Bottom Bouncer Fishing
Bottom Bouncer Fishing
Looking for an angling adventure in beautiful Ocean City, MD? Bottom Bouncer Fishing is here to provide you with a safe, affordable, and action-packed fishing trip. Capt. John Foreman is the man behind the helm of the “Bottom Bouncer,” and he warmly welcomes anglers of all ages and skill levels on board.
Capt. John has over 3 decades of angling experience on these waters. When he was a teenager, he couldn’t wait for each day at school to end, so he could grab his rod and reels and head out to the water! Now, he draws on his years of experience to introduce guests to what Ocean City has to offer. Want to battle notorious Shark species? Capt. John volunteers for the NMFS Apex Predator Program: Shark tagging is a fun and educational activity to experience!
All about the pull on the end of your line? Capt. John says that his favorite sound is a screaming drag, and he’ll happily have you light tackle fishing for Flounder, Shark, Rays, Bluefish, and any fish that is biting, and you can combine fishing with sightseeing, too. Experience is not a problem: hardcore anglers are welcome as well as kids and first-timers. Capt. John believes that you’re never too young or too old to discover a love for fishing!
Each adventure takes place on your captain’s 26’ pilothouse, built to accommodate up to 5 guests. You’ll all be able to fish at the same time, so don’t be afraid to get a friendly competition going. You’ll be joined by friendly and helpful first mate, Hunter, who’ll show you the ropes and be on hand for whatever you need. A 15-20% tip is customary. You’ll find top-notch navigational and safety gear on board, too. Sharks bite all day long, so there is no better time of day to fish. Slack tides slow them down a bit.
Capt.John will make sure you have the finest rods and reels, as well as tackle, premium bait, chum, and a fishing license. They are one of the only charters that specialize in shark fishing! Book Bottom Bouncer Fishing for an unforgettable day on the water!
Looking for an angling adventure in beautiful Ocean City, MD? Bottom Bouncer Fishing is here to provide you with a safe, affordable, and action-packed fishing trip. Capt. John Foreman is the man behind the helm of the “Bottom Bouncer,” and he warmly welcomes anglers of all ages and skill levels on board.
Capt. John has over 3 decades of angling experience on these waters. When he was a teenager, he couldn’t wait for each day at school to end, so he could grab his rod and reels and head out to the water! Now, he draws on his years of experience to introduce guests to what Ocean City has to offer. Want to battle notorious Shark species? Capt. John volunteers for the NMFS Apex Predator Program: Shark tagging is a fun and educational activity to experience!
All about the pull on the end of your line? Capt. John says that his favorite sound is a screaming drag, and he’ll happily have you light tackle fishing for Flounder, Shark, Rays, Bluefish, and any fish that is biting, and you can combine fishing with sightseeing, too. Experience is not a problem: hardcore anglers are welcome as well as kids and first-timers. Capt. John believes that you’re never too young or too old to discover a love for fishing!
Each adventure takes place on your captain’s 26’ pilothouse, built to accommodate up to 5 guests. You’ll all be able to fish at the same time, so don’t be afraid to get a friendly competition going. You’ll be joined by friendly and helpful first mate, Hunter, who’ll show you the ropes and be on hand for whatever you need. A 15-20% tip is customary. You’ll find top-notch navigational and safety gear on board, too. Sharks bite all day long, so there is no better time of day to fish. Slack tides slow them down a bit.
Capt.John will make sure you have the finest rods and reels, as well as tackle, premium bait, chum, and a fishing license. They are one of the only charters that specialize in shark fishing! Book Bottom Bouncer Fishing for an unforgettable day on the water!
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We had an incredible day on the water with Captain John and First Mate Landon! They were fantastic hosts, super patient, and especially great with the kids, making sure everyone felt safe, included, and engaged throughout the entire trip. Our haul was full of surprises—we reeled in plenty of little fish, hooked a truly weird-looking creature that kept everyone talking, pulled up a couple of crabs, and even landed a shark! The excitement on the boat was unmatched. It was a memorable adventure from start to finish, and we can’t wait to book our next trip with them!
Thank you very much for your review. We appreciate the 5 Stars! I'm glad you all had fun and I hope to see you and the fam in the future!
You may not be able to predict or control nature but you CAN control how you treat people and sometimes that’s all that matters! After reading MANY review for different boats offering fishing charters, what stood out the mosg for Bottom Bouncer, Captain John, and first mate Hunter were the extremely positive reviews on them being great guys, funny and knowledgeable (and high fishing success rates for sharks, rays and other fish!). Knowing I would likely solo on this trip, that was very important to me! The reviews were spot on. Even though I’m no stranger to fishing (bass and trout mostly), I knew nothing about being on open waters or shark fishing. Both of these guys were more than open to my questions and teaching me things without man-splaining 😂. Even though I did not catch any sharks (did catch a few other things though 😊), I knew before I even booked the trip that nature is unpredictable and animals don’t care how fancy your equipment is or how smart you are…some days are just not gonna be *your* day. Proof came a few hours after my trip ended with the very next group catching a few sharks of nice size! I wasn’t resentful. I was happy for them! Capt. John and Hunter felt horrible that I didn’t catch a shark but I assured them I knew it wasn’t their fault, that I watched them do everything they could, and that I knew that morning just wasn’t my day 🤷🏼♀️ I still walked away very pleased with the experience and how they treated me. So much so that I told them I’d book another trip ASAP…and I booked within hours! How you treat someone says a thousand words about character and is something a person can control. They are doing this to give people great experiences and lifelong memories, not for money. Those are the people and businesses you want to support and keep going back to! Can’t wait for my second trip later today! Fingers crossed that I get a shark 🤞🏻; one will be more than enough to make me happy! But I know regardless of that, I’m guaranteed to have another great experience!
