Elysian Charters
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Elysian Charters

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4.9 / 5
(25 reviews)
Map of Ocean City, NJ, United States
Tennessee Avenue
Ocean City, NJ, United States
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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.

  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

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)
    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)
    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
    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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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
25 Customer reviews
Response time 1 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

Grady White (Center console) originally built in 1997. Powered by a 200HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 33 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
4 persons

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
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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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Amazing Trip, Highly Recommend!
Fishing with Douglas
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Drew W.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Nice spring day with tight lines

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 17, 2023
We had an exceptional experience on the water just before Father’s Day. Our trip resulted in an impressive catch of 7-8 fish,...
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Will N.
Philadelphia, PA
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Half Day Trip with Captain Doug

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 23, 2023
My brother and I and our two 17 year old sons had a great half-day trip out on the water. Captain Dough knew the waters well....
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Chris A.
Kinnelon, NJ
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Amazing Trip, Highly Recommend!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 12, 2023
The charter I recently took with Doug was awesome! He’s a fun, charismatic, and knowledgeable captain who is truly passionate...
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Dave Z.
Lafayette Hill, PA
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Best captain I’ve met.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 6, 2023
Definitely the best captain I’ve been out with in all my years, he was so friendly, he did everything for us, he talked to...
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Troy B.
Colburn, IN
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Half day trip with Captain Doug

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 14, 2023
Don’t hesitate to book this fishing trip. Best experience wife and I have had in forever. Doug is helpful and courteous....
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