Ocean City, MD Fishing Trip — July

Your Ocean City, MD Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 84°F / Low 72°F7.6" rain · 15 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in July

20 species
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
ScupExcellent
Scup
Various
Spotted GarExcellent
Spotted Gar
Various
CroakerExcellent
Croaker
Various
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Giant Sea BassExcellent
Giant Sea Bass
Various
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
SpotGood
Spot
Various
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various
White Sea BassGood
White Sea Bass
Various
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Starry FlounderGood
Starry Flounder
Various
Black DrumGood
Black Drum
Various
Cownose RayGood
Cownose Ray
Various
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various
Winter FlounderFair
Winter Flounder
Various
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging

July Weather in Ocean City

84°F
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
7.6"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

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.

Scup
Season:January 1 - December 31
Bag Limit:30 per angler
Size Limit:8-inch minimum

Regulations can change, anglers should consult the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website.

Spotted Gar
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers should consult the Maryland Guide to Fishing for any site-specific regulations.

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