If you love fishing, you need to drop your line in Ocean City ASAP.
World-famous fishing.
For starters, Ocean City is the White Marlin Capital of the World. Every year, the world's best fishermen compete for huge cash prizes in the White Marlin Open. The event isn't just fun for the fishermen, but the spectators too. Every evening during the tournament, hundreds rally to show their support and get a glimpse of that day's top fish at the free, public weigh-ins.
But that's just the beginning. Ocean City offers hundreds of square miles of opportunity for anglers of all ages and skill levels. A fishing license is required.*
With the Gulf Stream literally on our doorstep, bigeye and yellowfin tuna are just a short sail from shore, as are bluefish and wahoo. You'll find abundant mako, mahi-mahi, white marlin, blue marlin and even the occasional sailfish. Flounder, trout and sea bass are plentiful in the bay.
If you don't have a boat, don't worry. Head boats (boats that charge individuals per head) are easy to find. They do fill up quickly, however, so call ahead to reserve your place. Or just pick out a spot on a bridge, beach or pier. The Route 50 Bridge, for example, is a favorite. Surf cast from Ocean City and Assateague beaches for bluefish, sea trout, kingfish and more. Fishing rods and equipment can be rented from area bait and tackle shops - stop in also to get good advice on fishing!
If you prefer a public pier, try any of these locations:
If you do have a boat, we have convenient ramps. You'll find public boat ramps at:
- Assateague Island Park (Rt. 611 at Assateague Island Bridge)
- Gum Point Road (off Route 589)
- Ocean City Commercial Harbor (Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City)
Check ahead with your hotel, motel or condo about parking space for your boat trailer. Most marinas have space available for a modest fee. Or if it's a last-minute getaway, and you don't have time to hitch up your boat, rentals are plentiful at Ocean City marinas.
Please note that boat trailer parking is prohibited in:
- The Little Salisbury area (87th St., Bering Road)
- Public streets and municipal parking lots.
*Effective 1/1/11 Fishing License Required for Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays. Call 410-656-9526 or visithttp://dnr.maryland.gov/service/fishing_license.asp for more information.
**However, there are now two free fishing areas on the coast, as of August 20, 2012. Northside Park, town-owned pier and park at 125th Street, and Chicago Avenue, bulkhead between 2nd and 4th Streets do not require fishing licenses to fish in those areas. However, anglers must still register with the state for free by phone 1(855)-855-3906 available 7 AM to 7 PM every day, or online here:https://compass.dnr.maryland.gov/dnrcompassportal.
Fishing
JAMESTOWN PARK
116th street
Ocean City, MD 21842
The Town of Ocean City's newest landscaped promenade. Located off of Jamestown Road (116th St.), Jamestown Park is the perfect site for a peaceful stroll and quiet reflection. Crabbing and Fishing are...
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BAHIA MARINA
2107 Herring Way
Ocean City, MD 21842
Bahia Marina is home for Fish Tales, featuring Ocean City's largest small boat rental fleet, Bahia Marina carries a large selection of tackle and live, fresh or frozen bait for the bay, surf or offsho...
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NORTHSIDE PARK
125th Street
Ocean City, MD 21842
Northside Park is Ocean City's largest and most popular park facility. The 58 acre complex boasts three lighted softball/baseball fields, a lighted soccer field, multipurpose field, a fishing lagoon, ...
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NINTH STREET FISHING PIER
9th Street
Ocean City, MD 21842
Ninth Street Fishing Pier is perfect for those who love to fish. Located between Ninth Street and the bay, its a well-maintained pier with fish-cleaning tables equipped with hoses for easy clean-up. T...
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OCEAN CITY FISHING CENTER
12940 Inlet Isle Lane
Ocean City, MD 21842
Thirty miles east of Ocean City, maryland will place you smack in the middle of some of the hottest game fish action on the East Coast. White Marlin, Blue Marlin, Yellowfin, Bluefin and Big Eye Tuna, ...
