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: 3 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
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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
95%
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Tory K.
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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SO MUCh FUN

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef on June 16, 2024
The captain was amazing. So communicative about the trip/conditions and tides. He was so personable and made the perfect captain....
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Dave Z.
Lafayette Hill, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best captain Iโ€™ve met.

VERIFIED   Half Day Morning Trip on July 6, 2023
Definitely the best captain Iโ€™ve been out with in all my years, he was so friendly, he did everything for us, he talked to...
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Dan N.
Neffsville, PA
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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Outing with Douglas

VERIFIED   Special 2 hour trip for Dan Nguyen on August 10, 2022
Douglas is such a great host and captain. From the very beginning even before meeting, his communication was superb and had...
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John R.
Buena Park, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A Very Fun Time With a Great Captain

Half Day Morning Trip on November 17, 2021
Dougโ€™s an incredible captain who knows the ins and outs of South Jersey fishing. When we went out with the family, I felt...
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Ronald G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic

VERIFIED   Half Day Morning Trip on June 11, 2024
We caught over 50 fish, just shy of 50 flounder ( the targeted species), awesome time
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