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Ocean City Fishing

Ocean City Fishing

Ocean City, Maryland is the White Marlin Capital of the World, and home to the White Marlin Open fishing tournament. From the bay to the blue water of the Gulf Stream offshore, Ocean City entices many anglers to this fishing destination.

Besides excellent White Marlin fishing during the summer and early fall, offshore fishing Ocean City offers abundant Blue Marlin, Bigeye Tuna, Mahi-mahi, and Yellowfin Tuna. During the colder months schools of Bluefin Tuna move through the area, as well as many different species of sharks, including Blue Sharks, Dusky Sharks, Hammerheads, and Mako Sharks,

Inshore fishing around Ocean City will produce Bluefish, Croaker, Flounder, King Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Striped Bass, and Tautog (Blackfish).



Ocean City Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Ocean City, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Flounder

  2. Flounder

    There is a 35.84% catch rate for Flounder, based on 13038 Flounder counted.

    Ocean City Flounder Counts Chart
    Flounder

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  3. Black Sea Bass

  4. Black Sea Bass

    There is a 32.68% catch rate for Black Sea Bass, based on 11888 Black Sea Bass counted.

    Ocean City Black Sea Bass Counts Chart
    Black

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  5. Atlantic Croaker

  6. Atlantic Croaker

    There is a 8.11% catch rate for Atlantic Croaker, based on 2952 Atlantic Croaker counted.

    Ocean City Atlantic Croaker Counts Chart
    Atlantic

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  7. Bluefish

  8. Bluefish

    There is a 4.86% catch rate for Bluefish, based on 1767 Bluefish counted.

    Ocean City Bluefish Counts Chart
    Bluefish

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  9. Northern Searobin

  10. Northern Searobin

    There is a 2.37% catch rate for Northern Searobin, based on 864 Northern Searobin counted.

    Ocean City Northern Searobin Counts Chart
    Northern

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  11. Spot Croaker

  12. Spot Croaker

    There is a 2.14% catch rate for Spot Croaker, based on 778 Spot Croaker counted.

    Ocean City Spot Croaker Counts Chart
    Spot

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  13. Yellowfin Tuna

  14. Yellowfin Tuna

    There is a 1.93% catch rate for Yellowfin Tuna, based on 703 Yellowfin Tuna counted.

    Ocean City Yellowfin Tuna Counts Chart
    Yellowfin

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  15. Mahi-mahi

  16. Mahi-mahi

    There is a 1.83% catch rate for Mahi-mahi, based on 666 Mahi-mahi counted.

    Ocean City Mahi-mahi Counts Chart
    Mahi-mahi

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  17. Bluefin Tuna

  18. Bluefin Tuna

    There is a 1.39% catch rate for Bluefin Tuna, based on 504 Bluefin Tuna counted.

    Ocean City Bluefin Tuna Counts Chart
    Bluefin

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  19. Red Hake

  20. Red Hake

    There is a 1.32% catch rate for Red Hake, based on 481 Red Hake counted.

    Ocean City Red Hake Counts Chart
    Red

    ENLARGE OCEAN CITY RED HAKE COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 81 species of fish and 36382 fish counted for July around Ocean City.

To date, there are 138 species of fish and a total of 5048931 fish counted for Ocean City and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 10/31/1903 (121 years).

Last Update: 7/5/2024 8:33:10 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Ocean City are the following:

  1. Great Eastern Reef
    The Great Eastern Wreck is also known as the Twin Wrecks. The reef covers over 1,000 acres  and is about 20 miles east of the Ocean City Inlet. 


  2. Fenwick Shoal
    Fenwick Shoal


  3. Twin Wrecks


  4. DWD1
    Fishing spot


  5. Jack Spot
    Jack Spot is a well known old school White Marlin fishing spot. Thosands of White Marlin have been caught on these grounds. Bluefin Tuna are also known to hang around h


  6. DWD-OG1


  7. Bass Grounds
    2 Boxes


  8. Winter Quarter Shoal


  9. William C Snow
    55' tug boat


  10. DWD-OG


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Latest Ocean City Fishing Reports

  • July 4 2024
    It was a beautiful day down at the docks on this wonderful Independence Day!  The temperature made for the perfect easy-breezy festive type of atmosphere and all of our patro


  • July 3 2024
    Today was a great prelude to the holiday weekend with lots of excitement here at the Marina!  We lots of families making use of the amenities here both poolside and at the re


  • June 22 2024
    It was an exciting Saturday afternoon here at the marina with a lot of fishing action.  We had about 25-3o boats head out there today between Sunset and Fisherman’s and we sa


