Bubblehead Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (6 reviews)
 2107 Herring Way, Ocean City, MD 21842, United States

Bubblehead Sportfishing 

Ocean City, MD, United States
54 ft
6
5.0/5 (6 reviews)

Book a trip by 12/31/23 for the 2024 season and get a 10% discount.

Meet the beauties of Ocean City's diverse fishing grounds and have a true fishing adventure with Bubblehead Sportfishing. Whether you go inshore or offshore, there will be lots of various fish for you to catch. Captain Buddy Whetzel is a cordial and experienced angler who'll take you to the best spots in the area making sure you land a nice catch and have lots of fun on the water. You will have an excellent choice of fish to catch Offshore of Ocean City MD Marlin, Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, Tilefish, and Swordfish are just some of the species you will have the chance to target. You can bottom fish, deep-sea fish, troll, spin, jig, pop, and drift fish, all using heavy tackle. Pick your date and start your next fishing adventure!

You'll head out aboard Bubblehead, a 54' Custom Chesapeake boat, powered by twin Cummins QSM 11 diesels, giving it a fast cruise and great top end. The design of the hull gives the boat a super-efficient ride that is soft and stable even through the most nautical of conditions. All safety equipment is USCG approved and inspected. The cockpit (fishing area) has three times as much room compared to most offshore boats with a fighting chair. Bubblehead features an all-new interior with a full galley, custom seating to comfortably accommodate 6 anglers. Complete with Bluetooth stereo surround sound, HVAC, and TV.

The crew has the latest in electronics, custom tackle, rods, and reels to put you on the fish. They are a proven tournament-winning crew with over 40 years of fishing experience and over 20 years in Ocean City, MD.

Your charter includes mate(s) rods and reels, fishing licenses, tackle, bait, coolers, and ice. Wear soft-soled shoes (black soles are prohibited), bring sunscreen, sunglasses, jackets, long pants (cold mornings, warm days), a camera, and your food and drinks (no glass containers). Illegal drugs and firearms are prohibited.

Book a trip by 12/31/23 for the 2024 season and get a 10% discount.

Meet the beauties of Ocean City's diverse fishing grounds and have a true fishing adventure with Bubblehead Sportfishing. Whether you go inshore or offshore, there will be lots of various fish for you to catch. Captain Buddy Whetzel is a cordial and experienced angler who'll take you to the best spots in the area making sure you land a nice catch and have lots of fun on the water. You will have an excellent choice of fish to catch Offshore of Ocean City MD Marlin, Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, Tilefish, and Swordfish are just some of the species you will have the chance to target. You can bottom fish, deep-sea fish, troll, spin, jig, pop, and drift fish, all using heavy tackle. Pick your date and start your next fishing adventure!

You'll head out aboard Bubblehead, a 54' Custom Chesapeake boat, powered by twin Cummins QSM 11 diesels, giving it a fast cruise and great top end. The design of the hull gives the boat a super-efficient ride that is soft and stable even through the most nautical of conditions. All safety equipment is USCG approved and inspected. The cockpit (fishing area) has three times as much room compared to most offshore boats with a fighting chair. Bubblehead features an all-new interior with a full galley, custom seating to comfortably accommodate 6 anglers. Complete with Bluetooth stereo surround sound, HVAC, and TV.

The crew has the latest in electronics, custom tackle, rods, and reels to put you on the fish. They are a proven tournament-winning crew with over 40 years of fishing experience and over 20 years in Ocean City, MD.

Your charter includes mate(s) rods and reels, fishing licenses, tackle, bait, coolers, and ice. Wear soft-soled shoes (black soles are prohibited), bring sunscreen, sunglasses, jackets, long pants (cold mornings, warm days), a camera, and your food and drinks (no glass containers). Illegal drugs and firearms are prohibited.

Buddy Whetzel
Captain
Buddy Whetzel

Trip availability and prices

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12 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Aug 31
US $2,395
Entire boat: up to 6 people
1 Day Trip – Overnight
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
1 Day Trip starts at 12:00 PM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
US $3,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
6 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Eric Hinerman
Eric Hinerman
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Bubblehead sport fishing
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 4, 20243 adults2 children

Capt Buddy and the crew did a 5 star job throughout the entire experience .Would highly recommend and going to use there services on next trip —truly can not wait

Allen Reddinger
Allen Reddinger
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Full day trip with Bubblehead Sports Fishing.
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 13, 20234 adults1 child

Had a great time with Captain Buddy and Kevin! Hard working crew! Nice ride. Great weather. Caught a yellow fin tuna and a flounder that we could bring back to the dock.

Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Black Seabass
Steven Nelson
Steven Nelson
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
12 hour deep sea
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 2, 20236 adults

The boat was great. Buddy and his crew were knowledgeable and worked very hard. Comfortable ride, plenty of space for 6 to spread out.

Reported catch:
Blue Marlin
Yellowfin Tuna
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Bluefin Tuna
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Rex Rush
Rex Rush
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Full Day trip with Captain Buddy
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 8, 20226 adults

Excellent experience fishing with Captain Buddy. The boat was top notch. Captain Buddy was knowledgeable of where to catch tuna. Great trip

Buddy Whetzel
Response from Captain

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Cynthia Holsapple
Cynthia Holsapple
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
8 Hour Trip – Inshore Wreck Fishing on July 7, 20226 adults

Buddy Whetzel
Response from Captain

FAQs about Bubblehead Sportfishing

Bubblehead Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $2,395 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)
  • US $3,400 per day per group - 1 Day Trip – Overnight (1 day)
When you book a trip with Bubblehead Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar Plus night vision
Trips booked with Bubblehead Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Bubblehead Sportfishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing
Bubblehead Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Flounder gigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Bubblehead Sportfishing include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Swordfish
  • Tautog
  • Tilefish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Buddy Whetzel
Buddy Whetzel
Buddy Whetzel

Ocean City, Maryland, United States

6 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since March 2021

Captain Buddy invites you for a true fishing adventure in Ocean City. Join in and enjoy fishing the area's productive waters. With the skilled captain and productive grounds, the chances are you'll want to come back and have another trip with Bubblehead Sportfishing!

6 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since March 2021

Captain Buddy invites you for a true fishing adventure in Ocean City. Join in and enjoy fishing the area's productive waters. With the skilled captain and productive grounds, the chances are you'll want to come back and have another trip with Bubblehead Sportfishing!

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Swordfish
Swordfish
Tautog
Tautog
Tilefish
Tilefish
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
54 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
Chesapeake
Boat type
Pilothouse
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 670HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
Plus night vision

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First mate
Fishing license

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
You keep catch

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

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Ocean City right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
TautogTautog
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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