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INLET PARK
S. 2nd St.
Ocean City, MD 21842
A boardwalk with viewing binoculars and informative signs overlooking Assateague Island. This first link of a future bayside boardwalk is marked by the presence of a large Indian structure and is home...
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SUNSET PARK
S. Division Street
Ocean City, MD 21842
Ocean City's newest park is a promenade with native shore planting areas with a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean, Assateague Island, the Sinepuxent Bay and Ocean City Commercial Harbor. Sunset par...
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BACK BAY ADVENTURES
400 32nd Street
Ocean City, MD 21842
Back Bay Adventures is located on 32nd street bayside, next to Jolly Roger's Amusement Park. Back Bay Adventures offers fishing, private charters, hourly jet ski rentals, high speed jet boat rides, an...
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TORTUGA FISHING
2107 Herring Way (22nd St & the Bay)
Ocean City, MD 21842
Bay fishing aboard the "Tortuga". Three trips daily. 8 am to 11 am. Noon to 3 pm; 4 pm to 7 pm.
FREE FLOUNDER DERBY! $500 1st place; $200 2nd place and $100 3rd place.
$6 OFF ADULT FARE OFF SEASON...
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MISS OCEAN CITY
12924 Sunset Ave
Ocean City, MD 21842
Welcome aboard the Miss Ocean City! Our boat is largest, most spacious and comfortable bay fishing boat of Ocean City. Miss Ocean City is 50 feet long fishing vessel which is Coast Guard Inspected an...
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FRONTIER TOWN CAMPGROUND
8428 Stephen Decatur Hwy
Berlin, MD 21811
While we’re just a stone’s throw away from some major area attractions like Ocean City, Assateague Island, and Berlin, we’ve got a ton of amenities you’ll enjoy right on site! Relax on the Laz...
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TALBOT STREET WATERSPORTS
311 Talbot Street
Ocean City, MD 21842
Talbot Street Watersports offers a different type of boat tour for everyone. Choose from:
OC Rocket Speedboat- An exciting ride along the coastline of OC.
Assateague Adventure- Popular eco-cruises...
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WHATEVER GUIDE SERVICE
10225 Silver Point Lane
Ocean City, MD 21842
Family friendly fishing charters for bay and inshore adventures. Fishing, clamming, crabbing, tubing, scenic cruises....Whatever You Can Imagine!
Captain Jeff Hurley is an Ocean City native with over...
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DOWNTOWN RECREATION COMPLEX
3rd Street
Ocean City, MD 21842
Downtown Recreation Complex offers something for everyone. - A lighted multipurpose ballfield along the bay - A small ballfield appropriate for youth softball games - A playground - Ample Basketball C...
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BAYSIDE BOAT RENTALS
5307 Coastal Hwy
Ocean City, MD 21842
Here at Bayside Boat Rentals we have a number of fun and exciting water sport options to offer. Being a family owned and operated business since 1999 we pride ourselves on catering to you and yours, b...
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OCEAN PRINCESS, INC.
307 Dorchester St.
Ocean City, MD 21842
The Ocean Princess is located at 307 Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City. From Memorial Day to mid-September the Ocean Princess takes two- 4 hour fishing trips daily. The Ocean Princess is the on...
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FRONTIER TOWN AMUSEMENTS
8428 Stephen Decatur Hwy.
Berlin, MD 21811
Relax on the Lazy River winding through the Water Park while the kids race down the waterslides. Play 18 holes of Miniature Golf amongst a peaceful setting of waterfalls and shade trees. Zip line thro...
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DUNCAN'S SPORT FISHING
12806 Sunset Avenue
Ocean City, MD 21842
Islander II Ocean or Bay Fishing
Featuring:
26' Mako Center Console
Twin Engine
Trolling
Bottom Fishing And Wreck Fishing
All Bait and Tackle Provided
Latest Navigation and Fish Finding Equip...
