Captain
Douglas Ely

Member since March 2022 Ocean City, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
We will fish wrecks and reef structures for flounder and other bottom fish. Bluefishing is also possible. In the beginning and end of the summer season, the striper run is very exciting in both the back Bay’s and rivers as well as inshore and near shore.

Hey, I'm Captain Douglas Ely

Ocean City, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
We will fish wrecks and reef structures for flounder and other bottom fish. Bluefishing is also possible. In the beginning and end of the summer season, the striper run is very exciting in both the back Bay’s and rivers as well as inshore and near shore.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(45 reviews)
Ocean City
 Last booking: 9 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $325

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (100)
Captain Doug is the BEST!
Captain Doug is the BEST!
Captain Doug was great! Would highly recommend a trip with him! We caught fish and enjoyed his boat. Very personable and friendly. Would love to do this again!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Andrew C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Early Spring Stiper Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Morning Trip on March 29, 2025
Booked a trip with Captain Doug early in the Spring and he put us on some quality Striper. We were just looking for a chance...
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Dan F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  2 hour trip โ€“ Special on July 8, 2025
Great day out with Captain Doug. He was very helpful and friendly and knew all the sports to ensure we caught fish. Will definitely...
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Pattie K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly recommend Captain Doug! He made it fun while we caught fish. Such a fun family day. So much better than going with a...
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Zachary H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Doug is the BEST!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 hour trip โ€“ Special on July 17, 2025
The trip exceeded my expectations. Captain Doug got us on fish every spot that we tried. Iโ€™ll definitely use him again.
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Andrew C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Outfished others

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Morning Trip on July 12, 2025
Captain Doug was great. We outfished other boats in the area. Easy to arrange meeting place. Fantastic.
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