this area. See Photo for Reference
Note: this is a temporary issue that will be addressed when the Army Corps hopper Bargo dredge “Murden” returns to the area after completing its refit.