Captain
James Coane

Member since March 2018 Ocean City, United States
Background
Captain James Coane has over 3 decades of tournament, charter, and commercial fishing experience. He’s fished all over the world, including the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Mexico, the Caribbean, Bahamas, and the entire east coast of the US. He’s competed in over 100 fishing international tournaments and has placed first in several local competitions, including the WMO Tournament for Blue Marlin in Ocean City, MD. Capt. James decided to start his own charter service back in 2013 in order to share his passion with others. He gives his 100% every day, incorporating his breadth of knowledge and experience that he’s accumulated over the decades. The thing that sets Capt. James apart is his passion for passing on his wealth of fishing knowledge. Even if you are an experienced angler Capt James will be more than happy to teach you some of the tricks of the trade. He invites you on an exclusive adventure to catch lots of fish and create lasting memories with Sport Fishing East Coast
Techniques
Trolling, chunking, live bait fishing, kite fishing, and bottom fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain James Coane

Ocean City, United States
Background
Captain James Coane has over 3 decades of tournament, charter, and commercial fishing experience. He’s fished all over the world, including the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Mexico, the Caribbean, Bahamas, and the entire east coast of the US. He’s competed in over 100 fishing international tournaments and has placed first in several local competitions, including the WMO Tournament for Blue Marlin in Ocean City, MD. Capt. James decided to start his own charter service back in 2013 in order to share his passion with others. He gives his 100% every day, incorporating his breadth of knowledge and experience that he’s accumulated over the decades. The thing that sets Capt. James apart is his passion for passing on his wealth of fishing knowledge. Even if you are an experienced angler Capt James will be more than happy to teach you some of the tricks of the trade. He invites you on an exclusive adventure to catch lots of fish and create lasting memories with Sport Fishing East Coast
Techniques
Trolling, chunking, live bait fishing, kite fishing, and bottom fishing.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(57 reviews)
Ocean City
Trips from US $450
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(7 reviews)
Ocean City
Trips from US $2,800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (99)
nice rockfish
Phenomenal adventure
Phenomenal adventure
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
77%
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Wayne B.
Hagerstown, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Capt James

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 29, 2021
Great day, started catching bait fish. Then tried fishing under the 50 bridge, several bites, but no fish. Then into the ocean...
Wayne B. recommends Sportfishing East Coast โ€“ Maryland
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Ed E.
Clear Brook, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with James

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 24, 2023
Ed E. recommends Sportfishing East Coast โ€“ Maryland
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Matthew A.
Washington, District Of Columbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Crushed the Tuna and Tilefish.

VERIFIED   Full Day Fishing Trip on August 6, 2022
Awesome Trip. Great Crew. Great Boat. If you are looking a top of the line fishing experience, this is the boat for you.
Matthew A. recommends Sportfishing East Coast
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Bill S.
Pottstown, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Evening Shark Fishing with Captain James

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Evening Shark Trip on July 2, 2021
Great experience with Captain James. My son and I went evening shark fishing for the first time and caught 2 rays and 2 shark....
Bill S. recommends Sportfishing East Coast โ€“ Maryland
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Tim S.
Washington, District Of Columbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great way to experience Ocean fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 21, 2021
James was first class. He took the four of us out on the inner bay and to the jetty and showed us what salt water fishing is...
Tim S. recommends Sportfishing East Coast โ€“ Maryland
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