Talbot Street
Ocean City, MD, United States
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Book your next trip with Shore Thing Charters and find out what the fishing in Ocean City, Maryland is all about. Your guide for the day is Captain James, allowing you to benefit from years of local experience.
Depending on conditions, you might hook into Flounder, Rockfish, Bluefish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, and whatever else is biting. You’ll target your catch by light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. James also offers Flounder gigging.
Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!
Capt. James will bring you aboard a 24’ Downeast with room for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.
You might need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
A few items to bring include sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Shore Thing Charters!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
+30Angler rating
50
2
2
1
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
94%
Showing 1 - 5 of 55 reviews
Showing: 5 of 55 reviews
Kevin Bindel
5.0
Verified
Great family outing!
Morning Trip on July 12, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child
I cannot say enough about Capt James and his first mate Ross. I booked this trip mostly for my wife and daughter and our friend and her daughters to get a fun experience on the water. James put them on the fish immediately and they had a blast! We fished in several different locations and took in a beautiful morning. They took the time to talk about the different fish and talk about what makes them unique.
If you’re looking for a more “serious” fishing trip, I talked with him about that and he’s willing and able to make your trip what you’re looking for.
They were incredibly friendly and knowledgable. I will 100% use James again and recommend him to anyone that is coming to the area.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 13, 2025
Thank you so much for the stellar review, Kevin. We’re so happy you and the girls enjoyed your day on the bay with us. We can’t wait to see you again! 🎣
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Jennifer Richard
5.0
Verified
Beautiful Day and great effort, and let’s face it, even a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.
Afternoon Trip on August 10, 2025 • 4 adults
The Captain and first mate put fourth way more effort than I expected in order for us to first get live bait to fish with and then repeatedly moving spots to try and find the fish. It was a beautiful day to be on the boat and out on the water but it came after a couple weeks of bizarre summer weather. We caught some fish, but not nearly what we nor the crew had hoped for. Even so we all had a lot of fun and I would highly recommend them to anyone who asked. Thank you again for such a wonderful charter experience.
Response from Captain
August 12, 2025
Thank you, Jennifer, for the kind words. We appreciate it! Love the pictures! 🎣
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Brett Smith
5.0
Verified
Definitely would recommend
Afternoon Trip on August 8, 2025 • 4 adults
Had a great experience with Shore Thing Charters. The captain and mate were knowledgeable and friendly. They went the extra mile to make sure that everyone in the group had a good day. They tailored the trip for the type of fishing that we wanted to do and were flexible with the weather conditions that came up that day. Will definitely book this charter again.
Response from Captain
August 12, 2025
Awesome pictures! We appreciate you and the great review. Looking forward to taking you out again!
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James Oliva
5.0
Verified
Great day of fishing with family.
Morning Trip on July 29, 2025 • 6 adults
Awesome day of fishing with Captain James and first Mate Ross - caught enough fish for our Taco Tuesday fish taco night! Boat and equipment was great, the crew was easy to talk to and always there when reeling in fish or in need of bait. Caught a variety of fish including a couple we had never seen, the coolest being a puffer fish. Great experience.
Response from Captain
July 30, 2025
Thank you for the great review, James! We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed your time on the water with us. Hope those tacos were delish! 🌮
1
Paul Jiang
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Family Fishing Trip!
Evening Trip on September 3, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
We had an amazing time with Captain James and his crew member Hunter! They were great with our two young kids — patient, fun, and very attentive. We caught plenty of fish, enjoyed a gorgeous sunset, and our kids had a blast. Our 5-year-old son even asked if we could take Hunter home — that says it all! Highly recommend for families.
Response from Captain
September 5, 2025
awesome! love the pictures and we are so pleased your family had a great evening with us on the water! please join us again sometime! 🎣
0
Trip availability and prices
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Evening Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
US $425
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Morning Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Dec 1 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Afternoon Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Dec 1 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
+30Angler rating
50
2
2
1
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
94%
Showing 1 - 5 of 55 reviews
Showing: 5 of 55 reviews
Kevin Bindel
5.0
Verified
Great family outing!
Morning Trip on July 12, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child
I cannot say enough about Capt James and his first mate Ross. I booked this trip mostly for my wife and daughter and our friend and her daughters to get a fun experience on the water. James put them on the fish immediately and they had a blast! We fished in several different locations and took in a beautiful morning. They took the time to talk about the different fish and talk about what makes them unique.
If you’re looking for a more “serious” fishing trip, I talked with him about that and he’s willing and able to make your trip what you’re looking for.
They were incredibly friendly and knowledgable. I will 100% use James again and recommend him to anyone that is coming to the area.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 13, 2025
Thank you so much for the stellar review, Kevin. We’re so happy you and the girls enjoyed your day on the bay with us. We can’t wait to see you again! 🎣
0
Jennifer Richard
5.0
Verified
Beautiful Day and great effort, and let’s face it, even a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.
Afternoon Trip on August 10, 2025 • 4 adults
The Captain and first mate put fourth way more effort than I expected in order for us to first get live bait to fish with and then repeatedly moving spots to try and find the fish. It was a beautiful day to be on the boat and out on the water but it came after a couple weeks of bizarre summer weather. We caught some fish, but not nearly what we nor the crew had hoped for. Even so we all had a lot of fun and I would highly recommend them to anyone who asked. Thank you again for such a wonderful charter experience.
Response from Captain
August 12, 2025
Thank you, Jennifer, for the kind words. We appreciate it! Love the pictures! 🎣
0
Brett Smith
5.0
Verified
Definitely would recommend
Afternoon Trip on August 8, 2025 • 4 adults
Had a great experience with Shore Thing Charters. The captain and mate were knowledgeable and friendly. They went the extra mile to make sure that everyone in the group had a good day. They tailored the trip for the type of fishing that we wanted to do and were flexible with the weather conditions that came up that day. Will definitely book this charter again.
Response from Captain
August 12, 2025
Awesome pictures! We appreciate you and the great review. Looking forward to taking you out again!
0
James Oliva
5.0
Verified
Great day of fishing with family.
Morning Trip on July 29, 2025 • 6 adults
Awesome day of fishing with Captain James and first Mate Ross - caught enough fish for our Taco Tuesday fish taco night! Boat and equipment was great, the crew was easy to talk to and always there when reeling in fish or in need of bait. Caught a variety of fish including a couple we had never seen, the coolest being a puffer fish. Great experience.
Response from Captain
July 30, 2025
Thank you for the great review, James! We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed your time on the water with us. Hope those tacos were delish! 🌮
1
Paul Jiang
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Family Fishing Trip!
Evening Trip on September 3, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
We had an amazing time with Captain James and his crew member Hunter! They were great with our two young kids — patient, fun, and very attentive. We caught plenty of fish, enjoyed a gorgeous sunset, and our kids had a blast. Our 5-year-old son even asked if we could take Hunter home — that says it all! Highly recommend for families.
Response from Captain
September 5, 2025
awesome! love the pictures and we are so pleased your family had a great evening with us on the water! please join us again sometime! 🎣
0
FAQs about Shore Thing Charters
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
Boat category
Cabin cruisersCapacity
6 personsBoat length
24 ftYear built
1984Restored in
2023Boat manufacturer
Annapolis ClassicBoat type
DowneastEngine model
SuzukiPowered by
1 x 140HP