OCEAN PINES–

The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce’s 6th annual Flounder Fishing Tournament on Aug. 3 is a relaxing, fun contest where participants can fish from the shore, pier, private boat, flounder party boats or charter boats, really anywhere in Maryland Coastal waters between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The tournament excludes the Chesapeake Bay. Fish must be caught within three nautical miles of shore and inland waters to the Delaware and Virginia state lines.

Entrants can bring in legal sized flounder, 17 inches or larger (up to three fish per angler). Weigh-ins will take place at Pines Point Marina from 1-4 p.m. at 869 Yacht Club Drive.

Cash prizes will be awarded for the largest flounder caught. First-place winner will receive $500 and a trophy.

The person who lands the second largest flounder will win $300, and the angler who reels in the third largest flounder will be awarded $100. Additional prizes may be awarded for fourth place and beyond.

There are also calcutta contests which cost $10 to enter. Cash prizes for the first through third largest flounder caught for those who enter.

The first 150 entries also receive a free T-shirt, which will also be available for purchase at the OP Chamber office on Cathell Road or at the weigh-in the day of the tournament for $10.

Awards will be presented at 4:30 p.m. Entry forms are available at the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce or sign up online at OceanPinesChamber.org. Click on “Events” from the home page. Entry fee is $35 per person with discount for multiple fishermen.

For more information, call the Ocean Pines Chamber office at 410-641-5306 or e-mail info@OceanPinesChamber.org.