Running Tide Charters 

5.0/5 (95 reviews)
 Sunset Avenue, across from 12803, Ocean City, MD 21842, United States

Running Tide Charters 

Ocean City, MD, United States
26 ft
5
5.0/5 (95 reviews)

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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

Running Tide Charters
Charter Operator
Running Tide Charters
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Trip availability and prices

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3 Hours - Bay Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Feb 1 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Sheepshead
+2
US $525
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hours - Bay Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Feb 1 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Seabass (Black)
Flounder
Tautog
US $680
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Feb 1 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Seabass (Black)
Flounder
Tautog
US $750
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour - Bay Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Feb 1 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Seabass (Black)
Flounder
Tautog
US $990
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Feb 1 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
+3
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (115)

What anglers say

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

All reviews (95)

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Joanne Watkins
Joanne Watkins
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
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!

Running Tide Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thank you for the kind words, looking forward to fishing with you and your crew again...

Tony Zaslav
Tony Zaslav
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2021
7 trips
5.0
Verified
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.

Running Tide Charters
Response from Charter operator

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!!!

Jennifer Hatton
Jennifer Hatton
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2020
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Great weather and company
3 Hours - Bay Fishing on June 5, 20262 adults4 children

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.

Running Tide Charters
Response from Charter operator

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

Timothy Vaughn
Timothy Vaughn
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
What an Amazing trip
3 Hours - Bay Fishing on April 4, 20262 adults2 children

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.

Reported catch:
Tautog
Steve Minuto
Steve Minuto
Repeat angler
us
Philadelphia, PA, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Family trip
3 Hours - Bay Fishing - 10:30 AM on August 24, 20254 adults1 child

We took my seven year old daughter on this boat for her first time fishing and it was the best experience ever. They let her sit in the captains seat and she caught the first fish of the day. The crew were so nice and did everything to make sure we caught fish. At the end of the trip, he drove us to one island and we got to see some ponies. I would recommend this boat to anyone looking for a great family fishing trip.

Running Tide Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thank you for the kind words Steve, it was nice to meet you and your family, hope to fish with you and your crew in the future.

FAQs about Running Tide Charters

Running Tide Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $525 per group - 3 Hours - Bay Fishing (3 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 3 Hours - Bay Fishing - 1:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 3 Hours - Bay Fishing - 10:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 3 Hours - Bay Fishing - 11:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 3 Hours - Bay Fishing - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 3 Hours - Bay Fishing - 2:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 3 Hours - Bay Fishing - 3:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 3 Hours - Bay Fishing - 6:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 3 Hours - Bay Fishing - 8:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 3 Hours - Bay Fishing - 9:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $680 per group - 4 Hours - Bay Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $680 per group - 4 Hours - Bay Fishing - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $680 per group - 4 Hours - Bay Fishing - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $680 per group - 4 Hours - Bay Fishing - 11:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $680 per group - 4 Hours - Bay Fishing - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $680 per group - 4 Hours - Bay Fishing - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $680 per group - 4 Hours - Bay Fishing - 6:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $680 per group - 4 Hours - Bay Fishing - 8:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $680 per group - 4 Hours - Bay Fishing - 9:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 11:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 8:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 9:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $990 per group - 6 Hour - Bay Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $990 per group - 6 Hour - Bay Fishing - 10:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $990 per group - 6 Hour - Bay Fishing - 11:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $990 per group - 6 Hour - Bay Fishing - 12:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $990 per group - 6 Hour - Bay Fishing - 6:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $990 per group - 6 Hour - Bay Fishing - 8:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $990 per group - 6 Hour - Bay Fishing - 9:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - 6 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef (6 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - 6 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 10:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - 6 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 11:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - 6 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 12:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - 6 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 7:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - 6 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 8:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - 6 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 9:00 AM (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Running Tide Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Air conditioning Only while moving ;-)
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor Minn Kota 112lb 36v.
  • Ice box Water is provided, room for your refreshments.
Trips booked with Running Tide Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (If required and available)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fees apply for professional processing.)
  • Snacks (by special request, surcharge applies.)
  • Drinks (Water is provided.)
  • First mate (Mates work for Tips, minimum of 20% is customary.)
  • Fishing license (we license you while on the boat.)
Running Tide Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Coastal Bays.)
  • Nearshore fishing (Ocean to 30 miles of inlet.)
  • Offshore fishing (Ocean to 30 miles of inlet.)
  • Reef fishing (Artifical Reef network of over 500 locations.)
  • Wreck fishing (Natural Ship Wrecks.)
  • Flats fishing (Early season casting for Flounder, Trout, Rockfish)
Running Tide Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing (Angler provided equipment only...)
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Running Tide Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tautog
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your operator

Running Tide Charters
Running Tide Charters
Running Tide Charters

Ocean City, Maryland, United States

16 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
95 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2023
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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.

Our Team
Philomena C.

Philomena C.

Captain

Vince C.

Vince C.

Captain

16 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
95 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2023
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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.

Our Team
Philomena C.

Philomena C.

Captain

Vince C.

Vince C.

Captain

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spadefish
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tautog
Tautog
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
5 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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Coastal Bays.
Nearshore Fishing
Ocean to 30 miles of inlet.
Offshore Fishing
Ocean to 30 miles of inlet.
Reef Fishing
Artifical Reef network of over 500 locations.
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Early season casting for Flounder, Trout, Rockfish

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Angler provided equipment only...
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Air conditioning
Only while moving ;-)
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Minn Kota 112lb 36v.
Ice box
Water is provided, room for your refreshments.
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
If required and available
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fees apply for professional processing.
Snacks
by special request, surcharge applies.
Drinks
Water is provided.
First mate
Mates work for Tips, minimum of 20% is customary.
Fishing license
we license you while on the boat.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
With an adult, contact us if child is under 80lbs
You keep catch
Fees apply for professional processing.
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Black DrumBlack Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
FlounderFlounder
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TautogTautog

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