Thank you for that. I really can't express how much your words mean to me. We will see you soon!
The Fishing 🎣 experience that John and Hunter provided was truly remarkable. With spectacular sights of Dolphins and seals. Although the fishing excursion did not result in catching fish we still formed beautiful memories with our family that we will always cherish and treasure. Thank you for making a good experience even better. We hope that will will remember our family foundly as the Family who left amark on your boat, we will remember you as the individuals who left a lasting mark on our hearts. We look forward to our next years fishing trip with you both. Thank you for creating such a memorable lasting experience for us to hold on to lifelong.
Thank you very much, Doug, and from the heart, I really appreciate the review. We really hope to see you guys wrangle with some sharks on our next trip with much better conditions. Thanks for taking the time to write this review. We'll see you soon!
Captain John and crew Hunter were fantastic! We caught our first shark and some other fish! They were great with making sure we had everything we needed. I took my three sons (12,10,8). I highly recommend them for some big fun fish!!! Easy pickup and drop off. entertaining too. boys had a bathroom to use. answered all my kids questions too! We will definitely use them again! He also took pictures and videos of our catch and we were able to keep some of our catch!
Beautiful day, and it was a pleasure having the kids on and seeing them go nuts. This is why we love it. Thanks again!
Capitan was really trying his best to put us on a fish. We had one really big one that snapped off right by the boat. We even stayed longer on the spot hoping for the last bite. He gave us extra time and really tried. It felt that he was more disappointed then us. We will definitely book him again when in the area. "Polamania Kija" as his friend Jerry will say. Capitan John is the man for Shark/Ray fishing in OC MD.
Thank you Pawel!
FAQs about Bottom Bouncer Fishing
- US $450 per group - 3 Hour Bay Adventure (3 hours)
- US $450 per group - 3 Hour Bay Adventure (3 hours)
- US $500 per group - 3 Hour Bay Ray Experience (3 hours)
- US $500 per group - 3 Hour Bay Ray Experience (3 hours)
- US $500 per group - 3 Hour Bay Ray Experience - 3:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $500 per group - 3 Hour Bay Ray Experience - 4:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $500 per group - 3 Hour Bay Ray Experience - 8:00 AM (3 hours)
- US $550 per group - 4 Hour Bay Adventure (4 hours)
- US $550 per group - 4 Hour Bay Adventure (4 hours)
- US $575 per group - 3 Hour Ocean Shark (3 hours)
- US $575 per group - 3 Hour Ocean Shark - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $575 per group - 3 Hour Ocean Shark (3PM) (3 hours)
- US $575 per group - 3 Hour Ocean Shark (4:15PM) (3 hours)
- US $600 per group - 4 Hour Bay Ray Experience (4 hours)
- US $675 per group - 4 Hour Ocean Shark Evening (4 hours)
- US $675 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Ocean Shark AM (4 hours)
- US $675 per group - 4 hr Ocean Shark (4 hours)
- US $775 per group - 5 Hour Fall Drum + Shark Experience (5 hours)
- US $775 per group - 5 Hour Fall Drum + Shark Experience - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $850 per group - 6 Hour Fall Troll+Drum+Shark (6 hours)
- Toilet Porta-potty, enclosed in cabin for privacy
- Air conditioning Swamp cooler for the very hot days.
- GPS Plus EPIRB
- Fishfinder 2 Fishfinders
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Radar For foggy conditions. 30 mile range.
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Daiwa, Shimano)
- Live bait (Live bait is sometimes used when sharking. )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge for cleaning.)
- Drinks (Bottled water.)
- First mate (Works for tips, 15-20% gratuity. )
- Fishing license (Included )
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle (Our preferred method.)
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Bass (Striped)
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Flounder
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Ray
- Seabass (Black)
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Blue)
- Sheepshead
- Tautog
- Triggerfish (Gray)
- Weakfish
Your captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain John Foreman has over 2 decades of fishing experience under his belt, but only decided to turn these years of experience into a career in 2019. He became a captain because, simply, he loves seeing people catch fish! He believes that people have one life to live and should spend it doing what they love: and what he loves is the thrill of chasing fish and hooking them, especially alongside other anglers and guests. He's local to this area and has been fishing here since he was a kid. When he was a teenager, he could barely wait for school to end so that he could leave and get straight out on the water! He gives his best to put people on fish, and always goes for the catch. Capt. John makes sure he's always aware of currents, tides, and patterns, using these to his advantage, and he's all about safety, too. He treats every trip as if his own family is on board, and he is very easy going and laid-back. He has one main goal: to create memories that will last a long time!
Hunter T.
First mate
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain John Foreman has over 2 decades of fishing experience under his belt, but only decided to turn these years of experience into a career in 2019. He became a captain because, simply, he loves seeing people catch fish! He believes that people have one life to live and should spend it doing what they love: and what he loves is the thrill of chasing fish and hooking them, especially alongside other anglers and guests. He's local to this area and has been fishing here since he was a kid. When he was a teenager, he could barely wait for school to end so that he could leave and get straight out on the water! He gives his best to put people on fish, and always goes for the catch. Capt. John makes sure he's always aware of currents, tides, and patterns, using these to his advantage, and he's all about safety, too. He treats every trip as if his own family is on board, and he is very easy going and laid-back. He has one main goal: to create memories that will last a long time!
Hunter T.
First mate
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Ocean City right now
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Bluefish (Tailor)
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Seabass (Black)
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