Maryland Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Maryland Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Best Deep Sea Fishing Charters in Maryland
Best Deep Sea Fishing Charters in Maryland
Deep Sea Fishing in Maryland
Deep Sea Fishing in Maryland
If you’re a passionate sport angler, then you’re familiar with the incredible reputation of Maryland deep sea fishing. There’s only one way to get to the Atlantic Ocean around here, and that’s through the inlet in Ocean City. Needless to say, this town is the epicenter of local deep sea fishing.
Often called the “White Marlin Capital of the World,” Ocean City is home to numerous charters that specialize in finding the giants of the deep. All you have to do is pick a captain and hit the water, ready to earn your bragging rights!
What to Expect
If you’d like to test your hand in this deep sea fishery, there are a couple of things you should know. These expeditions usually last 10–12 hours and are reserved for seasoned fishermen looking for their next trophy catch.
It could take up to two hours (50–70 miles offshore) to get to the edge of the continental shelf and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. You’ll find the best fishing action over the 50- and 100-fathom curve.
When it comes to your prey, a variety of deep sea monsters are there for the taking – White and Blue Marlin, Yellowfin and Bluefin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. Sharks are also very popular targets, and you can go after Mako, Blue, and Threshers which hunt around the same fishing grounds.
White and Blue Marlin are the most prized catches and targeting them with light tackle is the ultimate thrill. Whites average in the 50–70 lb range. Landing a fish bigger than that is cause for celebration!
You can hook Tuna that weigh anywhere from 30–90 pounds, depending on the time of the year and your luck. When it comes to Mahi Mahi, they’re as abundant as they are delicious, and you can find some real lunkers in the bluewater.
When and Where to Go
If going after Marlin is your main focus, then you should hit the water anytime in August and September.
White Marlin pop up as early as June, but the season peaks towards the end of summer. This is the reason why the legendary White Marlin Open is usually scheduled for the first week of August.
The most productive fishing grounds are the canyons near the shelf’s edge – Baltimore Canyon, Norfolk Canyon, Poor Man’s Canyon, and Jack’s Spot for Tuna and Shark fishing.
Trolling with Mackerel, squid, ballyhoo, or lures is the name of the game when targeting Marlin, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. When it comes to Tuna and Sharks, you can’t go wrong with chumming and chunking.
What to Bring
There’s a variety of trips you can choose from, depending on your fishing appetite, so anything from 10-hour expeditions to multi-day adventures is in the cards. Your captain will take care of all the necessary fishing licenses and will provide quality gear for you to use.
You’ll need to stock up on your favorite drinks, snacks, and food, and then you can relax while you wait for that reel to scream. Maryland deep sea fishing has a lot to boast about and the best thing you can do is go experience it all firsthand!
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Based on 26,609 reviews by FishingBooker anglers
What anglers said about Deep Sea Fishing in Maryland
What anglers said about Deep Sea Fishing in Maryland
Every fishing trip is a fishing trip make sure you are going to have fun weather you catch fish or not before you go and you canโt go wrong catching fish will be a bonus.
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Every fishing trip is a fishing trip make sure you are going to have fun weather you catch fish or not before you go and you canโt go wrong catching fish will be a bonus.
Theodore B.
Temple Hills, MD
Find a charter that you are comfortable with especially if you are un experienced or do not have a lot of time to fish.
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Find a charter that you are comfortable with especially if you are un experienced or do not have a lot of time to fish.
Ryan M.
Columbia, PA
It's a great place to booked your fishing trip. Very easy and convenient to get too with adequate parking
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It's a great place to booked your fishing trip. Very easy and convenient to get too with adequate parking
Tony C.
Alexandria, Virginia
We went out 12 miles offshore to some old shipwrecks and caught a bunch of Seabass.
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We went out 12 miles offshore to some old shipwrecks and caught a bunch of Seabass.
Anthony H.
Washington, District Of Columbia
Know your regs. I didnโt know the keeper limit was still 36โ, so we didnโt bring home fish. That was my bad. Everything else was pretty perfect.
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Know your regs. I didnโt know the keeper limit was still 36โ, so we didnโt bring home fish. That was my bad. Everything else was pretty perfect.
Matthew A.
Frederick, Maryland
Bring something for motion sickness. Iโve seen the big tuff guys bent over the side of the boat ?
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Bring something for motion sickness. Iโve seen the big tuff guys bent over the side of the boat ?
John M. J.
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Yes, those Spanish Mackerels fish are some good fish to eat. The best I ever ate.
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Yes, those Spanish Mackerels fish are some good fish to eat. The best I ever ate.
Andrena A.
Washington, District Of Columbia
I would recommend visiting with the "Bottom Bouncer Fishing" team to take you out for your fishing adventure.
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I would recommend visiting with the "Bottom Bouncer Fishing" team to take you out for your fishing adventure.
Lonnie C.
Mount Airy, MD
Just make sure youโre going out when the tide is in and the bay water is clear, or go out a bit and catch stripers.
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Just make sure youโre going out when the tide is in and the bay water is clear, or go out a bit and catch stripers.
Courtney F.
Quincy, Massachusetts
First timers would love this place to fish. Most Captain's are on one mission. For you to have fun. Never had a bad experience in OC Maryland. Some better than others but always great.
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First timers would love this place to fish. Most Captain's are on one mission. For you to have fun. Never had a bad experience in OC Maryland. Some better than others but always great.
Melisa H.
Lindenwold, NJ
Contact Captain Troy of the New Release Sport Fishing, they will take care of you.
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Contact Captain Troy of the New Release Sport Fishing, they will take care of you.
Victor M.
Long Pond, PA
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).
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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).
Alecia G.
Smithfield, VA
I think other than the weather fishing wouldโve been a little better, plus going in trophy rock season probably wouldnโt do that again but we did catch some decent size cat fish.
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I think other than the weather fishing wouldโve been a little better, plus going in trophy rock season probably wouldnโt do that again but we did catch some decent size cat fish.
Melanie T.
Woodbridge, Virginia
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.
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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.
Carl O. B.
Washington, District Of Columbia
Weather is always a crap shoot, but the fish are out there. Its easy to find a great boat to fish with.
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Weather is always a crap shoot, but the fish are out there. Its easy to find a great boat to fish with.
Randy G.
Cunningham, VA
Go out with Captain Wally - he's very knowledgeable. You'll have a great time and you'll catch lots of fish!
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Go out with Captain Wally - he's very knowledgeable. You'll have a great time and you'll catch lots of fish!
Patricia(Lynne) M.
Mechanicsville, Maryland
Ask for the boat โBIFF!!โ You will not be disappointed!!
I truly found a Captain that cares the fishing and catch and release!
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Ask for the boat โBIFF!!โ You will not be disappointed!!
I truly found a Captain that cares the fishing and catch and release!
Will P.
Harrisonburg, VA
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
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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
Chris M.
Bunker Hill, WV
I would just recommend making sure that the weather is right for you, especially if you are prone to seasickness (ours was great anyway).
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I would just recommend making sure that the weather is right for you, especially if you are prone to seasickness (ours was great anyway).
Anatoly C.
Annapolis, Maryland
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!!
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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!!
Wayne B.
Hagerstown, MD