What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Ocean City, Maryland for the first time?

You can fish for a number of species in Ocean City, whether it be something easier to catch for you first timers, or something that has a little more weight to it for those of us that appreciate a fight on the end of our line. You also have several areas available for throwing your line in the water or you can catch a charter for a few hours of overnight. And if you don't catch what you're looking for your first day, just go out the next day. It can change overnight!

The weather changed from many days of heat, to a cool fall like air temp...a windy day, we did not expect to be at all lucky, but were incredibly surprised. Kevin & Shane were very knowledgeable on how to land these nice size fish!

Look for small charters (like the Bayside Guide Service) around the bay for flounder during the day and rockfish & blues at night. Also try the Oceanic Pier at the inlet; especially good on moving tides and at night.

Book an evening trip with Captain Tony from Saltwater Adventures and tell him you want to catch blues under the bridge, it will blow your mind if you've never done it, I've fished all my life and you will never fight a fish as strong as a blue pound for pound. CRAZY FUN!!!

Do a private charter vs. the bigger boats with 50-60 people. The bigger boats a little cheaper but you have 4 people trying to fish in less than a 4 foot spot....lots of tangles and less opportunities to get fish with so many lines in the water.

Check the weather forecast and plan ahead! We happened to book on a very windy and cold day that was much colder than the annual average for this time of year (second week of May).

Listen to the Captain, if he does not think it makes sense to go out, reschedule. We were lucky, and had a nice weather day.

Weather is always a crap shoot, but the fish are out there. Its easy to find a great boat to fish with.

Yes, if this is your first time going out take your motion sickness pills at night and again in the morning. Good luck fishing. Safe seas and plenty of fish, The Moore Family

The only reason it wasn’t what we expected was only due to the weather and out of our control but we still had a great time

We fished in a canal, on the pier, on the Judith M (head boat) and with Sportsfishing East Coast. In all that had more fish than we could eat. A Great trip!!

Take trip for sea bass easy first time catch, good eating, lots of fun. Don't judge the trip by the size of the boat but the history of the captain.

We had a great day catching sea bass. Not an expert on fishing though, so do your own research before signing on.

Do a bay side fishing trip before you book a all day big fishing trip to make sure you enjoy it.

The waters were rough due to a storm the previous day, so no one was catching anything. We really enjoyed our time out on the bay though!

You have the benefit of fishing the back bays, the inlet or the ocean all in close proximity to each other.

Keep an open mind. There are lots of species to be caught. Any day spent fishing is a day well spent.

Bay fishing wasn’t good cause of the water temp definitely don’t expect to catch many big fish in bay in July when the water is warm

Hire a guide for fishing to help locate your targeted species, Every area has different things to learn.

If you're not used to being on a boat, bring dramamine, sun screen, and dress (in layers) for 10-15 degrees colder than the expected temperature and let the captain and mate do their job.

Pick this charter, the Captain is very knowledgeable about the fish your trying to catch and were to find them

Check with local fishing report before you book. Most people told us we were too early for big bite in shore, but too late for tuna etc.

If you want to catch fish, book a charter. I've done two and both captains were professional, knowledgeable, and friendly at a modest price.

Despite the best efforts of our captain we did not get many bites. We only landed 4 fish of which 1 was a keeper. A pleasant time on the water but not good fishing.

Once you have booked a trip, contact captain for info on conditions and types of fish that have been hitting. Captain Tony Battista was very informative about where and what to expect.

Lots of charter information available on line. Do your research to find a charter that fills your needs.

Wear something warm and waterproof for the trip in and the trip back.. you will get wet and the water is cold!!!

Keep your options open because the sea doesn’t have to cooperate with your plans.

Don’t go to far out looking for the Gulf Stream enjoy a great time close in or bay

Bring drinks. Make sure your cell phone is charged. If you get seasick, take Dramamine.