Inshore · 25th Annual

Sept. 11th Memorial Spot Tournament

A 25th annual one-day Ocean City Fishing Center spot tournament with a September 11 memorial focus.

September 12, 2026

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Confirm entry fees, lines-out times, and public weigh-in access with organizers before you travel. Status uses US Eastern calendar dates.

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About this tournament

The Sept. 11th Memorial Spot Tournament is a one-day, 25th annual September 12 event at Ocean City Fishing Center.

Its memorial framing should shape participant and visitor conduct, including any observance that organizers add to the day.

Spot are inshore fish, so tides, bait, and legal retention rules may matter more than offshore travel planning.

Confirm the entry desk, weigh-in hours, and any memorial schedule with OCFC before leaving the dock.

Pair the day with inshore bay fishing, regulations, and weather.

At a glance

  • Host: Ocean City Fishing Center
  • Venue: Ocean City Fishing Center
  • Format: One-day memorial spot tournament at OC Fishing Center; confirm entry, weigh-in, and memorial-program details with the host.
  • Target species: Spot
  • Phone: 410-213-1121

For spectators

  • Public scale access is not clearly marketed; confirm before bringing a group.
  • Allow room for a respectful memorial component if scheduled.

For anglers & crews

  • Check current retention rules for spot.
  • Ask OCFC about exact weigh-in and return procedures.

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.”
  • Plan tides and bait before tournament morning.
  • Keep the event's memorial purpose central to conduct at the marina.

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FAQs

Does OCEANCITY.MD sell entries for the Sept. 11th Memorial Spot Tournament?
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.
Is this an offshore tournament?
No. It is listed as a one-day spot event at Ocean City Fishing Center.

Sources

OCEANCITY.MD does not operate these tournaments. Always verify rules, fees, and public access with organizers.

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