Elysian Charters is located in Ocean City and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Douglas will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4-hour trips, mainly fishing for Flounder and Striped Bass depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 20’ Grady White boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers.

All rods and reels are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, Bait is included in the trip price.  For reef trips, the guest should supply their own bucktails (3-4 oz). There are occasional snags on the submerged reef that need to be broken off. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. The boat will be supplied with drinks (water) for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Elysian Charters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Special
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Aug 1 (Mon)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $350
    Depending on the tides and weather, a half day trip usually starts at sunrise and lasts until 12:00 p.m. Daily modifications are sometimes available if scheduling permits.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Dec 1 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    Depending on the tides and weather, a half-day trip usually starts at sunrise until 12 noon. Daily modifications are sometimes available if scheduling permits.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Reef
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Dec 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    Depending on the tides and weather, a half-day trip usually starts at sunrise and lasts until 12:00 p.m. Daily modifications are sometimes available if scheduling permits. We will be fishing for Flounder or Striper depending on what is currently in season or present.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Flounder
    Flounder
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (78)
Great day with kids
Great day with kids
Great day with kids
+75
Angler rating
33
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Tim R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing for flounder in the bay

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 25, 2024
Doug took me and my two sons (aged 10 and 13) for a morning’s fishing for flounder in the bay.  There wasn’t a huge amount...
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Kim W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing fishing experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Reef on August 5, 2024
Capt. Doug was an amazing fishing host.  He was great with our son and extremely knowledgeable about the local fish.  He...
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Deanne M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beautiful day on the bay.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 20, 2024
It was wonderful to be fishing with a pro. My grandson, his friend, and myself not only caught fish (which we made into fish...
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T.J. L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Total professional

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 31, 2024
From the pre-trip communication to the easy pickup to the friendly demeanor of the captain, the entire process was smooth and...
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Tory K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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SO MUCh FUN

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Reef on June 16, 2024
The captain was amazing. So communicative about the trip/conditions and tides. He was so personable and made the perfect captain....
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FAQs about Elysian Charters

Elysian Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - Half Day Trip – Special (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip – Reef (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Elysian Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Elysian Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Clients must supply terminal tackle for reef fishi)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Non alcoholic)

Elysian Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Tuckahoe, Middle and Egg Harbor rivers for striper)
  • Inshore Fishing (Bottom fishing for flounder, sea bass, tautog)
  • Reef Fishing (Reefs around Atlantic City, Ocean city Avalon)
  • Wreck Fishing (Various wrecks )

Elysian Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Elysian Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Flounder

Meet the Captain

Douglas Ely
Ocean City, New Jersey, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
34 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2022
As a teenager, I began working on the fuel dock and then started working at a fishing boat and speedboat rental agency. Eventually I became a biologist and worked for the state wildlife agency. After five years I became a conservation officer and retired from that career. Upon my retirement I obtained my merchant mariners captains license and I’m currently running charters for fishing and sightseeing.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Flounder Flounder

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
1997
Boat manufacturer
Grady White
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
33 knots

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Tuckahoe, Middle and Egg Harbor rivers for striper
Inshore Fishing
Bottom fishing for flounder, sea bass, tautog
Reef Fishing
Reefs around Atlantic City, Ocean city Avalon
Wreck Fishing
Various wrecks

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Clients must supply terminal tackle for reef fishi
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Non alcoholic

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Bank Transfer

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