Ocean City, MD
Mackerel fishing charters in Ocean City, MD
3 charters found
Compare 35 fishing charters in Ocean City, Maryland — deep sea, offshore & big game and inshore & flats trips, targeting flounder & fluke, tuna and marlin. See prices, trip lengths and reviews, then book with the captain or a trusted platform.
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Fishing in Ocean City
Ocean City, Maryland calls itself the “White Marlin Capital of the World,” and every August the White Marlin Open — one of the biggest billfish tournaments anywhere — fills the harbor. But there’s a lot more to fishing here than marlin: back bays, the inlet, nearshore wrecks and the deep offshore canyons all sit within reach.
Offshore and the canyons
About 60 miles offshore, underwater canyons such as the Baltimore and Washington canyons attract white and blue marlin, yellowfin and bigeye tuna, mahi-mahi and wahoo in summer. Canyon trips are long days on the water, and they’re what made Ocean City famous.
Wrecks and nearshore
Closer to shore, wrecks and reefs hold black sea bass, tautog and flounder. Head boats run daily bottom-fishing trips at a per-person price — an easy, affordable way to get out.
Back bays and the inlet
Assawoman and Sinepuxent bays behind the island are known for flounder and are calm enough for kids. The inlet and the Route 50 bridge hold striped bass (rockfish), bluefish and tautog, especially in spring and fall.
Good to know
Maryland charter boats are licensed to cover their passengers; ask your captain to be sure. Seasons and limits for striped bass, flounder, sea bass and tuna change regularly — check Maryland DNR and NOAA Fisheries if you’re after a particular species.
Best time to go
Summer is peak season in Ocean City: July and August bring white marlin, tuna and mahi-mahi to the offshore canyons. Late spring and early summer are good for flounder in the bays and sea bass on the wrecks; fall brings striped bass and bluefish to the inlet, and tautog fishing continues into the colder months.
What you can catch
Nearby fishing towns
- Berlin4 mi · 2 charters
- Ocean View, DE15 mi · 1 charter
- Rehoboth Beach, DE20 mi · 8 charters
- Salisbury30 mi · 1 charter
- Lewes, DE31 mi · 5 charters
- Chincoteague, VA34 mi · 3 charters
Questions about fishing in Ocean City, MD
What fish can you catch in Ocean City, MD?
Local captains most often target flounder & fluke, tuna, marlin, mahi-mahi, wahoo and rockfish & lingcod. What’s biting depends on the season — ask your captain when you book.
What kinds of fishing trips are available?
In Ocean City, MD you can book deep sea (17), offshore & big game (12), inshore & flats (11) and party boat (6) charters.
When is the best time to go fishing in Ocean City, MD?
Summer is peak season in Ocean City: July and August bring white marlin, tuna and mahi-mahi to the offshore canyons. Late spring and early summer are good for flounder in the bays and sea bass on the wrecks; fall brings striped bass and bluefish to the inlet, and tautog fishing continues into the colder months.
Do I need a fishing license?
Licensed charter boats usually cover their guests’ fishing licenses — check the listing or ask the captain before your trip.
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