Captain
James Coane

Member since March 2018 West 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

West 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
(53 reviews)
West Ocean City
trips from US $400
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(7 reviews)
Ocean City
trips from US $3,800
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(20 reviews)
Jupiter
trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 80 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (96)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
77%
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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
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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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Robert T.
Annapolis, Maryland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Late July Rock Fish and Mackerel

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 21, 2021
We had a great time and caught fish all day.ย  Our experience with saltwater fishing is very limited, so Captain James effective...
Robert T. recommends Sportfishing East Coast โ€“ Maryland
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Robert S.
Fayetteville, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day trip with Capt James

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 29, 2020
Had a great time with the Capt and his first mate . Very friendly and worked hard to put us on the fish . The wind was pretty...
Robert S. recommends Sportfishing East Coast โ€“ Florida
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Jasmin S.
Wyncote, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing day out with Captain James

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 9, 2020
We had a wonderful day out with Captain James! Despite the rain delay, Captain James made sure we had a wonderful day coasting...
Jasmin S. recommends Sportfishing East Coast โ€“ Maryland
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