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Running Tide Charters
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Running Tide Charters

Ocean City, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
50+ reviews
Lifetime angler of both fresh and saltwater. I have been a licensed captain since 2007 and have fished the Atlantic Ocean and bays of every state on the East Coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean.
Philomena C.
Philomena C.
Captain
Vince C.
Vince C.
Captain

Charter

Rating

5.0
95 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (95)

Showing 1 – 5 of 95 reviews
  • Tony Zaslav
    Tony Zaslav
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
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    Member since 2021
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    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great day fishing !

    4 Hours - Ocean - Wreck and Reef - 12:00 PM • 2 adults

    my son and i made a last second decision to do a charter and it worked out great! Captain Vince and his son Dominik were great. They're super knowledgeable and very hard-working. We caught so many black Seabass. I had to stop counting. It was probably over 100... and a couple of Tautog. I highly recommend and will definitely use again.

    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks for fishing with us Tony and Drew... you guys are welcome back anytime... we enjoyed your enthusiasm and commitment to keep on dropping them lines and reeling in fish!!!

  • Jennifer Hatton
    Jennifer Hatton
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
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    Member since 2020
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    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great weather and company

    3 Hours - Bay Fishing • 6 adults • 4 children

    When we arrived it was an easy location to find and park at. They were there and ready to go on time. Discussed safety. We fished for flounder the first half, caught a few. Moved to another area and switched gear, caught even more fish. They were great with the kids too.

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for fishing with us, I really enjoyed meeting you and your family, keep on your very exciting journey exploring... I hope we get the chance to fish together again.. all the best, Capt Vince

  • Timothy Vaughn
    Timothy Vaughn
    us
    Maryland, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    What an Amazing trip

    3 Hours - Bay Fishing • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Vince was awesome, he took us right to the fish and did great helping our two younger girls. He was very personable and great to talk to. Vince and his first mate were very knowledgeable and made sure we had the best time. I’ll definitely book again.

    Reported catch:
    Tautog
  • Dustin Schilpp
    Dustin Schilpp
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
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    Member since 2025
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    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Vince

    4 Hours - Bay Fishing • 4 adults • 1 child

    Had a great experience catching tautog for the first time. Captain Vince and Mark worked very hard to get and keep us on fish. They were great at keeping my 10 year old engaged.

    Reported catch:
    Tautog
    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks for the kind words, I enjoyed having you guys on the trip today... I hope to fish with you and your crew in the future...

  • Chad Meko
    Chad Meko
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Rippin Lips

    4 Hours - Bay Fishing - 4:00 PM • 5 adults

    Had a great time catching loads of fish! Captian and crew were friendly and made us feel at home out on the water!

    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks Chad, I appreciate you guys, hope to fish with you again soon...

Real catches shared by our community

  • Running Tide Charters
    Running Tide ChartersOcean City, MD
    Great weather and company
    Jennifer H.
    Jennifer H.
  • Running Tide Charters
    Running Tide ChartersOcean City, MD
    Rippin Lips
    Chad M.
    Chad M.
  • Running Tide Charters
    Running Tide ChartersOcean City, MD
    Fishing with Vince
    Kaeleb C.
    Kaeleb C.
  • Running Tide Charters
    Running Tide ChartersOcean City, MD
    What an Amazing trip
    Timothy V.
    Timothy V.
  • Running Tide Charters
    Running Tide ChartersOcean City, MD
    Tog Tog Tog!
    Thomas E.
    Thomas E.
  • Running Tide Charters
    Running Tide ChartersOcean City, MD
    Felt Like Fishing with Friends!
    Joanne W.
    Joanne W.
  • Running Tide Charters
    Running Tide ChartersOcean City, MD
    Fun day on the water
    Rochelle K.
    Rochelle K.
  • Running Tide Charters
    Running Tide ChartersOcean City, MD
    We had a blast!!!
    Carie S.
    Carie S.
  • Running Tide Charters
    Running Tide ChartersOcean City, MD
    fun family fishing trip!
    Michael M.
    Michael M.
  • Running Tide Charters
    Running Tide ChartersOcean City, MD
    Great Time!
    Logan D.
    Logan D.

What's biting with Running Tide Charters in Ocean City

Tournament season winds down in September. The fishing is still great both inshore and offshore, so stick around and make the most of the quieter waters, with plenty of great rewards.

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying their catches, a Bluefish and a Striped Bass, while enjoying a day on the water.

Summer patterns, Spring Temps

May 30, 2026 • Ocean City
We're off to a great start for the season, inshore the flounder, bluefish, striped bass, sheepshead, black drum have all shown up and are waiting for you... we're having mild temps in the 50's at night and 70's during the day... making this the most comfortable time of the year... nearshore has been providing drop and wind action for seabass and we're expecting the flounder fishing to improve on the wrecks and reefs in the coming weeks. Now's the time to get out and fish... see you on the water.
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A young angler proudly displays a caught fish while surrounded by family members on a fishing trip.

April Tog

Apr 2, 2026 • Ocean City
Short ride in the bay with a little wind and fog.. fish didnt mind... caught a few tog with two nice males for dinner..
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A scenic view of rolling clouds over the ocean, creating a dramatic sky backdrop.

Spring is approaching... water temps are

Mar 11, 2026 • Ocean City
Time to start thinking about booking that charter fishing trip in ocean city... although we have a few more weeks of cool temps as the water warms the fish will be responding... We should begin seeing inshore tautog start to eat after a cold slumber... and I suspect flounder are making their way back towards the bays as the days get longer. looking forward to an abundant 2026 fishing year!
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Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a boat in open waters.

Tog, Tog, and more Tog

Nov 21, 2025 • Ocean City
Water temps are solid in the 50's and the Tog are chewing... can't catch them from the couch, so get in touch with me and lets get you out on the water to make the report! The large model in the cover picture of this report was measured at 32.5 inches and 20lbs... fish of a lifetime... many others in the 5lb to 8lb range...
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Two anglers aboard a Bass Tracker boat navigating through a calm waterway, with a prominent water tower and residential buildings in the background.

Fall Fishing at it's finest

Oct 5, 2025 • Ocean City
with 70 degree days and cooling nights, the fish are starting to behave like winter is on the way... The flounder are cooperating and moving into the deeper channels and the Tautog are finally getting hungry... looking forward to a beautiful fall season, hoping to meet some new anglers aboard Running Tide Charters...
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A happy angler reeling in a fish while fishing from a boat, showcasing the excitement of the catch in a scenic coastal environment.

Fishing is On...

May 27, 2025 • Ocean City
For the last 3 weeks the flounder have been snapping... shaping up to be a great start to the 2025 fishing season....
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