Complete coverage of the 2022 White Marlin Open in Ocean City, Maryland

The White Marlin Open kicks off in 2022 on August 8 as hundreds of boats compete for millions of dollars in prize money.

The white marlins are the big prize, though blue marlins, tuna, dolphin and wahoo are on the table as well. The tournament added a swordfish category this year after the Maryland Department of Natural Resources implemented restrictions on shortfin mako shark fishing.

You can watch a livestream of the weigh-ins every night starting at 4 p.m. from Monday through Friday at the link below.

Livestream: Watch live video of the weigh-ins at 4 p.m. here

White Marlin Open Day 4

Thursday is shaping up to be another busy day on the water with more than 350 boats heading out. Stay with us for all the breaking news out of Ocean City.

Leaderboard: Find out who's on top after Day 3 at the White Marlin Open

White Marlin Open Day 3

It was a quiet day on the water Tuesday, so not much has changed in the leaderboard, but Wednesday promises to be more exciting with hundreds of boats back on the water.

Live updates: White Marlin Open heats up on Day 3 with 279 boats hitting water

Leaderboard: See who's in the lead after Day 2 of the 2022 White Marlin Open

White Marlin Open Day 2

A massive tuna took the spotlight on Day 1 of the tournament. Follow our liveblog for Day 2 for all the latest news and get caught up on who's leading the tournament at the links below.

Live blog: White Marlin Open Day 2

Leaderboard: Who's on top after Day 1 of the White Marlin Open

Catch of the day: A truly gigantic tuna wows the crowd

White Marlin Open Day 1

Follow our Monday liveblog for all the updates from the opening day of the tournament at the link below.

LIVE BLOG: White Marlin Open Day 1

A 775 pound blue marlin was caught by Dave Cash on Seven at the White Marlin Open Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, on Harbour Island in Ocean City, Maryland.
A 775 pound blue marlin was caught by Dave Cash on Seven at the White Marlin Open Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, on Harbour Island in Ocean City, Maryland.

What you need to know about the White Marlin Open?

Read our guide on this year's tournament and the changes from last year.

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Is Michael Jordan in the 2022 White Marlin Open?

The NBA all-time great is back for the White Marlin Open and always draws a crowd. He also participated last week in the Huk Big Fish Classic, which had a total purse of $1 million.

Jordan reeled in a 91.5-pound swordfish that had him briefly atop the leaderboard until someone brougt in a 170.5-pound behemoth later that day. Read more at the links below.

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This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: White Marlin Open 2022 billfish tournament underway in Ocean City