Blue marlin fishing out of Ocean City, Maryland is a summer offshore fishery. Boats fish blues on the same grounds as white marlin, by trolling and kite fishing. Two tournaments out of this port target blue marlin: the MidAtlantic Cup Blue Marlin Tournament and the White Marlin Open.
When blue marlin are off Ocean City
The season here is summer. My Cin’s target species change to billfish and tunas in July, so billfish and tunas share the same summer window. For how this fits the wider regional season, see blue marlin across the Atlantic Northeast (see also the Atlantic Northeast offshore fishing guide).
- Season: summer
- Switch point: July, when My Cin moves to billfish and tunas
- Overlap: billfish and tunas share the same summer window
Where Ocean City boats run for blue marlin
Boats run offshore for blue marlin and fish the same grounds as white marlin. Anyone who already fishes white marlin out of this port is on water that blues also use.
How blue marlin are fished out of Ocean City
Local boats fish blue marlin by trolling and kite fishing. Tackle, spreads and rigging are covered in our blue marlin fishing guide.
Trolling
Trolling is one of the two methods used locally. Many crews already run it on the white marlin grounds.
Kite fishing
Kite fishing is the other method used locally out of Ocean City.
Who fishes for blue marlin out of Ocean City
Two tournaments out of Ocean City target blue marlin.
| Tournament | Usual timing |
|---|---|
| MidAtlantic Cup Blue Marlin Tournament | July |
| White Marlin Open | August |
MidAtlantic Cup Blue Marlin Tournament
The MidAtlantic Cup Blue Marlin Tournament is usually held in July.
White Marlin Open
The White Marlin Open is usually held in August and includes blue marlin out of Ocean City.
FAQ about blue marlin fishing out of Ocean City
When is blue marlin season out of Ocean City?
Summer. My Cin’s target species change to billfish and tunas in July.
Where do Ocean City boats fish for blue marlin?
Offshore, on the same grounds as white marlin.
How is blue marlin fished out of Ocean City?
Local boats use trolling and kite fishing.
Which tournaments target blue marlin out of Ocean City?
The MidAtlantic Cup Blue Marlin Tournament, usually in July, and the White Marlin Open, usually in August.
Where are the rules for blue marlin out of Ocean City?
Maryland’s regulations and the federal Atlantic billfish rules apply. Check both before fishing.
