Shore Thing Charters 

4.8
(97 reviews)
 Talbot Street, Berlin, MD 21842, United States–

Shore Thing Charters 

Berlin, MD, United States
–
24 ft
6
4.8
(97 reviews)

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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. Fish cleaning is available however, arrangements must be made beforehand with the captain.

You do not 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. You might also want to bring a small cooler or bag for any catch you may be taking with you. 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!

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. Fish cleaning is available however, arrangements must be made beforehand with the captain.

You do not 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. You might also want to bring a small cooler or bag for any catch you may be taking with you. 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!

James Entwistle Jr.
Captain
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Afternoon Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Flounder
Sheepshead
+2
US $425
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Late Afternoon Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Flounder
Sheepshead
+2
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
May 1 - Sep 30 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Flounder
Sheepshead
+2
US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.8
97 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (66)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (97)

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JENNIFER KARGUS
JENNIFER KARGUS
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great last-minute trip
Late Afternoon Trip on August 23, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

I wanted to take my son out for one last fishing trip before going back to school, and Shore Thing was able to squeeze us in. They worked with us to get us on the water at the time that would give us the best chance of seeing some action. Everything was very easy; the boat was clean and safe, the gear was well maintained, and the captain was very attentive to making sure we had what we needed and could catch what we were interested in. We had a great time and left with plenty of fish for a few dinners which was awesome 😊

Reported catch:
Flounder
James Entwistle Jr.
Response from Captain

happy to hear you and your son enjoyed yourselves! thank you for the great review.

Richard Hauf
Richard Hauf
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great morning on the water
Morning Trip on July 24, 2026 • 6 adults

My two sons, daughter in law and myself had a great time fishing. Captain James was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful as was his first mate. We originally scheduled for a Wednesday morning but bad weather was forecasted so we were able to reschedule to Friday morning. We caught about 15 flounder and a few more that didn't quite make it to the boat. They weren't keepers but it was great action all morning. I highly recommend booking with Captain James.

James Entwistle Jr.
Response from Captain

thank you for the awesome review. so happy to hear you had a great day on the water with us!

Morgen Miller
Morgen Miller
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
We had a great time !!
Late Afternoon Trip on September 5, 2026 • 5 adults

We had a great time fishing with Captain James and his first mate . They were very friendly and helpful. The crew is very hands on and does everything they can to make sure everyone in your group is engaged and having a great time. They are very knowledgeable about the aquatic species. Our group was very lucky and caught 5 different types of fish! Thank you for a great time and many memories.

Reported catch:
Flounder
Rockfish
James Entwistle Jr.
Response from Captain

great pictures! thank you so much for the wonderful review. hope to see you all again! 🎣

Sam Raborg
Sam Raborg
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great bachelor party!
Morning Trip on July 18, 2026 • 6 adults

We booked this trip for a bachelor party and had a complete blast. cost some really great fish and had a wonderful time with the captain and Skipper. when the fish weren't biting, the captain moved us to better fishing grounds where we stayed until they stopped biting.

Reported catch:
Flounder
James Entwistle Jr.
Response from Captain

Congrats to the groom!

James Rowe
James Rowe
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Had a great time
Late Afternoon Trip on July 15, 2026 • 5 adults

We all had a great time. We caught a puffer fish that was really neat. They kept saying this is your charter let us know what you want to do. They gave their advice and left us decide. we got to see dolphins and horses which was a plus for the ladies on the trip.

Reported catch:
Flounder
Speckled Trout
James Entwistle Jr.
Response from Captain

cute little puffer! so happy you enjoyed your time with us.

FAQs about Shore Thing Charters

Shore Thing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $425 per group - Afternoon Trip (3 hours)
  • US $425 per group - Late Afternoon Trip (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Morning Trip (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Shore Thing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
Trips booked with Shore Thing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Fishing for live bait can be part of the trip and is covered in the cost. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We do offer fish cleaning and filleting. It is included in the price of the trip. However, the trip will be shortened a bit to account for the time it takes to clean the fish. )
  • First mate (First Mate is availble. 20% tip is recommened )
  • Fishing license (Fishing licenses are not needed)
Shore Thing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Shore Thing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Flounder gigging
Top targeted fish species with Shore Thing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Rockfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

