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Fishing charters in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City bills itself as the White Marlin Capital of the World, and the White Marlin Open held here every August is one of the largest and richest billfish tournaments anywhere. Charter boats run from the West Ocean City harbor to the Baltimore, Poor Man's, and Washington canyons, where summer trolling turns up white marlin, tuna, and mahi in numbers few East Coast ports can match.
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Booking a Ocean City charter: FAQ
How do I pick a fishing charter in Ocean City?
Match the boat to the fishing you want: Canyon boats troll ballyhoo and spreader bars for billfish and tuna on full-day runs. Inshore, drifting live minnows and soft baits along back-bay channel edges is the classic flounder program. Look at what each operator targets, then check the live conditions in Baitful before locking a date.
When should I book a charter in Ocean City?
The prime season is May–October (white marlin peak August–September). Good boats fill up well ahead of peak months, so book early and keep an eye on the forecast.
What can charters catch in Ocean City?
Ocean City bills itself as the White Marlin Capital of the World, and the White Marlin Open held here every August is one of the largest and richest billfish tournaments anywhere. Charter boats run from the West Ocean City harbor to the Baltimore, Poor Man's, and Washington canyons, where summer trolling turns up white marlin, tuna, and mahi in numbers few East Coast ports can match.
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