Fish Finder - Ocean City Md 

4.9/5 (149 reviews)
 Inlet Isle Lane 12940, Ocean City, MD 21842, United States

Fish Finder - Ocean City Md 

Ocean City, MD, United States
40 ft
6
4.9/5 (149 reviews)

Join Fish Finder Adventures for an unforgettable shark trip! Whether it’s a family with children who are “crazy about sharks” or a group of seasoned anglers looking to hook into a monster, for more than three decades it has been Capt. Mark’s pleasure to introduce people of all ages to the fascinating world of sharks, without all the misguided hype that usually surrounds these incredible predators.

Captain Mark is committed to presenting sharks to his clients in a safe, fun, educational, family friendly, and professional manner.

Do we catch sharks on every trip? NO we do not! "Fishing-is-fishing" and despite our best effort (which we always give) sometimes they just won’t respond to our baits. Fortunately, not catching sharks is a rare event. But a shark trip with Fish Finder Adventures is so much more than just a “fishing trip.” Capt. Mark’s commitment to sharks has him participating in a number of ongoing shark research projects where they collect data, tag, and perform various procedures to sharks that helps researchers proceed with important studies. This allows his clients a unique opportunity to assist in “real” shark research, while getting a chance to closely examine the sharks before release and sometimes track them after.

The Fish Finder is a 40’ sport fishing charter boat, that provides a clean, safe, and a comfortable ride. There’s more than enough room for 6 anglers. Inside the cabin, the boat has an enclosed toilet, lots of seating, and v-bunks. Outside on deck is a huge fishing cockpit, and even more seating.

These shark trips allow us a wonderful opportunity to combine fishing with shark research and a hands-on educational experience for everyone. The emphasis is on learning about shark biology, research, habitat, and conservation.

Experienced or beginner, child or senior citizen, come share a memorable and educational shark fishing adventure with the crew of Fish Finder Adventures.

Join Fish Finder Adventures for an unforgettable shark trip! Whether it’s a family with children who are “crazy about sharks” or a group of seasoned anglers looking to hook into a monster, for more than three decades it has been Capt. Mark’s pleasure to introduce people of all ages to the fascinating world of sharks, without all the misguided hype that usually surrounds these incredible predators.

Captain Mark is committed to presenting sharks to his clients in a safe, fun, educational, family friendly, and professional manner.

Do we catch sharks on every trip? NO we do not! "Fishing-is-fishing" and despite our best effort (which we always give) sometimes they just won’t respond to our baits. Fortunately, not catching sharks is a rare event. But a shark trip with Fish Finder Adventures is so much more than just a “fishing trip.” Capt. Mark’s commitment to sharks has him participating in a number of ongoing shark research projects where they collect data, tag, and perform various procedures to sharks that helps researchers proceed with important studies. This allows his clients a unique opportunity to assist in “real” shark research, while getting a chance to closely examine the sharks before release and sometimes track them after.

The Fish Finder is a 40’ sport fishing charter boat, that provides a clean, safe, and a comfortable ride. There’s more than enough room for 6 anglers. Inside the cabin, the boat has an enclosed toilet, lots of seating, and v-bunks. Outside on deck is a huge fishing cockpit, and even more seating.

These shark trips allow us a wonderful opportunity to combine fishing with shark research and a hands-on educational experience for everyone. The emphasis is on learning about shark biology, research, habitat, and conservation.

Experienced or beginner, child or senior citizen, come share a memorable and educational shark fishing adventure with the crew of Fish Finder Adventures.

Mark Sampson
Captain
Mark Sampson
40 years of experience
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responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Nearshore Shark Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 21 - Oct 31
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Nearshore Shark Trip (PM)
Just booked! Last booked: 2 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 31
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Offshore Shark Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 24 - Jun 15
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 17 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

4.9
149 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (239)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

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Drew Cocco
Drew Cocco
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Phenomenal time on the water
Half Day Nearshore Shark Trip (AM) on June 13, 20265 adults

Capt. Mark and Jake were absolutely top notch. We had an unfortunate situation with our originally scheduled charter with another boat, but Capt. Mark and Jake accommodated us last minute and wow are we glad we found them. We caught a ton of sharks including some very big ones. We also learned so much about shark biology and got to witness tagging firsthand. I simply cannot say enough good things about the experience and the crew. We would book with them again in a heartbeat.

