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MidAtlantic Cup Blue Marlin Tournament

By Breakpoint Team

When: Usually July
Host port: Ocean City
Organizer: South Jersey Tournaments
Species: Blue marlin
Format: Open boundaries from Sandy Hook, NJ to Virginia Beach, VA; boats may leave from any inlet at any time. Winner-take-all for the heaviest qualifying blue marlin, with an optional Calcutta.

Only first place is awarded, for the heaviest qualifying blue marlin. The 2026 listing calls it the 8th annual.

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Usually June
Battle for the Buckle
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Species: TunaSwordfishThresher shark
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DU Derby at Bahia Marina
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Organizer's site for DU Derby at Bahia Marina (opens in a new tab)
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Ocean City Marlin Club Small Boat Tournament
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Tuna and Tiaras
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Huk Big Fish Classic
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Organizer's site for Huk Big Fish Classic (opens in a new tab)
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Marlins for Mason
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