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Best places to fish in Ocean City

39 listings · ranked by rating & reviews · updated 2026

Ocean City is Maryland's premier fishing port and calls itself the White Marlin Capital of the World, home of one of the biggest billfish tournaments anywhere. The marquee trips are long offshore canyon runs to the edge of the shelf, where captains troll for white and blue marlin, yellowfin and bigeye tuna, mahi and wahoo through the summer. Closer in, boats work the wrecks and reefs for sea bass and flounder, and the back bays give up flounder on lighter tackle. Come fall, striped bass, known here as rockfish, move through as they migrate south. Wreck and bay trips are the accessible, budget-friendly option; the canyon tuna and marlin runs are full-day or overnight efforts for serious offshore anglers. Summer is the offshore peak. Confirm the boat, trip length and split before you book. The operators below are ranked by Google review volume and rating.

Typical fishing charter cost in Ocean City

A half-day inshore charter in Ocean City typically runs $500-$1600 per trip - smaller boats and shorter trips at the low end, offshore and full-day trips toward the top. Rates vary by boat and party size - confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the operator.

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Fishing Charters (18) Public Fishing Spots (6) Fishing Piers (9) Bait & Tackle Shops (10) Fishing Guides (2) Marinas & Boat Ramps (11)

Top-rated fishing in Ocean City

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    Oceanic Fishing Pier
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    Oceanic Fishing Pier

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing pier in Ocean City, MD · 4.6★ (703).

    ★ 4.6 · 703View →
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    Chasin Tides Charters
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    Chasin Tides Charters

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing charter in Ocean City, MD · 4.9★ (336).

    ★ 4.9 · 336View →
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    AFishing Listing
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    Assateague Market

    Ocean City Md

    Convenience store in Berlin, MD · 4.3★ (315).

    ★ 4.3 · 315View →
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    OC Fishing Pier
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    OC Fishing Pier

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing pier in Ocean City, MD · 4.7★ (279).

    ★ 4.7 · 279View →
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    The Ocean Princess
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    The Ocean Princess

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing charter in Ocean City, MD · 4.7★ (261).

    ★ 4.7 · 261View →
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    Miss Ocean City Fishing
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    Miss Ocean City Fishing

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing charter in Ocean City, MD · 4.8★ (253).

    ★ 4.8 · 253View →
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    Fenwick Tackle
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    Fenwick Tackle

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing store in Fenwick Island, MD · 4.7★ (249).

    ★ 4.7 · 249View →
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    9th Street Fishing Pier
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    9th Street Fishing Pier

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing pier in Ocean City, MD · 4.4★ (236).

    ★ 4.4 · 236View →
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    Atlantic Tackle
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    Atlantic Tackle

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing store in Ocean City, MD · 4.7★ (221).

    ★ 4.7 · 221View →
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    BFishing Listing
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    Beach Bum West-O

    Ocean City Md

    Motel in Ocean City, MD · 4.2★ (214).

    ★ 4.2 · 214View →
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    Sunset Marina
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    Sunset Marina

    Ocean City Md

    Marina in Ocean City, MD · 4.7★ (208).

    ★ 4.7 · 208View →
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    Happy Hooker Bay Fishing
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    Happy Hooker Bay Fishing

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing charter in Ocean City, MD · 4.3★ (139).

    ★ 4.3 · 139View →
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    Hook'em & Cook'em Outfitters
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    Hook'em & Cook'em Outfitters

    Ocean City Md

    Hunting and fishing store in Bethany Beach, MD · 4.7★ (131).

    ★ 4.7 · 131View →
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    Assateague Island State Park Boat Ramp
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    Assateague Island State Park Boat Ramp

    Ocean City Md

    Boat ramp in Berlin, MD · 4.7★ (119).

    ★ 4.7 · 119View →
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    Ocean City Fishing Center
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    Ocean City Fishing Center

    Ocean City Md

    Marina in Ocean City, MD · 4.4★ (117).

    ★ 4.4 · 117View →
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    Public Fishing Pier
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    Public Fishing Pier

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing pier in Bishopville, MD · 4.5★ (112).

    ★ 4.5 · 112View →
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    White Marlin Marina
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    White Marlin Marina

    Ocean City Md

    Marina in Ocean City, MD · 4.5★ (112).

    ★ 4.5 · 112View →
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    Dusk to Dawn Bowfishing
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    Dusk to Dawn Bowfishing

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing charter in Ocean City, MD · 5★ (111).

    ★ 5 · 111View →
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    Tortuga Bay Fishing
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    Tortuga Bay Fishing

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing charter in Ocean City, MD · 4.7★ (102).

