Ocean City, MD Fishing Trip — December

Your Ocean City, MD Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 46°F / Low 30°F2" rain · 6 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

20 species
Winter FlounderGood
Winter Flounder
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogFair
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Spotted SeatroutFair
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Starry FlounderFair
Starry Flounder
Various
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Mahi MahiLow
Mahi Mahi
Various
TunaLow
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
FlounderLow
Flounder
Various
SpotLow
Spot
Various
WeakfishLow
Weakfish
Various
White Sea BassLow
White Sea Bass
Various
ScupLow
Scup
Various
Spotted GarLow
Spotted Gar
Various
CroakerLow
Croaker
Various
Black DrumLow
Black Drum
Various
Cownose RayLow
Cownose Ray
Various
BluefishLow
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Giant Sea BassLow
Giant Sea Bass
Various
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging

December Weather in Ocean City

46°F
Avg High
30°F
Avg Low
2"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

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

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

Winter Flounder is currently closed to harvest in Maryland.

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.

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.

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