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Douglas Ely
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Douglas Ely

Ocean City, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
50+ reviews
As a teenager, I began working on the fuel dock and then started working at a fishing boat and speedboat rental agency. Eventually I became a biologist and worked for the state wildlife agency. After five years I became a conservation officer and retired from that career. Upon my retirement I obtained my merchant mariners captains license and I'm currently running charters for fishing and sightseeing.
Douglas E.
Douglas E.
Captain

Charter

Elysian Charters

Elysian Charters

Ocean City
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $375

Rating

5.0
73 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (73)

Showing 1 – 5 of 73 reviews
  • Alexandra Von Glahn
    Alexandra Von Glahn
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain, Great Stories, Great Day

    Half Day Morning Trip • 3 adults

    We had a fantastic time on our charter with Captain Doug. From start to finish, his communication was excellent and made the entire experience easy and enjoyable. Captain Doug is incredibly friendly, helpful, and full of great stories that made the trip even more memorable. He went out of his way to make sure everyone was having a good time and had everything they needed. His knowledge of the local waters and inlets was impressive, and it was clear he knows the area like the back of his hand. We truly appreciated the effort he put into making the day special for everyone on board. We look forward to booking another charter with Captain Doug in the future and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great day on the water.

    Reported catch:
    Flounder
    Response from Captain

    wow. Thank you for such a great review and the feeling is mutual! You were all very personable and fun fishing partners. You had an excellent attitude! I look forward to talking with you again. Have a great summer! 

  • Katrina Dalessandro
    Katrina Dalessandro
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    would 100% do this again!

    3 hour trip – Special • 3 adults

    My son, daughter-in-law and I went out early in the morning with Doug and it was a fantastic morning! The boat was well stocked, Doug was very knowledgeable about the area, we caught all kinds of fish, conversation was great and we had such a great time together! We would definitely book with Doug again!

    Reported catch:
    Flounder
    Response from Captain

    thanks, Katrina! I look forward to the next time we all fish together! 

  • James Chong
    James Chong
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Couldn’t ask for a better day

    3 hour trip – Special • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Doug was fantastic. He is an expert in the field and was so friendly and engaged with the whole family. we caught so many fish, and have the best time. We went today, and my son asked if we could fish with him tomorrow. Can’t do tomorrow but we will definately go out again with Captain Doug soon!

    Reported catch:
    Flounder
    Response from Captain

    That was an epic day! We had fish on from the first drop! Im so glad your family had a good time. I look forward to fishing with you again.

  • Erika Gidley
    Erika Gidley
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing trip!

    3 hour trip – Special • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captian Doug was knowledgeable, kind, showed us good fishing spots, and shared stories! We had a lot of fish on and even got some good keepers including a 19” and 20” flounder. All around a great trip and we will be booking again in the future when we are back in NJ!

    Reported catch:
    Flounder
    Response from Captain

    thanks for fishing with me, Erika! I had as much fun as you did and was happy to see you guys catch dinner. I look forward to fishing with you again.!

  • Joseph Gomez
    Joseph Gomez
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Solid Morning Outing!

    3 hour trip – Special • 2 adults

    We enjoyed our 3 hour trip with Captain Doug. We was fun to talk to and had a ton of knowledge to share about the Bay and other local Wildlife. It stormed pretty hard the night before our trip, but we still had about 10-12 catches as a boat - all flounder, one keeper.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Elysian Charters
    Elysian ChartersOcean City, NJ
    Angler proudly holding a large flounder aboard a small boat in calm coastal marsh waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Flounder
    Katrina D.
    Katrina D.
    My son, daughter-in-law and I went out early in the morning with Doug and it was a fantastic morning! The boat was well stocked, Doug was very knowledgeable about the area, we caught all kinds of fish, conversation was great and we had such a great time together! We would definitely book with Doug again!
  • Elysian Charters
    Elysian ChartersOcean City, NJ
    A family proudly displaying their catch of Flounder at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Erika G.
    Erika G.
    Captian Doug was knowledgeable, kind, showed us good fishing spots, and shared stories! We had a lot of fish on and even got some good keepers including a 19” and 20” flounder. All around a great trip and we will be booking again in the future when we are back in NJ!
  • Elysian Charters
    Elysian ChartersOcean City, NJ
    Two young anglers proudly displaying their Flounder catch on a sunny day at the marina.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Eugene G.
    Eugene G.
    Captain Doug was the best. Took us to some great fishing spots. Caught lots of flounder, some almost keepers, and two nice size keepers. Would definitely go with him again.
  • Elysian Charters
    Elysian ChartersOcean City, NJ
    A family proudly displays a large Flounder caught during their fishing trip, showcasing a fun day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Matthew S.
    Matthew S.
    Trip was great, captain new his stuff and put us in good spots to catch fish. He was excellent with my son answering all his questions. Caught a bunch of flounder and a small shark!!!
  • Elysian Charters
    Elysian ChartersOcean City, NJ
    Angler proudly displaying a Flounder while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Brad H.
    Brad H.
    Captain Doug is great. He’s very easygoing and highly knowledgeable. Second time with him and he did not disappoint. Time went by too fast because we were having such a good time. We highly recommend!
  • Elysian Charters
    Elysian ChartersOcean City, NJ
    Two anglers proudly displaying a caught shark while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bonnethead Shark
    Carol N.
    Carol N.
    Great experience and capt Doug was great!! We caught flounder, dogfish and crabs!!!
  • Elysian Charters
    Elysian ChartersOcean City, NJ
    An angler proudly displaying a Flounder while fishing on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    John B.
    John B.
  • Elysian Charters
    Elysian ChartersOcean City, NJ
    A family proudly displays their catch of two Flounder on the dock next to their boat after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Sean A.
    Sean A.
    Captain Doug was super communicative, punctual, and friendly. Plan to book again
  • Elysian Charters
    Elysian ChartersOcean City, NJ
    A young angler proudly holding a small shark while on a boat in a scenic marsh environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Douglas W.
    Douglas W.
    We did the 3 hour trip and caught 34 flounder,2 sand shark and a Sea bass. My seven year old grandson caught the biggest sand shark. It was a great day!
  • Elysian Charters
    Elysian ChartersOcean City, NJ
    Two young anglers on a boat, with one girl excitedly reaching for a fish being held by an adult, showcasing a fun fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Chris W.
    Chris W.
    took the kids for their first fishing trip and they are now hooked! We eant to get back soon and try for a longer experience.

What's biting with Elysian Charters in Ocean City

Winter brings new excitement, but old names, too. While Black Seabass and Tautog are dominating the area, Sharks and Crabs are making a comeback. Passionate Striped Bass anglers will also be pleased to see their favorite bouncing back.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Angler proudly displaying a large Flounder while fishing from a boat in a coastal waterway.

The flounder bite is on in Ocean City!

Jul 31, 2025 • Ocean City
We’ve been fishing every day this week and the flounder bite has been excellent. The fish are slowly moving out into the inlet towards the reefs, but they can still be caught at the change of the tide.
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Angler proudly displaying a striped bass while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Fun day of fishing!

Mar 30, 2025 • Ocean City
The weather warmed up and the fish were biting!
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Group of anglers with a young fisherman gathered behind a fillet table displaying multiple flounder at a marina dock.

2024 is going great!

Jul 15, 2023 • Ocean City
NIce large fish are being caught already this year. The weather is getting very nice and the trips are giving the anglers a lot of action!
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