Ocean City, MD Fishing Trip — August

Your Ocean City, MD Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in August

20 species
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
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
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Starry FlounderGood
Starry Flounder
Various
CroakerGood
Croaker
Various
Black DrumGood
Black Drum
Various
Cownose RayGood
Cownose Ray
Various
Giant Sea BassGood
Giant Sea Bass
Various
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Winter FlounderLow
Winter Flounder
Various

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

Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No more than 3 Mahi Mahi per person per trip, or no more than 5 Mahi Mahi per vessel per trip, whichever is more restrictive.
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession limits apply. Check current regulations for any updates.

Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Refer to current regulations for species-specific limits (e.g., Bluefin, Yellowfin, Bigeye, Albacore).
Size Limit:Refer to current regulations for species-specific limits (e.g., Bluefin, Yellowfin, Bigeye, Albacore).

Federal regulations and permits may be required for certain tuna species. Check current regulations for any updates.

Bluefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person for private/charter boat anglers; 5 per person for shore anglers
Size Limit:No minimum size
Tautog
Season:January 1 - May 15 and August 1 - December 31
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Possession limit is equal to the daily bag limit. Check for any seasonal closures or gear restrictions in specific areas.

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