Ben Sitler
Ben Sitler
Repeat angler
us
Orwigsburg, PA, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water!
Half Day Nearshore Shark Trip (PM) on August 11, 20252 adults

Right from the start Mark and Jake were inviting and talkative. A short ride to the fishing area a little wait to a start but once things got going we caught a 7+ft sand shark, a hammer head and a few others. Overall their expierence and knowledge showed the whole time. They did a great job of getting us involved and if you ask questions they explained well and had some funny stories. Really liked that they tagged several of the sharks for research purposes. Overall cant recommend the Fish Finder enough we will defiantly be back. Thank you for a great day on the water!

Jeremiah Roush
Jeremiah Roush
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
July fishing trip
Half Day Nearshore Shark Trip (AM) on July 29, 20264 adults

Had and great trip with Captain Mark and first mate Jake. Weather was beautiful and the fishing was good. The big boys didn't cooperate the way we would've liked, but still a great experience. We'll definitely be booking with them again.

Martin Vance
Martin Vance
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Getting up close to Sharks
Half Day Nearshore Shark Trip (AM) on August 15, 20253 adults1 child

Mark's done it all over the years, so leverage his experience to get on some sharks! The Fish Finder is a no-nonsense vessel that's got plenty of room for your group to get in on the action. With multiple lines out - at different depths - you'll potentially get into multiple species. We caught 4 - 2 Dusky's and 2 Spinners - topping out at about 4' in length. Both Mark and Jake were patient and kind to my 2 boys (6 and 9) and really got them involved. Appreciate the trip and memories!

John Hoover
John Hoover
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
sharks for everyone
Half Day Nearshore Shark Trip (AM) on July 11, 20265 adults

Captain Mark and mate Jake did not disappoint. They had us on sharks immediately & there was at least one fish for everyone to real in. the boat was comfortable and extremely clean.

Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark

FAQs about Fish Finder - Ocean City Md

Fish Finder - Ocean City Md offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Nearshore Shark Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Nearshore Shark Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Offshore Shark Trip (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Fish Finder - Ocean City Md, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed head - bathroom
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed V-bunks that sleep 2
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box for the catch+ice
  • Radar
Trips booked with Fish Finder - Ocean City Md include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Included )
  • First mate (Tipping 15-20%)
  • Fishing license (Included)
  • Fly fishing equipment (Spinning gear also)
Fish Finder - Ocean City Md offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Fish Finder - Ocean City Md offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fish Finder - Ocean City Md include:
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Shark (Tiger)

Your captain

Mark Sampson
Mark Sampson
Mark Sampson

Ocean City, Maryland, United States

ID & license verified
180 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2015
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I've been working in the recreational fishing industry since I was a kid, first as a dock-boy and eventually as manager of an Ocean City Maryland marina. But since 1987 my 'full-time' job has been charter boat captain and fishing guide. Besides fishing out of Ocean City and the Florida Keys, I also work as an outdoor writer, and a captains school instructor. Here are some highlights: Master - Captain and Fishing Guide since 1986 Founder - Ocean City Shark Tournament Outdoor writer - published in more than a dozen journals and magazines Author of 'Modern Sharking' published in 2008 Guide for 20 IGFA world records and numerous Maryland state records Shark Research - tagging & data collection, Volunteer - National Aquarium Marine Animal Rescue Program Advisor - NMFS Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel Instructor - Three B's Captain's School

ID & license verified
180 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2015
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I've been working in the recreational fishing industry since I was a kid, first as a dock-boy and eventually as manager of an Ocean City Maryland marina. But since 1987 my 'full-time' job has been charter boat captain and fishing guide. Besides fishing out of Ocean City and the Florida Keys, I also work as an outdoor writer, and a captains school instructor. Here are some highlights: Master - Captain and Fishing Guide since 1986 Founder - Ocean City Shark Tournament Outdoor writer - published in more than a dozen journals and magazines Author of 'Modern Sharking' published in 2008 Guide for 20 IGFA world records and numerous Maryland state records Shark Research - tagging & data collection, Volunteer - National Aquarium Marine Animal Rescue Program Advisor - NMFS Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel Instructor - Three B's Captain's School

The fish you can target

Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Blue Shark
Blue Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Tiger Shark
Tiger Shark
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Blue Shark
Blue Shark

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1986
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins Diesel Engine
Powered by
1 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
16 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed head - bathroom
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
V-bunks that sleep 2
Live bait well
Ice box
for the catch+ice
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Included
First mate
Tipping 15-20%
Fishing license
Included
Fly fishing equipment
Spinning gear also

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
no min.age
You keep catch
Some fish are C&R only
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

What’s biting in Ocean City right now

Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Hammerhead)Shark (Hammerhead)

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