Running Tide Charters
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Make the most of your time in Ocean City and go fishing with Running Tide Charters. Captain Vince or Captain Philomena will be your guide, so you'll benefit from our years of knowledge and experience. If you do not see a trip that suites your needs please get in touch and I will create a custom trip for you.
Our waters are known for Flounder, Tautog, Sheepshead, Striped Bass, Bluefish, Spotted Seatrout, Gray Sea Trout (Weakfish), Black Drum, Red Drum, Black Seabass, Gray Triggerfish, Spanish Mackerel, Spadefish, Mahi Mahi, and more.
With any luck, you'll find out for yourself! During the trip, you might be drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome!
Your boat for the day is a 25' World Cat catamaran with room for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials including rods, reels, bait, tackle, and license.
A deckhand will usually be on each trip and works for tips. The customary minimum tip is 20% depending on your appreciation of their effort.
Just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain. It's always wise to bring sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray) and snacks if desired. Bottled water is provided as part of the trip, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own drinks. Alcohol is allowed in moderation. please avoid glass bottles.
Now, it's time to hit the water with Running Tide Charter
Make the most of your time in Ocean City and go fishing with Running Tide Charters. Captain Vince or Captain Philomena will be your guide, so you'll benefit from our years of knowledge and experience. If you do not see a trip that suites your needs please get in touch and I will create a custom trip for you.
Our waters are known for Flounder, Tautog, Sheepshead, Striped Bass, Bluefish, Spotted Seatrout, Gray Sea Trout (Weakfish), Black Drum, Red Drum, Black Seabass, Gray Triggerfish, Spanish Mackerel, Spadefish, Mahi Mahi, and more.
With any luck, you'll find out for yourself! During the trip, you might be drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome!
Your boat for the day is a 25' World Cat catamaran with room for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials including rods, reels, bait, tackle, and license.
A deckhand will usually be on each trip and works for tips. The customary minimum tip is 20% depending on your appreciation of their effort.
Just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain. It's always wise to bring sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray) and snacks if desired. Bottled water is provided as part of the trip, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own drinks. Alcohol is allowed in moderation. please avoid glass bottles.
Now, it's time to hit the water with Running Tide Charter

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When we arrived it was an easy location to find and park at. They were there and ready to go on time. Discussed safety. We fished for flounder the first half, caught a few. Moved to another area and switched gear, caught even more fish. They were great with the kids too.
caught 7-8 fish a person and vince helped me with knowledge on another trip i have coming up in a different location 10/10 experience
Captain Vince was awesome, he took us right to the fish and did great helping our two younger girls. He was very personable and great to talk to. Vince and his first mate were very knowledgeable and made sure we had the best time. I’ll definitely book again.
Great Cap, and Mate. Had a blast and caught alot of fish. Would recommend to anyone

We had such a great time on our fishing trip with Captain Vince and First mate Philomena. Even though the fish weren’t biting much for us, it didn’t take away from the experience at all. Captain Vince was the nicest person you could ask for—patient, friendly, and truly went above and beyond to give us the best chance at catching something, but more importantly, they made the whole trip feel like we were just out with friends for the afternoon instead of with strangers. He tried every spot and made the whole trip fun and relaxing regardless of the catch. We’d definitely go back out with them again and highly recommend!

My family of five, including my 8-year-old daughters, had an absolute blast with Vince and Running Tide Charter. From the very first phone call, I could tell Vince was professional, personable, and committed to making sure we had a great experience. We booked a 6-hour ocean fishing trip, and Vince delivered in every way. He put us right on the fish — we caught sea bass, trout, croaker, a skate, sea robins, and plenty of our target species: flounder. We brought home several keepers, including a beautiful 21” flounder! Vince was great with the kids, kept the energy up, and made the whole experience fun and memorable. We’ve already recommended him to several friends, and if you’re looking to get offshore my family would absolutely recommend Running Tide Charter.

We had the most amazing time on our chartered fishing trip with Captain Philomena and her father! From start to finish, the experience was seamless, fun, and truly memorable. Captain Philomena was knowledgeable, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what she does. Her father brought years of experience and a great sense of humor, making us feel like part of the family from the moment we stepped aboard. The boat was well-equipped and comfortable, and they knew exactly where to go to find the fish—we were reeling them in in no time! Beyond the great catches, what made this trip special was the atmosphere they created: relaxed, friendly, and full of laughter. Whether you're an experienced angler or a first-timer, you'll walk away with unforgettable memories. I can’t recommend this duo enough—book a trip with them and you won’t be disappointed!
Vince and his first mate were absolutely wonderful. My 16 year old son and I had an unforgettable experience fishing for Seabass. Vince took us to the fishing grounds and I caught our first keeper on the first cast within 1 minute of fishing. As a Captain he is safe, on time, friendly, knowledgeable, and selfless. We were in deteriorating winds and the moment I told Vince I was starting to feel sea sick he took me in to calmer waters and we enjoyed blue fish and flounder fishing for the rest of our charter. He offered small stacks and water and always made sure we were having a great “experience”. Highly recommend! Thanks again Vince and Philimena!!!
Vince and Philomena were Wonderful hosts for our fishing excursion in Ocean City. they were committed to making sure each one of the 6 of us reeled in at least 1 fish. They were friendly & patient with us helping untangling & baiting our lines & it helped make the trip extremely relaxing and enjoyable. They even offered us suggestions on where to dine/eat. We would highly recommend.
Our family had a great time with Capt Vince and first mate Al. On our 3 hour bath trip we caught 3 flounder (1 keeper) and 1 stingray. Al really knows some good and varied spots to fish to keep it interesting. More importantly we were in good company and everyone had a great time. I highly recommend this for families, experienced and inexperienced alike. We plan to be back!
my son and i made a last second decision to do a charter and it worked out great! Captain Vince and his son Dominik were great. They're super knowledgeable and very hard-working. We caught so many black Seabass. I had to stop counting. It was probably over 100... and a couple of Tautog. I highly recommend and will definitely use again.

Thanks for fishing with us Tony and Drew... you guys are welcome back anytime... we enjoyed your enthusiasm and commitment to keep on dropping them lines and reeling in fish!!!

When we arrived it was an easy location to find and park at. They were there and ready to go on time. Discussed safety. We fished for flounder the first half, caught a few. Moved to another area and switched gear, caught even more fish. They were great with the kids too.

Thank you for fishing with us, I really enjoyed meeting you and your family, keep on your very exciting journey exploring... I hope we get the chance to fish together again.. all the best, Capt Vince

Had a great time catching loads of fish! Captian and crew were friendly and made us feel at home out on the water!

Thanks Chad, I appreciate you guys, hope to fish with you again soon...
caught 7-8 fish a person and vince helped me with knowledge on another trip i have coming up in a different location 10/10 experience
Captain Vince was awesome, he took us right to the fish and did great helping our two younger girls. He was very personable and great to talk to. Vince and his first mate were very knowledgeable and made sure we had the best time. I’ll definitely book again.
Ocean City, Maryland, United States
Lifetime angler of both fresh and saltwater. I have been a licensed captain since 2007 and have fished the Atlantic Ocean and bays of every state on the East Coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean.

Philomena C.
Captain

Vince C.
Captain


You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
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Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
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