    ★ 4.7 · 102View →
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    Pines Point Marina
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    Pines Point Marina

    Ocean City Md

    Marina in Ocean Pines, MD · 4.7★ (98).

    ★ 4.7 · 98View →
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    Angler Deep Sea Fishing
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    Angler Deep Sea Fishing

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing charter in Ocean City, MD · 4.8★ (95).

    ★ 4.8 · 95View →
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    Jim's Bait & Tackle
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    Jim's Bait & Tackle

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing store in Frankford, MD · 4.9★ (87).

    ★ 4.9 · 87View →
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    Morning Star Fishing
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    Morning Star Fishing

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing charter in Ocean City, MD · 4.8★ (86).

    ★ 4.8 · 86View →
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    Bottom Bouncer Fishing
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    Bottom Bouncer Fishing

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing charter in Ocean City, MD · 4.9★ (83).

    ★ 4.9 · 83View →
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    West Ocean City Boat Ramp
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    West Ocean City Boat Ramp

    Ocean City Md

    Boat ramp in Ocean City, MD · 4.6★ (80).

    ★ 4.6 · 80View →
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    Fin Chaser Sportfishing Charters
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    Fin Chaser Sportfishing Charters

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing charter in Ocean City, MD · 4.7★ (75).

    ★ 4.7 · 75View →
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    Route 54 Watersports (Fenwick Island Delaware)
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    Route 54 Watersports (Fenwick Island Delaware)

    Ocean City Md

    Water sports equipment rental service in Selbyville, MD · 4.2★ (71).

    ★ 4.2 · 71View →
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    Bahia Marina and Tackle Shop
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    Bahia Marina and Tackle Shop

    Ocean City Md

    Marina in Ocean City, MD · 4.7★ (69).

    ★ 4.7 · 69View →
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    Old Ferry Landing
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    Old Ferry Landing

    Ocean City Md

    Boat ramp in Berlin, MD · 4.9★ (67).

    ★ 4.9 · 67View →
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    Free Fishing Pier
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    Free Fishing Pier

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing pier in Ocean City, MD · 4.5★ (62).

    ★ 4.5 · 62View →
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    Ocean City Girl
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    Ocean City Girl

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing charter in Ocean City, MD · 4.7★ (61).

    ★ 4.7 · 61View →
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    Fenwick Island State Park Boat Ramp
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    Fenwick Island State Park Boat Ramp

    Ocean City Md

    Boat ramp in Fenwick Island, MD · 4.8★ (56).

    ★ 4.8 · 56View →
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    Get Sum Charters
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    Get Sum Charters

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing charter in Ocean City, MD · 4.9★ (48).

    ★ 4.9 · 48View →
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    SFishing Listing
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    South Point Boat Ramp

    Ocean City Md

    Boat ramp in Berlin, MD · 4.8★ (45).

    ★ 4.8 · 45View →
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    OC Guide Service
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    OC Guide Service

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing charter in Ocean City, MD · 5★ (38).

    ★ 5 · 38View →
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    Salt Grass Point
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    Salt Grass Point

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing pier in Bishopville, MD · 4.2★ (10).

    ★ 4.2 · 10View →
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    Frontier Town Fishing Pier
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    Frontier Town Fishing Pier

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing pier in Berlin, MD · 4.9★ (8).

    ★ 4.9 · 8View →
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    Bayside Boardwalk- Cambria
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    Bayside Boardwalk- Cambria

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing pier in Ocean City, MD · 5★ (2).

    ★ 5 · 2View →
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    Chicago Avenue Fishing Pier
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    Chicago Avenue Fishing Pier

    Ocean City Md

    Fishing pier in Ocean City, MD · 4★ (1).

    ★ 4 · 1View →

FAQ

Fishing in Ocean City - common questions

How much does a fishing charter cost in Ocean City? +
Ocean City charters typically run about $500-$1,600 depending on the trip. Sea bass and flounder wreck trips are the most affordable; full-day canyon runs for tuna and marlin sit at the very top because of the long offshore distance, fuel and crew. Party boats are cheaper per person. Confirm the all-in price with the operator.
What is a canyon trip out of Ocean City? +
A canyon trip is a long run offshore to the deep-water canyons at the edge of the continental shelf, often 60 miles or more. Captains troll and chunk for yellowfin and bigeye tuna, white and blue marlin, mahi and wahoo. These are full-day or overnight trips and depend heavily on the weather.
When can you catch rockfish in Ocean City? +
Striped bass, called rockfish locally, are mainly a fall and early winter target as they migrate down the coast. Summer is all about offshore tuna and marlin in the canyons, while sea bass and flounder over the wrecks and in the back bays fish well through the warmer months.