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?
Captain
Nick Merrill
Highlights
Hopper Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
When you book a trip with Hopper Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
Trips booked with Hopper Sportfishing include:
Hopper Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
Hopper Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
Top targeted fish species with Hopper Sportfishing include:
Ocean City, Maryland, United States
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.
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Most trips we will be fishing 50+ miles from shore.
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing
Toilet
A fully enclosed private head is available.
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
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.
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.
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
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.
Hopper Sportfishing - Updated 2025 Prices