
2026The MidAtlantic
- Dates
- August 16–21, 2026
- Location
- Cape May, NJ
- Target species
Overview
Two-port white and blue marlin tournament run out of Canyon Club Marina in Cape May, NJ and Sunset Marina in Ocean City, MD, with boats fishing three of five days.
The MidAtlantic (35th annual in 2026) is produced by South Jersey Tournaments and fished simultaneously from Cape May, New Jersey (Canyon Club Resort Marina) and Ocean City, Maryland (Sunset Marina). Boats select three of five available fish days and must fish within 125 miles of the Cape May Sea Buoy.
Points are awarded for white and blue marlin releases and weighed fish, with tuna, wahoo and dolphin categories. Weigh-ins run 5-9 PM at both marinas on each fish day; the 2025 event paid out over $875,000 to the top boat.
ScheduleEastern (US) time
- SundayAug16August 16, 2026
- 1:00 PM– 4:30 PM
Late Registration, Calcutta Entries, Welcome Cocktail Party
Canyon Club Marina (Cape May) / Sunset Marina (Ocean City, MD)
- 3:30 PM
Captains' Meeting
Canyon Club Marina / Sunset Marina
- MondayAug17August 17, 2026
- 8:00 AM– 3:30 PM
Available Fish Day (fish 3 of 5)
Weigh-in 5:00-9:00 PM at Canyon Club Marina and Sunset Marina
- TuesdayAug18August 18, 2026
- 8:00 AM– 3:30 PM
Available Fish Day (fish 3 of 5)
Weigh-in 5:00-9:00 PM
- WednesdayAug19August 19, 2026
- 8:00 AM– 3:30 PM
Available Fish Day (fish 3 of 5)
Weigh-in 5:00-9:00 PM
- ThursdayAug20August 20, 2026
- 8:00 AM– 3:30 PM
Available Fish Day (fish 3 of 5)
Weigh-in 5:00-9:00 PM
- FridayAug21August 21, 2026
- 8:00 AM– 3:30 PM
Available Fish Day (fish 3 of 5)
Weigh-in 5:00-9:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Dockside Dining, Entertainment and Awards Ceremony
Canyon Club Marina / Sunset Marina
Results
Final results are published on the official tournament site.
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Tournament status and quick actions
- 2027
- 2026

