Hopper Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (10 reviews)
 12940 Inlet Isle Lane, Ocean City, MD 21842, United States

Book your next trip with Hopper Sportfishing and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Ocean City for more. Captain Nick will be your guide, which allows you to benefit from years of professional experience.

Depending on the time of year, Tuna, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tilefish, and more inhabit these waters if conditions are right. During the trip, you might be light tackle fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You’ll be dropping lines from a 40’ Sportfisher with a capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, a battle saddle, and all the essentials. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience, as well as couches, a dining area, and a TV. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more. There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. A 20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, a hat, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you’re free to make it a family adventure.

Hopper Sportfishing will make it easy for you to go fishing in Ocean City. So, how about booking that trip?

Nick Merrill

Captain

Nick Merrill

 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Fishing License
 You Keep Catch
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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12 Hour Trip – Offshore Canyon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,650 
12 Hour Trip – Tilefish Deep Drop
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,650 
24 Hour Trip – Offshore Canyon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
24 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Price for up to 6 people
US $3,800 
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FAQs about Hopper Sportfishing

What are the trip rates for Hopper Sportfishing?

Hopper Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $2,650 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore Canyon (12 hours)
  • US $2,650 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Tilefish Deep Drop (12 hours)
  • US $3,800 per group - 24 Hour Trip – Offshore Canyon (24 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Hopper Sportfishing?

When you book a trip with Hopper Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet A fully enclosed private head is available.
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Hopper Sportfishing?

Trips booked with Hopper Sportfishing include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate (There will always be a first mate. They work for tips and 20% is customary. They work very hard hours before and after your trip to help ensure you have the best day on the water. )
  • Fishing License (All licenses and permits are included in the trip.)
What types of fishing does Hopper Sportfishing offer?

Hopper Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Most trips we will be fishing 50+ miles from shore. )
What fishing techniques does Hopper Sportfishing offer?

Hopper Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Hopper Sportfishing?

Top targeted fish species with Hopper Sportfishing include:

  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tilefish
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet your captain

Nick Merrill

Ocean City, Maryland, United States

ID & license verified
10 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2024

Capt. Nick Merrill is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Ocean City, Maryland. Explore these waters teeming with Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Wahoo and Tilefish under Nicholas’s expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Tilefish
Tilefish
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1998
Boat manufacturer
Ocean Yacht
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 454HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Where you can fish

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Most trips we will be fishing 50+ miles from shore.

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Deep Sea Fishing

What's on board

Toilet

A fully enclosed private head is available.

Air Conditioning

Fighting Chair

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Flybridge

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Multimedia System

Outriggers

Ice Box

Radar

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

First Mate

There will always be a first mate. They work for tips and 20% is customary. They work very hard hours before and after your trip to help ensure you have the best day on the water.

Fishing License

All licenses and permits are included in the trip.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

Kids are welcome and will be discussed prior to the trip. Recommend they be no younger than 10 as a rule of thumb.

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How to 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 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Ocean City right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Tuna (Bigeye)Tuna (Bigeye)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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