  • June 21 2024
    Happy Friday everyone!  Another exciting but breezy day out on the docks!  We didn’t have a whole lot of boats fishing today but the ones that did fish were reporting out of


  • June 20 2024
    It was a great day to have the summer solstice!  The sun is still shining bright and everyone is still enjoying time at the Marina.  Whether they are indulging in a cocktail


  • June 19 2024
    It was a hot and humid day out there today but that did not stop our fleet from heading out to see what they could find.  Today the fishing grounds of choice seemed to be the


  • June 16 2024
    What a great way to close out the weekend with this beautiful sunny Sunday!  We had quite a few boats head out today looking to see what they could find.  Once again the Balt


  • June 15 2024
    It definately felt like summertime vibes here at the marina today!  School is out and the kids and their families were hitting the pools in force today.  It also was a great


  • June 10 2024
    Happy Monday everyone and what a beautiful day it was here at Sunset Marina!  With the weekend behind us it was a quiet day with not many boats venturing out.  The only two b


  • June 1st 2024
    The month of June is kicking off to a great start with a lot of excitement down on the docks!  The big news of the day was the first white marlin of the season has officially


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Top Ocean City Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Alltackle.com
    We offer high quality products from: Baitmasters, Bionic, Wind-On's by Basil (BHP Tackle), Shimano Top Shelf, Penn Gold Label, Daiwa Tournament, Stripteaser, Abaco Big Game Tackle, Avet Reels, Accurate Reels, Iland Lures, Black Bart, Fishworks Cl

  2. Old Inlet Bait & Tackle
    Full Service Bait and Tackle Shop located 2 miles north of the Indian River Inlet in the DE Seashore State Park

  3. Rick's Bait & Tackle
    Rick's Bait & Tackle is located in Long Neck, Delaware in Sussex County DE and caries a compete line of bait and tackle targeted to our local waters.

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Top Ocean City Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Game Changer Sport Fishing
    The Game Changer is a 38 foot Custom Carolina Sportfisher built by Sunny Briggs. She is powered with a pair of new Cummins engines to get you to the fishing grounds fast and comfortable. Plus, she’s equipped with new Simrad electronics, Shimano fishi

  2. Restless Lady Charters
    Restless Lady has the knowledge, experience, and skills to position you in the ideal spots for catching everything from Tuna to Shark to Marlin. Between the vibrant fishing season and the Marlin, Tuna and Shark Tournaments held throughout the year. T

  3. That's Right Charters
    In the late spring and early summer we head up to Ocean City Maryland. Sailing from Fisherman's Marina in West Ocean City THAT'S RIGHT offers Offshore Tuna Charters, Inshore Trolling Charters, and Wreck Fishing Charters. Whether you are looki

  4. Muff Diver Charters
    Muff Diver is docked at the White Marlin Marina, Slip 5, on 205 Somerset Street in downtown Ocean City, Maryland 21842. We generally charter from Mid-May through Mid-March. We have been providing families and anglers many happy and fun filled fishing

  5. Shelly II Charters
    The Shelly II is a 52 foot Carolina custom built boat, powered by twin diesels, a great vessel for charter fishing out of Ocean City, MD. She has a 17' 9" beam, making her a very stable sport fishing vessel. She is equipped with a diesel dri

  6. Morning Star Fishing
    Captain Monty specializes in precision fishing of the natural, shipwreck and artificial reefs off the coast of Maryland. Sea bass, easily one of the tastiest fish in the sea, are targeted in late Spring and early Fall - sometimes in late January and

  7. Over-Board Sportfishing
    Ocean City, MD fishing charters can be the fishing experience of a lifetime and Over-Board Sportfishing has the ability to make it happen for you too! Whether you want to catch a terror of the deep mako shark or feel the thrill of a spectacular blue

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Top Ocean City Marinas

  1. Ocean City Sunset Marina
    With direct, uninterrupted access to the Atlantic Ocean and its numerous canyons, Sunset Marina makes the ideal homeport for the avid off-shore angler or serves as a layover for the transient ocean-goer.

  2. White Marlin Marina
    White Marlin Marina is Ocean City's premier marina resort. Our commitment to service is our number one priority. After you tie up, take a dip in our refreshing pool or take a walk on the Boardwalk just two blocks away. There are many local bars a

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Bouy Conditions

Station OCIM2 - 8570283 - Ocean City Inlet, MD
July 15, 2024 7:54 am EDT
Location: 38.328N 75.091W
Wind Direction: SSW (200°)
Wind Speed: 8.0 knots
Wind Gust: 8.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure: 29.90 in (1012.6 mb)
Air Temperature: 69.8°F (21.0°C)
Water Temperature: 66.2°F (19.0°C)


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