Plan a Fishing Trip to Ocean City, NJ

9 guidesBest months: April, May, June, September

What's Biting in Ocean City Right Now

Striped Bass
Goodboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Tuna
Goodsaltwater
Trolling, Chunking, Live Baiting
Flounder
GoodVarious
Mahi Mahi
FairVarious
Weakfish
FairVarious
Bluefish
Fairsaltwater
Trolling, Casting, Live Baiting
Black Sea Bass
Fairsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Jigging, Live Bait
Tautog
Fairsaltwater
Bottom fishing, Jigging, Live bait fishing

What to Bring

Check with Ocean City guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

New Jersey Fishing License

License: Freshwater fishing license

Check the current NJ Freshwater Fishing Digest for specific waterbody exceptions.