2026Charles Kratz & Scott Smith Challenge Cup
- Dates
- September 17–19, 2026
- Location
- Ocean City, MD
- Target species
Overview
Ocean City Marlin Club's season-ending billfish release tournament, fished two of three days in mid-September.
The Charles Kratz & Scott Smith Challenge Cup (48th annual in 2026) closes the Ocean City Marlin Club season. It is a release-only billfish tournament: boats fish two of three days and file release reports with the OCMC office nightly, with awards at the clubhouse on the final Saturday.
ScheduleEastern (US) time
- WednesdaySep16September 16, 2026
- 6:00 PM– 8:00 PM
Registration
Ocean City Marlin Club
- ThursdaySep17September 17, 2026
- All day
Fishing Day (2 of 3); release reports 6-8 PM
OCMC office
- FridaySep18September 18, 2026
- All day
Fishing Day (2 of 3); release reports 6-8 PM
OCMC office
- SaturdaySep19September 19, 2026
- All day
Fishing Day (2 of 3); Awards at OCMC Clubhouse
OCMC Clubhouse
Results
Final results are published on the official tournament site.
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