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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).



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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. 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


  5. DWD1
    Fishing spot


  6. Winter Quarter Shoal


  7. Bass Grounds
    2 Boxes


  8. DWD-OG1


  9. William C Snow
    55' tug boat


  10. African Queen Reef
    African Queen Reef


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Latest Ocean City Fishing Reports

  • October 5th 2024
    We had 33 boats fish out of Sunset Marina and Fishermans Marina yesterday! The swordfish and mahi bite were hot! “Fish On” and “Par Five” came back each flying a white marlin


  • October 4th 2024
    Another weekend of fishing is underway! We had a few boats venture out on October 4th that came back with plenty of meat fish to fill their freezers! The swordfish were bitin


  • September 29th 2024
    Fall fishing is in full swing! Our fleet kept the fish cleaners busy with plenty of meat fish hitting the docks. “Primary Search” was the first to come in. They had a meat ha


  • September 28th 2024
    Yesterday was a big day for meat fishing! “Marli” and “Tara Jessica” both came in with their mahi limit. “Whiskey Kilo” had a wheelbarrow full of tilefish and mahi. We had th


  • September 27th 2024
    Yesterday’s fishing report: “D.A. Sea” came back from an overnight trip with 22 white releases “Bailey’s Ark” had one white release “Marli” had a full haul of mahi tilefish a


  • September 12 2024
    It has been a beautiful couple of days here at the marina bringing back that September weather we know and love!  It has also brought about the September marlin bite just in


  • August 31 2024
    We closed the busy month of August with a beautiful day on this final holiday weekend of the summer!   The temperatures were perfect and the fishing was even better!  We had


  • August 18 2024
    We are excited to be a host property once again for the 33rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Tournament.  Registration will be held today in the Sunset Marina game room from 1-4:30 with


  • July 28 2024
    What a great way to end the weekend with so much activity and excitement on the docks for the final day of the Huk Big Fish Classic tournament.  There were a ton of boats out


  • July 20 2024
    There were a lot of boats that headed out today with their sights set on catching some nice fish.  The Poormans Canyon seemed to be the spot of choice today and boy did we se


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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. 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

  7. 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

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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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Latest Fishing Spots

Lewes Bridge
under bridge
Gray Triggerfish

Black Seabass

Black Seabass

Black Seabass

Black Seabass

Black Seabass

Black Seabass

Black Seabass

Black Seabass

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Bouy Conditions

Station OCIM2 - 8570283 - Ocean City Inlet, MD
November 21, 2024 3:30 am EST
Location: 38.328N 75.091W
Wind Direction: NNW (340°)
Wind Speed: 15.0 knots
Wind Gust: 19.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure: 29.55 in (1000.8 mb)
Air Temperature: 49.1°F (9.5°C)
Water Temperature: 58.1°F (14.5°C)


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Waning Gibbous Moon

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