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

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Latest Ocean City Fishing Reports

• 4th of July Weekend Recap
  We hope everyone had a great 4th of July Weekend! We had a busy weekend on the docks at Sunset Grille and throughout Ocean City. The biggest fishing day of the weekend was Th

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• Big Eye & Lots of Yellowfin 6/22/25
  Weekend wrap-up! Sunday was quieter than Saturday but we still saw a lot of great catches brought back to the docks! The boats that went out yesterday reported that it was a

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• First Saturday of Summer 6/21/25
  The first official Saturday of Summer was a success! Everyone was getting in on the action; we had 63 boats go out yesterday between Sunset Marina and Fisherman’s Marina. We

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• Yellowfin Action and A 161-pound Big Eye
  We had a busy day on the docks yesterday! “East Bound” came back this morning from an overnight trip with a 161-pound big eye the first big eye of the weekend! “C-Boys” “Marl

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• Tuna Bite is Back 6/19/25
  The tuna bite is back and our fleet has been getting after it! It’s finally starting to feel like summer in Ocean City. We are coming off an exciting weekend of Tuna and Tiar

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• Fishing the First Week of June
  The season has started to pick up around here! We’ve seen a few tunas from “Bad Habit” “Primary Search” and “Marli”. “Bad Habit” hit the jackpot with 5 yellowfin tuna early l

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• WMO Registration Open
  Online registration is now open for the 52nd Annual White Marlin Open! We can’t wait for this year’s tournament and to have everyone back on the docks! The post WMO Registrat

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• Ocean City Boats Killin’ It!
  Ocean City boats killin’ it from coast to coast. “Billfisher” recently finished the first leg of the Los Suenos Signature Triple Crown in first place with 99 sailfish and 2 b

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• 2025 Tournament Schedule
  Ocean City’s 2025 tournament schedule is here! This upcoming season is stacked with a great lineup of world-class tournaments happening right here in Ocean City Maryland. We

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• 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

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Top Ocean City Bait & Tackle Stores

1. 353 Custom Tackle
   Specializing in custom tackle and full boat spreads that gear towards catching tuna, billfish, mahi.
   

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2. 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
   

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3. Atlantic Tackle
   Atlantic Tackle is the Mid-Atlantic’s most complete tackle store featuring a huge selection of rods and reels from the industries top manufacturers. Our store features an unbelievable offering of terminal tackle, artificial lures, and leads. Highligh
   

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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
   

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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
   

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3. 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
   

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4. 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
   

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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
   

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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
   

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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.
   

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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 19, 2025 1:18 am EDT
Location: 38.328N 75.091W
Wind Speed: 0.0 knots
Wind Gust: 1.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.09 in (1018.9 mb)
Air Temperature: 77.0°F (25.0°C)
Water Temperature: 75.9°F (24.4°C)

Current Moon Phase

Waning Crescent Moon