Running Tide Charters 

5.0/5 (94 reviews)
 Sunset Avenue, across from 12803, Ocean City, MD 21842, United States

Running Tide Charters 

5.0/5 (94)
 Angler's Choice
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Sunset Avenue, across from 12803
Ocean City, MD, United States
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Happy New Year, winter is here and the ocean the temps continue to fall. The Tautog are eating well on reefs and wrecks when the weather lets us get out ... the bay temps have dropped from the catching zone and into the fishing zone. Tuna have shown up and are swimming south along our coast. There's also large model Striped Bass (must be within 3 miles and 28' to 31'). If you do not see a trip that suites your needs please get in touch and I will create a custom trip for you.

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.

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

Happy New Year, winter is here and the ocean the temps continue to fall. The Tautog are eating well on reefs and wrecks when the weather lets us get out ... the bay temps have dropped from the catching zone and into the fishing zone. Tuna have shown up and are swimming south along our coast. There's also large model Striped Bass (must be within 3 miles and 28' to 31'). If you do not see a trip that suites your needs please get in touch and I will create a custom trip for you.

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.

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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Rating

5.0
94 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (111)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

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Tony Zaslav
Tony Zaslav
Repeat angler
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Maryland, US
Member since 2021
6 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
great day fishing !
4 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 12:00 PM on May 18, 20262 adults
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.
Response from Captain
May 19, 2026
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!!!
Joanne Watkins
Joanne Watkins
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Felt Like Fishing with Friends!
3 Hours - Bay Fishing - 10:30 AM on August 24, 20254 adults1 child
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!
Response from Captain
August 27, 2025
Thank you for the kind words, looking forward to fishing with you and your crew again...
Michael Pittman
Michael Pittman
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Fantastic Day on the Water with Vince and Running Tide Charter
4 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 12:00 PM on July 5, 2025
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.
Reported catch:
Flounder
Black Seabass
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
July 14, 2025
Thanks for the kind words Michael, looking forward to fishing with you and your family in the future...
Nancy DeSantis
Nancy DeSantis
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Great time!
Roy and family - 4:30PM-Bay-3 hours on July 31, 20252 adults
Our fishing experience with Captain Vince and his crew member Mark was awesome. Really nice people, very helpful and knowledgeable! We had great conversations while fishing like we had known each other for years and they really knew where to find the fish! There were four of us and we all caught fish except my youngest but Captain Vince and Mark worked up until the last second to help him catch one. Even though he didn’t catch one he had a blast and cannot wait until we come back next year! We highly recommend Running Tide Charter!
Reported catch:
Flounder
Response from Captain
August 4, 2025
Thank you for the kind words... hope to fish with you and your crew again...
Steven Porter
Steven Porter
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Expert Guide, Great with Kids – Highly Recommend!
3 Hours - Bay Fishing - 10:30 AM on June 6, 20252 adults4 children
We had an great day on the water with Captain Vince and Philomena! He did a fantastic job putting us on the fish, and his knowledge and experience really showed. What stood out most was how great he was with our young kids—patient, upbeat, and totally focused on making sure they had fun and stayed engaged. Everyone caught fish and had a blast. If you're looking for a family-friendly fishing charter with a captain who knows his stuff and genuinely cares about your experience, Captain Vince is the one to book!
Reported catch:
Flounder
Response from Captain
June 12, 2025
Thank you for the kind words, I hope you bring your family back to fish with us again, we really enjoyed having you aboard....

Trip availability and prices

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Hourly - $200 (minimum 2 hours)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
1 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 8:45 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:15 PM, 4:15 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jul 31 (Sat, Sun)
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US $200
Entire boat: 2 people
2 Hours - Intro to Bay Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 8:45 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:15 PM, 4:15 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jul 31 (Sat, Sun)
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US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
2 Hours - Sunset Cruise (4:30PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Nov 15
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US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hours - Bay Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Feb 1 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $525
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hours - Bay Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Feb 1 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $680
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Feb 1 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Brennon - 6 Hour - Bay Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 30 - May 31 (Sat)
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US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour - Bay Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Feb 1 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $990
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Feb 1 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
94 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (111)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (94)

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Tony Zaslav
Tony Zaslav
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2021
6 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
great day fishing !
4 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 12:00 PM on May 18, 20262 adults
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.
Response from Captain
May 19, 2026
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!!!
Joanne Watkins
Joanne Watkins
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Felt Like Fishing with Friends!
3 Hours - Bay Fishing - 10:30 AM on August 24, 20254 adults1 child
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!
Response from Captain
August 27, 2025
Thank you for the kind words, looking forward to fishing with you and your crew again...
Michael Pittman
Michael Pittman
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Fantastic Day on the Water with Vince and Running Tide Charter
4 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 12:00 PM on July 5, 2025
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.
Reported catch:
Flounder
Black Seabass
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
July 14, 2025
Thanks for the kind words Michael, looking forward to fishing with you and your family in the future...
Nancy DeSantis
Nancy DeSantis
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Great time!
Roy and family - 4:30PM-Bay-3 hours on July 31, 20252 adults
Our fishing experience with Captain Vince and his crew member Mark was awesome. Really nice people, very helpful and knowledgeable! We had great conversations while fishing like we had known each other for years and they really knew where to find the fish! There were four of us and we all caught fish except my youngest but Captain Vince and Mark worked up until the last second to help him catch one. Even though he didn’t catch one he had a blast and cannot wait until we come back next year! We highly recommend Running Tide Charter!
Reported catch:
Flounder
Response from Captain
August 4, 2025
Thank you for the kind words... hope to fish with you and your crew again...
Steven Porter
Steven Porter
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Expert Guide, Great with Kids – Highly Recommend!
3 Hours - Bay Fishing - 10:30 AM on June 6, 20252 adults4 children
We had an great day on the water with Captain Vince and Philomena! He did a fantastic job putting us on the fish, and his knowledge and experience really showed. What stood out most was how great he was with our young kids—patient, upbeat, and totally focused on making sure they had fun and stayed engaged. Everyone caught fish and had a blast. If you're looking for a family-friendly fishing charter with a captain who knows his stuff and genuinely cares about your experience, Captain Vince is the one to book!
Reported catch:
Flounder
Response from Captain
June 12, 2025
Thank you for the kind words, I hope you bring your family back to fish with us again, we really enjoyed having you aboard....

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2001
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
World Cat
Boat type
Catamaran
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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