Whatever Guide Service

Enjoy a day of adventure with Whatever Guide Service in the stunning waters of Maryland! You’ll be joining Captain Jeff Hurley, an Ocean City native with over 40 years of experience navigating the area’s waters. He knows everything there is to know about fishing off the coast of Maryland, and he’ll make sure to transfer that knowledge to you.

You’ll head out on his 27’ Aquasport center console boat, accommodating up to 6 guests. The boat was restored in 2019, making it a great choice for enjoying these waters. Powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine, it’ll take you to the best fishing spots in the blink of an eye. There are navigational electronics to help put you on the fish, as well as an ice box for the catch.

Whatever means just that – you can go after anything you want, and Capt. Jeff will try to make it happen. These waters are teeming with fish, and there’s always something to target. You’ll get the chance to go after some of the area’s most prized fish like Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Bluefish.

Everything you need for a productive fishing trip will be waiting for you on board, including rods, reels, and tackle, as well as a range of artificial lures. The captain will show you a variety of techniques you can use, depending on the species you’d like to reel in.

Kids are welcome to come aboard, so don’t hesitate to turn this into a family experience. It’s a great way to spend time in nature and make some lifelong memories. You’ll get water on board, but make sure to bring some snacks and drinks to stay energized throughout the day, so you can enjoy the battle these creatures put up!

What are you waiting for? Book a trip with Whatever Guide Service, and come enjoy a day of fun in Maryland!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Afternoon Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $500
    Head out on the stunning waters of Maryland on this 4-hour trip and enjoy a fun-filled day in the sun! Depending on the weather and what you want to target, you'll be in the bay, inlet, or the ocean. You'll come across Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Bluefish. The captain will provide you with all the fishing equipment, just bring anything you want to eat or drink, and come on down!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Morning Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    Head out on the stunning waters of Maryland on this 4-hour trip and enjoy a fun-filled day in the sun! Depending on the weather and what you want to target, you'll be in the bay, inlet, or the ocean. You'll come across Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Bluefish. The captain will provide you with all the fishing equipment, just bring anything you want to eat or drink, and come on down!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,000
    If you're up for exploring the waters of Maryland for the whole day, this is the trip to book. You'll spend 8 hours enjoying some great fishing with Captain Jeff, targeting Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Bluefish. All the fishing equipment will be provided, just bring some snacks and drinks, and you're all set!
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FAQs about Whatever Guide Service

Whatever Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Afternoon Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Morning Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Whatever Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Whatever Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License

Whatever Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing (1 to 3 miles)
  • Flats Fishing (back bays)

Whatever Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Bottom fishing)
  • Trolling (Stripped Bass)
  • Spinning (Light tackle Flounder)
  • Jigging (Bluefish)
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Whatever Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Clam
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Jeffrey Hurley
Ocean City, Maryland, United States
ID & license verified
104 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since June 2020
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.
Captain Jeff has been fishing for as long as he can remember. Born and raised in Ocean City, he's got over 40 years of experience under his belt. He's still passionate about fishing, and he loves taking people out and showing them just how fun it can be!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Clam Clam
Flounder Flounder

Boat specs

Aquasport (Center console) originally built in 1984, and restored in 2019. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
1 to 3 miles
Flats Fishing
back bays

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom fishing
Trolling
Stripped Bass
Spinning
Light tackle Flounder
Jigging
Bluefish
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
Water
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 104 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (54)
Captain Jeff is the best
Captain Jeff is the best
Sunset Cruise
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Angler rating
98
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Doyle A.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   Half Day Afternoon Trip on July 5, 2023
Doyle A. recommends Whatever Guide Service
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Heath C.
Owings Mills, Maryland
Excellent
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Half day flounder trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Morning Trip on July 18, 2023
Had a great time today (7/18) with Captain Jeff of Whatever Guide Service.  Caught plenty of fish, unfortunately all just...
Heath C. recommends Whatever Guide Service
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Donald F.
Belmont, OH
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Afternoon Trip on June 20, 2023
Hands down the best fishing trip I’ve been on or did over 15yrs coming to the beach. What the captain charter is called is...
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Ashley K.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sunny fishing day

VERIFIED   Half Day Morning Trip on June 25, 2023
We were expecting bad weather and Jeffrey was great at communicating in preparation. We ended up with a gorgeous day and got...
Ashley K. recommends Whatever Guide Service
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Denise L.
Saint Paul, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Jeff

VERIFIED   Half Day Morning Trip on July 26, 2023
Captain Jeff had great stories about the area. He went out of his way to show us around. Fishing wasn’t the greatest but...
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