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JUDITH M - DEEP SEA FISHING PARTY BOAT
2107 Herring Way
Ocean City, MD 21842
The Judith M is a Coast Guard approved deep sea fishing vessel that fishes the wrecks, rocks and reefs of Ocean City. Targeted species include: black sea bass, flounder, tautog, croaker, bluefish, tri...
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AYERS CREEK ADVENTURES, LLC
8628 Grey Fox Lane
Berlin, MD 21811
Escape to a quiet world of abundant natural beauty with Ayers Creek Adventures!
Ayers Creek Adventures is a family owned eco-tour and paddlesports company. We offer kayak, stand up paddle board, and ...
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Charter Fishing
BAHIA MARINA
2107 Herring Way
Ocean City, MD 21842
Bahia Marina is home for Fish Tales, featuring Ocean City's largest small boat rental fleet, Bahia Marina carries a large selection of tackle and live, fresh or frozen bait for the bay, surf or offsho...
Read More »
OCEAN CITY FISHING CENTER
12940 Inlet Isle Lane
Ocean City, MD 21842
Thirty miles east of Ocean City, maryland will place you smack in the middle of some of the hottest game fish action on the East Coast. White Marlin, Blue Marlin, Yellowfin, Bluefin and Big Eye Tuna, ...
Read More »
BACK BAY ADVENTURES
400 32nd Street
Ocean City, MD 21842
Back Bay Adventures is located on 32nd street bayside, next to Jolly Roger's Amusement Park. Back Bay Adventures offers fishing, private charters, hourly jet ski rentals, high speed jet boat rides, an...
Read More »
TORTUGA FISHING
2107 Herring Way (22nd St & the Bay)
Ocean City, MD 21842
Bay fishing aboard the "Tortuga". Three trips daily. 8 am to 11 am. Noon to 3 pm; 4 pm to 7 pm.
FREE FLOUNDER DERBY! $500 1st place; $200 2nd place and $100 3rd place.
$6 OFF ADULT FARE OFF SEASON...
Read More »
MISS OCEAN CITY
12924 Sunset Ave
Ocean City, MD 21842
Welcome aboard the Miss Ocean City! Our boat is largest, most spacious and comfortable bay fishing boat of Ocean City. Miss Ocean City is 50 feet long fishing vessel which is Coast Guard Inspected an...
Read More »
FRONTIER TOWN CAMPGROUND
8428 Stephen Decatur Hwy
Berlin, MD 21811
While we’re just a stone’s throw away from some major area attractions like Ocean City, Assateague Island, and Berlin, we’ve got a ton of amenities you’ll enjoy right on site! Relax on the Laz...
Read More »
TALBOT STREET WATERSPORTS
311 Talbot Street
Ocean City, MD 21842
Talbot Street Watersports offers a different type of boat tour for everyone. Choose from:
OC Rocket Speedboat- An exciting ride along the coastline of OC.
Assateague Adventure- Popular eco-cruises...
Read More »
WHATEVER GUIDE SERVICE
10225 Silver Point Lane
Ocean City, MD 21842
Family friendly fishing charters for bay and inshore adventures. Fishing, clamming, crabbing, tubing, scenic cruises....Whatever You Can Imagine!
Captain Jeff Hurley is an Ocean City native with over...
Read More »
CASTAWAY'S RV RESORT & CAMPGROUND
12550 Eagles Nest Road
Berlin, MD 21811
Located right off Rte 611 (Stephen Decatur Road to Assateague Island), this luxury camping resort offers 378 sites on the shores of the Sinepuxent Bay.
Nestled along the shores of the beautiful Sinep...
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OCEAN PRINCESS, INC.
307 Dorchester St.
Ocean City, MD 21842
The Ocean Princess is located at 307 Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City. From Memorial Day to mid-September the Ocean Princess takes two- 4 hour fishing trips daily. The Ocean Princess is the on...
