Shore Thing Charters 

4.8/5 (86 reviews)
 Talbot Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, United States

Shore Thing Charters 

Ocean City, MD, United States
24 ft
6
4.8/5 (86 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.

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. 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.

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. 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
James Entwistle Jr.
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Trip availability and prices

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Afternoon Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Dec 1 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Flounder
Sheepshead
+2
US $425
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Late Afternoon Trip
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Flounder
Sheepshead
+2
US $425
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Morning Trip
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Dec 1 (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
86 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (52)

What anglers say

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

All reviews (86)

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JENNIFER KARGUS
JENNIFER KARGUS
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great last-minute trip
Late Afternoon Trip on August 23, 20261 adult1 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, 20266 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!

Corey Harmer
Corey Harmer
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip!
Morning Trip on August 13, 20262 adults

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

Reported catch:
Flounder
James Entwistle Jr.
Response from Captain

great pictures! happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the water with us!

Paul Anstine
Paul Anstine
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
First Timers
Afternoon Trip on August 15, 20262 adults2 children

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.

Reported catch:
Flounder
James Entwistle Jr.
Response from Captain

thanks for the great review! happy to hear your boys had a great time. love those pictures!

Sam Raborg
Sam Raborg
us
Bel Air, MD, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great bachelor party!
Morning Trip on July 18, 20266 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!

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 )
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.
James Entwistle Jr.

Ocean City, Maryland, United States

ID & license verified
86 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2024

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

ID & license verified
86 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2024

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

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

  • Great trip!
    Jo A.
    Jo A.
  • we had a great time!
    Katrina S.
    Katrina S.
  • Finally got a keeper
    Scott M.
    Scott M.
  • good job guys
    Rich N.
    Rich N.
  • Captain James delivers!
    Richard H.
    Richard H.
  • Fantastic Family Fishing Trip!
    Paul J.
    Paul J.
  • Great Time !
    Jodi C.
    Jodi C.
  • Beautiful Day and great effort, and let’s face it, even a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.
    Jennifer R.
    Jennifer R.
  • Definitely would recommend
    Brett S.
    Brett S.
  • Great time with teenagers
    Robert R.
    Robert R.

What is the boat like?

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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

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

What’s biting in Ocean City right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
FlounderFlounder
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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