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Ocean City, Maryland

Ocean City, MD Fishing Charters

13 charter captains and guides fishing from Ocean City and West Ocean City, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

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Ocean City fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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A-Dare Inshore Fishing Charter

12806 Sunset Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842

Capt. Dennis Ward22 ft Bulls Bay (per Sunset Marina fleet page)Up to 4 guests

InshoreBay

Targets: Striped bass, Flounder, Bluefish

2-Hour Trip (3 people) $2753-Hour Trip (3 people) $3754-Hour Trip (4 people) $475
(561) 379-4679Website

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Chasin' Tides Charters

307 Dorchester Street (Slip 10), Ocean City, MD 21842

Capt. Chase Eberle28 ft Dusky; 35 ft Custom Crusader; 29 ft Chawk

InshoreOffshoreBayWreck

Targets: Flounder, Bluefish, Black sea bass, Tautog, Yellowfin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Golden tilefish, Mako shark

(443) 987-0727Website

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Lucky Break Charters

Frontier Town, West Ocean City (mailing: 8428 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, MD 21811)

Capt. Jason32 ft custom (Joey Miller build), Honda 250Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreBay

Targets: Flounder, Speckled trout, Croaker, Bluefish, Redfish, Striped bass, Tautog

Bay fishing 2 hr $350Bay fishing 3 hr $450Bay fishing 4 hr $550+1 more on their site
(443) 513-2006Website

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The Natural (Natural Charters)

Sunset Marina, Ocean City (offshore trips); home base Deale, MD

Capt. Rich Gallagher47 ft Daytona Sport-fishermanUp to 6 guests

Offshore

Targets: Bluefin tuna, White marlin

Makeup charter (per angler, 6-person minimum) $400
(301) 704-7231Website

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West Ocean City

Capt. Austin Ensor54 ft Taylor Made Custom Sportfish, twin Cat C18Up to 6 guests

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Yellowfin tuna, White marlin, Blue marlin, Wahoo, Swordfish

12 hour Day Trip $4,30024 Hour $7,95036 Hour $8,950
(443) 392-4926Website

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Saltwater Adventures

Bahia Marina, 2107 Herring Way, Slip #5, Ocean City, MD 21842

Capt. Tony Battista25 ft custom center console 'Kashmir'

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreOffshoreBayWreck

Targets: Flounder, Striped bass, Bluefish, Black sea bass, Tautog, Triggerfish, Scup

(443) 235-9696Website

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White Lightning Charters

Sunset Marina, 12911 Sunset Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842

Capt. Troy Salmon61 ft Lightning Sport Fish, twin C-18Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Mako shark

Full Day Offshore Trip $3,70010 Hour Shark $3,15030 Hour Overnight $5,150
(757) 377-9655Website

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Ocean City?

How the 13 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Deep sea and offshore boats

Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.

Usually after: Tautog, Flounder, Bluefish, Black sea bass.

Deep sea fishing in Ocean City: all 9 boats →

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Inshore and bay guides

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

Usually after: Flounder, Bluefish, Striped bass, Tautog.

Inshore fishing charters in Ocean City: all 6 guides →

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Party boats

Party boats (head boats) sell spots per person, bait and tackle included. They are the cheapest way onto the water, and the crew helps beginners.

Usually after: Black sea bass, Summer flounder, Tautog, Blueline tilefish.

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Today on the water

Conditions in Ocean City right now

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Live from NOAA tide station 8570255, NOAA station 8570283, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Ocean City.

Full tide table and what is biting: Ocean City fishing report.

Seasons

What is biting in Ocean City, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Black sea bass
Summer flounder
Tautog
Striped bass
Bluefin tuna

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: dnr.maryland.gov, morningstarfishing.com, ocmdfishing.com, naturalcharters.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Ocean City: local notes

Maryland's Coastal Bays behind Ocean City are nursery areas for summer flounder, black sea bass, weakfish and bluefish; DNR lists tautog, black sea bass and summer flounder as abundant close to shore

Source: dnr.maryland.gov

Holders of a federal Black Sea Bass Charter/Party permit must follow the stricter federal rules (15 in. minimum, 5 fish) even in Maryland state waters

Source: dnr.maryland.gov

Much of the offshore sportfishing fleet docks at Sunset Marina, 12911 Sunset Ave in West Ocean City

Source: ocsunsetmarina.com

Nearshore wreck and reef trips work local artificial reef sites such as the Bass Grounds

Source: ocsaltwater.com

Ocean City's bayside headboat The Angler sails from Talbot Street downtown

Source: angleroc.net

Questions

Ocean City fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Ocean City?

We list 13 charter captains and guides fishing from Ocean City and West Ocean City, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Ocean City?

5 of the 13 operators listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on trip length, the boat and how far offshore you go, so confirm with the captain.

What fish can you catch in Ocean City?

The species Ocean City captains list most often are Flounder, Bluefish, Striped bass, Tautog, Black sea bass and Yellowfin tuna. In October, the season calendar above shows Black sea bass in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Maryland?

People on a licensed charter boat run by a Maryland licensed fishing guide can fish without individual licenses. A Maryland resident annual license is $32 and a nonresident annual license $55. Maryland fishing license prices and rules.

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No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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