Battle for the Buckle Tournament
Ocean City, Maryland, USA 🇺🇸
Thu, Jun 25 - Sun, Jun 28, 2026
Tournament Quick Facts
- Total Purse
- $5,000Varies based on fleet size and Calcutta entries (2024 data)
- Entry Fee
- $500
- Typical Fleet
- 21 boats (2024, 2nd annual); 25+ expected 2026
- Dates
- Thu, Jun 25 - Sun, Jun 28, 2026
Moon Phase by Day
🌓 Up the Moon = peak bite building · 🌕 Full Moon = less daytime bite · 🌗 Down the Moon = peak bite building
About
The Battle for the Buckle Tournament takes place in Ocean City from June 25-28, 2026, targeting bigeye tuna, yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, and swordfish across the Northeast waters. With a $5,000 purse available, anglers compete in this four-day offshore event for a chance at meaningful prize money. You've got four days to put fish on the scale and compete against a full fleet of competitors.
Target Species
Registration Details
Early-bird $500 before May 1 (save $250), regular $750. Up to 6 anglers/boat. Registration opens June 25 4-8pm at Sunset Grille.
Visit the official website for full rules, registration details, and more.
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