Shore Thing Charters
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Book your next trip with Shore Thing Charters and find out what the fishing in Ocean City, Maryland is all about. Your guide for the day is Captain James, allowing you to benefit from years of local experience.
Depending on conditions, you might hook into Flounder, Rockfish, Bluefish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, and whatever else is biting. You’ll target your catch by light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. James also offers Flounder gigging.
Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!
Capt. James will bring you aboard a 24’ Downeast with room for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself. Fish cleaning is available however, arrangements must be made beforehand with the captain.
You do not need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
A few items to bring include sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. You might also want to bring a small cooler or bag for any catch you may be taking with you. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Shore Thing Charters!
Book your next trip with Shore Thing Charters and find out what the fishing in Ocean City, Maryland is all about. Your guide for the day is Captain James, allowing you to benefit from years of local experience.
Depending on conditions, you might hook into Flounder, Rockfish, Bluefish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, and whatever else is biting. You’ll target your catch by light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. James also offers Flounder gigging.
Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!
Capt. James will bring you aboard a 24’ Downeast with room for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself. Fish cleaning is available however, arrangements must be made beforehand with the captain.
You do not need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
A few items to bring include sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. You might also want to bring a small cooler or bag for any catch you may be taking with you. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Shore Thing Charters!
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Morgen Miller5.0VerifiedWe had a great time !!
Late Afternoon Trip on September 5, 2026 • 5 adultsWe had a great time fishing with Captain James and his first mate . They were very friendly and helpful. The crew is very hands on and does everything they can to make sure everyone in your group is engaged and having a great time. They are very knowledgeable about the aquatic species. Our group was very lucky and caught 5 different types of fish! Thank you for a great time and many memories.
Sam Raborg5.0VerifiedGreat bachelor party!
Morning Trip on July 18, 2026 • 6 adultsWe booked this trip for a bachelor party and had a complete blast. cost some really great fish and had a wonderful time with the captain and Skipper. when the fish weren't biting, the captain moved us to better fishing grounds where we stayed until they stopped biting.
Toni Haldeman5.0VerifiedHad a great time
Late Afternoon Trip on July 15, 2026 • 5 adultsWe all had a great time. We caught a puffer fish that was really neat. They kept saying this is your charter let us know what you want to do. They gave their advice and left us decide. we got to see dolphins and horses which was a plus for the ladies on the trip.
Sam Petersheim5.0VerifiedCapn James did us well with Spanish Mackeral He was very Good
Morning Trip on September 1, 2026 • 4 adultswe ejoyed our trip out with Cpn James..did a 4 hour trip ad went outside of OC Inlet a ways .. caught a nic mess of Spanih Mackeral...tried for Flounder but hey weren't hungry.. Had a beautiful morning on the water..and great time catching Fish.
John FullerRepeat angler4.7VerifiedGreat Trip!
Morning Trip on August 29, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenJames was great! we had originally booked 7-11am slot. He reached out to me and asked if we would want to shift our time to better match the tide conditions. This worked out perfectly. We were on fish constantly. The action slowed when the tide changed over, but we were glad we had shifted our time. Overall, great experience! Thanks James!
Rich NesbitRepeat angler5.0Verifiedgood job guys
Afternoon Trip on July 25, 2026 • 5 adultsJames and Ross definitely know where to fish ! We caugh more fish than anyone around us. Great job fellas ! Good luck with your new venture, hope all goes well ! Sea ya next time ! Thanks for a great trip .
Richard Hollern5.0VerifiedCaptain James delivers!
Late Afternoon Trip on June 24, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 childrenMy kids loved the whole experience! Captain James and first mate John were great for us and the kids. We would highly recommend this, our kids called this the highlight of vacation! Thanks again!
Jo Ashley5.0VerifiedGreat trip!
Morning Trip on August 13, 2026 • 2 adultsJames was a great captain and very knowledgeable about what fish were biting and was able to catch a lot! Little rain didn’t scare us away! Thank you for a great fishing morning
Paul Anstine5.0VerifiedFirst Timers
Afternoon Trip on August 15, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain James and first mate Ted did a fantastic job taking us to all the right fishing holes to catch flounder. My boys loved every minute of it.
Brandi Richards5.0VerifiedCaptin was amazing!!!
Morning Trip on September 20, 2026 • 2 adultsTime was great. Captin made the trip! We would come back just to hang out with him.
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I wanted to take my son out for one last fishing trip before going back to school, and Shore Thing was able to squeeze us in. They worked with us to get us on the water at the time that would give us the best chance of seeing some action. Everything was very easy; the boat was clean and safe, the gear was well maintained, and the captain was very attentive to making sure we had what we needed and could catch what we were interested in. We had a great time and left with plenty of fish for a few dinners which was awesome 😊
My two sons, daughter in law and myself had a great time fishing. Captain James was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful as was his first mate. We originally scheduled for a Wednesday morning but bad weather was forecasted so we were able to reschedule to Friday morning. We caught about 15 flounder and a few more that didn't quite make it to the boat. They weren't keepers but it was great action all morning. I highly recommend booking with Captain James.
We had a great time fishing with Captain James and his first mate . They were very friendly and helpful. The crew is very hands on and does everything they can to make sure everyone in your group is engaged and having a great time. They are very knowledgeable about the aquatic species. Our group was very lucky and caught 5 different types of fish! Thank you for a great time and many memories.
We booked this trip for a bachelor party and had a complete blast. cost some really great fish and had a wonderful time with the captain and Skipper. when the fish weren't biting, the captain moved us to better fishing grounds where we stayed until they stopped biting.
We all had a great time. We caught a puffer fish that was really neat. They kept saying this is your charter let us know what you want to do. They gave their advice and left us decide. we got to see dolphins and horses which was a plus for the ladies on the trip.