Read More »
FRONTIER TOWN AMUSEMENTS
8428 Stephen Decatur Hwy.
Berlin, MD 21811
Relax on the Lazy River winding through the Water Park while the kids race down the waterslides. Play 18 holes of Miniature Golf amongst a peaceful setting of waterfalls and shade trees. Zip line thro...
Read More »
DUNCAN'S SPORT FISHING
12806 Sunset Avenue
Ocean City, MD 21842
Islander II Ocean or Bay Fishing
Featuring:
26' Mako Center Console
Twin Engine
Trolling
Bottom Fishing And Wreck Fishing
All Bait and Tackle Provided
Latest Navigation and Fish Finding Equip...
Read More »
JUDITH M - DEEP SEA FISHING PARTY BOAT
2107 Herring Way
Ocean City, MD 21842
The Judith M is a Coast Guard approved deep sea fishing vessel that fishes the wrecks, rocks and reefs of Ocean City. Targeted species include: black sea bass, flounder, tautog, croaker, bluefish, tri...
Read More »
Marina
BAHIA MARINA
2107 Herring Way
Ocean City, MD 21842
Bahia Marina is home for Fish Tales, featuring Ocean City's largest small boat rental fleet, Bahia Marina carries a large selection of tackle and live, fresh or frozen bait for the bay, surf or offsho...
Read More »
OCEAN CITY FISHING CENTER
12940 Inlet Isle Lane
Ocean City, MD 21842
Thirty miles east of Ocean City, maryland will place you smack in the middle of some of the hottest game fish action on the East Coast. White Marlin, Blue Marlin, Yellowfin, Bluefin and Big Eye Tuna, ...
Read More »
PARADISE WATERSPORTS
12913 Ocean Gateway
Ocean City, MD 21842
Paradise Watersports is the largest Watersports facility in Ocean City with the most exciting activities to do in one place! Fly 800 feet!!! Our Parasailing has been rated the best in Ocean City! Offe...
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FRONTIER TOWN CAMPGROUND
8428 Stephen Decatur Hwy
Berlin, MD 21811
While we’re just a stone’s throw away from some major area attractions like Ocean City, Assateague Island, and Berlin, we’ve got a ton of amenities you’ll enjoy right on site! Relax on the Laz...
Read More »
ACTION WATERSPORTS
120 52nd St
Ocean City, MD 21842
At Action Watersports, we supply everything you need for an exciting ride... from safety training and instruction to the largest riding area (3 square miles!) in Ocean City.Fast jetskis, large fleet, ...
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O C PARASAIL INC
10434 Sussex Road
Ocean City, MD 21842
We are Ocean City's original Parasail company. For over 30 years we have provided a safe and fun activity for the entire family. Over the years we have flown in excess of 200,000 people!
Our staff is...
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ASSATEAGUE STATE PARK
7307 Stephen Decatur Hwy.
Berlin, MD 21811
Assateague State Park is Maryland's only oceanfront park. It is located on Assateague Island, a barrier island bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Sinepuxent Bay on the west. Its two mi...
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FRONTIER TOWN AMUSEMENTS
8428 Stephen Decatur Hwy.
Berlin, MD 21811
Relax on the Lazy River winding through the Water Park while the kids race down the waterslides. Play 18 holes of Miniature Golf amongst a peaceful setting of waterfalls and shade trees. Zip line thro...
Read More »
ADVANCED MARINA
122 66th St
Ocean City, MD 21842
Full service marina located on 66th Street Bayside in Ocean City, MD. Over 30 years in business! Pontoon boat, ski boat and waverunner rentals. Selling boat lines are Chaparral, Chaparral Vortex Jet B...
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ODYSSEA WATERSPORTS
5003 C Coastal Hwy
Ocean City, MD 21842
Ocean City’s One Stop Shop for Watersports Fun!Enjoy your time on the water with Odyssea Watersports, Family Owned and Operated for 20 years, Safety, Customer Service and Fun are most important! Cal...
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