Inshore · 21st Annual

Flounder Pounder

Bahia Marina’s annual one-day flounder pounder—family-friendly early-fall inshore day; fish your own boat or rent a skiff, skimmer, or pontoon from the marina.

September 13, 2026 (one-day; verify weigh hours with Bahia)

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About this tournament

The Flounder Pounder (21st annual) is Bahia Marina’s September flounder contest on September 13, 2026. Bahia’s tournament page frames it as a fun, kid-friendly one-day event—lighter logistics than August billfish weeks, but still a real weigh-in day on the midtown bayside campus.

You may fish from your own boat or rent a skiff, skimmer, or pontoon from the marina if you wish—call 410-289-7473 early if you need a rental on a busy September Saturday. Confirm launch, return, and weigh-hour windows in the live packet; do not assume last year’s clock.

It sits one day after the Sept. 11 Memorial Spot Tournament at Ocean City Fishing Center. Crews sometimes fish both weekends, but they are separate entries, scales, and hosts—Bahia vs OCFC. The same Bahia campus also hosts the June DU Derby and August Poor Girl’s Open.

Summer flounder (fluke) size, season, and creel rules still apply unless the tournament publishes a permitted exception—verify with Maryland DNR and the marina before you ice a fish for the scale. See fishing regulations and inshore bay.

Bayside midtown parking at 2107 Herring Way remains the planning constraint—Fish Tales restaurant traffic overlaps tournament evenings. Pair with fishing reports for bait and tide homework.

At a glance

  • Host: Bahia Marina
  • Venue: Bahia Marina
  • Address: 2107 Herring Way, Ocean City MD 21842
  • Format: One-day Bahia flounder tournament; private boat or marina skiff/skimmer/pontoon rentals; verify weigh hours, entry fee, and measurement rules with Bahia (410-289-7473).
  • Target species: Summer flounder (fluke)
  • Phone: 410-289-7473

For spectators

  • Ask Bahia whether the scale area is open to non-entered guests and families.
  • Midtown bayside parking remains the main visitor constraint—arrive early if kids want to see weigh-ins.

For anglers & crews

  • Reserve a skiff, skimmer, or pontoon early if you need a marina rental.
  • Confirm size, season, and creel rules before icing a fish for the scale.
  • Do not assume Spot Tournament registration or rules cover this event.

Planning tips

  • Pad marina and Route 50 minutes—tournament weeks compress West Ocean City and inlet corridors.
  • Book lodging early; billfish and tuna weeks stack with summer beach demand.
  • Confirm weigh-in windows and public viewing rules with the host marina before you promise kids a “scale night.”
  • Bring kid-friendly shade, snacks, and a flexible weigh-in plan.
  • Check tides the night before—flounder days reward homework more than horsepower.

Map (approximate)

Open larger map (OpenStreetMap) — Approximate location; confirm exact gate or venue with organizers.

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FAQs

Does OCEANCITY.MD sell entries for the Flounder Pounder?
No—register only through the official tournament or host marina channels linked on this page. We publish planning context, not entry desks.
Will this tournament affect my recreational charter day?
Often yes near host docks—weigh-in crowds, trailer traffic, and reserved slips can slow staging. Ask your captain, and keep a non-tournament backup window. See charter trip picker and marinas.
Can I rent a boat for the tournament?
Bahia states anglers may fish from a private boat or rent a skiff, skimmer, or pontoon from the marina. Confirm availability and tournament rules directly with Bahia (410-289-7473).
Is this the Worcester Chamber flounder tournament?
No. The Chamber flounder event is a separate June listing. Flounder Pounder is Bahia’s September contest.

Sources

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