Ocean City, MD Fishing Trip — April

Your Ocean City, MD Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 48°F4.4" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

20 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
Winter FlounderExcellent
Winter Flounder
Various
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Mahi MahiGood
Mahi Mahi
Various
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
SpotGood
Spot
Various
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various
White Sea BassGood
White Sea Bass
Various
ScupGood
Scup
Various
Spotted GarGood
Spotted Gar
Various
Starry FlounderGood
Starry Flounder
Various
CroakerGood
Croaker
Various
Black DrumGood
Black Drum
Various
Cownose RayGood
Cownose Ray
Various
BluefishGood
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Giant Sea BassGood
Giant Sea Bass
Various
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging

April Weather in Ocean City

64°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
4.4"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

41 Guides Matched

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

Check with your guide 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

Maryland Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$20.50
Non-Resident$30.50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Chesapeake Bay sport fishing license and trout stamps available.

Buy License Online — Maryland

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Varies by season and area; check current regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by season and area; check current regulations
Size Limit:Varies by season and area; check current regulations

Striped Bass regulations are complex and change frequently. Consult the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website for the most up-to-date information.

Flounder
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Possession limit equal to daily bag limit. Check for any seasonal closures in specific areas.

Winter Flounder
Season:Closed
Bag Limit:0
Size Limit:No minimum size

Winter Flounder is currently closed to harvest in Maryland.

Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
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