About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Climb aboard for a fun-filled day exploring the scenic back bays of Ocean City, Maryland with Captain Cole! This 3-hour inshore adventure is perfect for families, first-timers, and seasoned anglers alike. With Captain Cole’s local knowledge and easygoing style, you’re in for a hands-on fishing trip packed with excitement, learning, and unforgettable memories.

Fishing these calm, shallow waters means no long runs offshore—just quick access to some of the best inshore fishing the area has to offer. During the summer months, expect to target a solid mix of Flounder, Striped Bass, Bluefish, Sheepshead, and Tautog. Depending on conditions, you might be drifting open flats for Flounder, casting into current lines for Blues, or bottom fishing near bridges for hard-fighting Sheepshead. The fish are always moving, and so are Captain Cole’s tactics—no two trips are the same, and that’s all part of the fun!

Your boat for the day is a 23’ C-Hawk center console powered by a 150HP Honda outboard, fully equipped with Simrad electronics, radar, VHF radio, and all required safety gear. There's a live bait well onboard to keep your bait frisky and coolers ready for your food, drinks, and any fish you’d like to keep.

Captain Cole provides everything you need to fish, including quality rods, reels, tackle, bait, and even your fishing license. Want to bait your own hook? Absolutely. Prefer to net your own catch? Go for it. This trip is as hands-on as you want it to be, and Captain Cole loves seeing anglers—especially kids—get involved and have a blast. If you're bringing young ones, just give him a heads-up so he can make sure the right-size life jackets are on board.

Once you’re back at the dock, the crew will clean and fillet your catch so it’s ready for the grill or freezer. And with a helpful first mate on board (tips are appreciated—20% is customary), you’ll have all the support you need to focus on the fun.

Whether you’re chasing your first fish or just looking for a laid-back day on the bay, this Ocean City inshore trip with Captain Cole delivers the perfect mix of fishing, family time, and coastal adventure. Book your trip today and come see why a few hours on the water can turn into memories that last a lifetime.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	3 hours
1 Person	$425.00
2 People	$425.00
3 People	$425.00
4 People	$425.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Cole E.

Independent Guide

Captain Cole was born and raised fishing and hunting the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. A lifelong outdoorsman, he now shares that passion by running inshore fishing trips and laid-back cruises through the back bays of Ocean City, Maryland. Cole’s focus is on creating fun, approachable experiences for anglers of all levels, and he takes pride in passing down knowledge to the next generation. Whether you're looking to catch fish or just...

About Your Guide

Cole E.

Independent Guide

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Ocean City, Maryland

Areas Fished

Isle of Wight Bay

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: C-Hawk
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 23'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: C-Hawk
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 23'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Honda
Total Horsepower: 150
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Ice Box, Radar

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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