James Entwistle Jr.
James Entwistle Jr.
Berlin, Maryland, United States
ID & license verified
97 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2024
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.
Captain James is born and raised in Ocean City, Maryland. James grew up fishing the waters, here, in Ocean City. He has vast knowledge and respect for these waters he would like to share with his guests.
Our Team
Hunter B.
Hunter B.
First mate
Ross W.
Ross W.
First mate
James E.
James E.
Captain
James Entwistle Jr.
James Entwistle Jr.
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
97
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
Captain James is born and raised in Ocean City, Maryland. James grew up fishing the waters, here, in Ocean City. He has vast knowledge and respect for these waters he would like to share with his guests.
The crew
Hunter B.
Hunter B.
First mate
Ross W.
Ross W.
First mate
James E.
James E.
Captain

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Rockfish
Rockfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Rockfish
Rockfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

Real catches by this captain

  • Caught fish hanging from a fishing line aboard a small center-console boat in coastal waters, with rods and tackle visible on deck.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Seabass
    Brandi R.
    Brandi R.
    Time was great. Captin made the trip! We would come back just to hang out with him.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a striped bass while fishing from a boat, with a scenic waterfront in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Striped Bass
    Morgen M.
    Morgen M.
    We had a great time fishing with Captain James and his first mate . They were very friendly and helpful. The crew is very hands on and does everything they can to make sure everyone in your group is engaged and having a great time. They are very knowledgeable about the aquatic species. Our group was very lucky and caught 5 different types of fish! Thank you for a great time and many memories.
  • A cooler filled with freshly caught fish, including several Spanish Mackerel, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sam P.
    Sam P.
    we ejoyed our trip out with Cpn James..did a 4 hour trip ad went outside of OC Inlet a ways .. caught a nic mess of Spanih Mackeral...tried for Flounder but hey weren't hungry.. Had a beautiful morning on the water..and great time catching Fish.
  • A happy angler proudly displaying a Flounder while fishing on a boat, with another person visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    John F.
    John F.
    James was great! we had originally booked 7-11am slot. He reached out to me and asked if we would want to shift our time to better match the tide conditions. This worked out perfectly. We were on fish constantly. The action slowed when the tide changed over, but we were glad we had shifted our time. Overall, great experience! Thanks James!
  • Young angler holding a large flounder aboard a boat in a sunny waterfront fishing setting.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Paul A.
    Paul A.
    Captain James and first mate Ted did a fantastic job taking us to all the right fishing holes to catch flounder. My boys loved every minute of it.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Flounder while fishing with friends on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Katrina S.
    Katrina S.
    Captain and Ted were great! knew the best places and kept us moving!
  • A smiling angler proudly displaying a caught fish on a boat, with a scenic waterfront in the background.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Jo A.
    Jo A.
    James was a great captain and very knowledgeable about what fish were biting and was able to catch a lot! Little rain didn’t scare us away! Thank you for a great fishing morning
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a Sheepshead caught during a fishing trip on a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Sheepshead
    Scott M.
    Scott M.
    The captain and mate were very knowledgeable about fishing and help out my family on the finer points of fishing
  • A proud angler displaying a large flounder while fishing with family on a charter boat, with a scenic dock in the background.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Rich N.
    Rich N.
    James and Ross definitely know where to fish ! We caugh more fish than anyone around us. Great job fellas ! Good luck with your new venture, hope all goes well ! Sea ya next time ! Thanks for a great trip .
  • Group of friends enjoying a fishing trip on a boat, wearing themed hats for a bachelor party.
    Sam R.
    Sam R.
    We booked this trip for a bachelor party and had a complete blast. cost some really great fish and had a wonderful time with the captain and Skipper. when the fish weren't biting, the captain moved us to better fishing grounds where we stayed until they stopped biting.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
1984
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Annapolis Classic
Boat type
Downeast
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 140HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Fishing for live bait can be part of the trip and is covered in the cost.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We do offer fish cleaning and filleting. It is included in the price of the trip. However, the trip will be shortened a bit to account for the time it takes to clean the fish.
First mate
First Mate is availble. 20% tip is recommened
Fishing license
Fishing licenses are not needed

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
All children are welcome.
You keep catch
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
 Checks
 Bank transfer

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