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Fishing
Information
Q. In Ocean City, when is the best time
to catch:
A.
- Marlin: Mid-July through Mid-October - August
& September are best months
- Tuna: End of June through October - July
is best for Bluefins; August & September are best for
Yellowfins
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi): July through October
- Mako Shark: End of May through early July
- Blue Shark: May through early June
- All Other Shark: Mid-July through September
- Bluefish: End of April through mid-June
- Flounder: May through October
- Sea Bass: May through August
- Sea Trout: August through October
- Rockfish: End of September through mid-December
- Croaker (Hardhead): August through October
Q. What is being caught in the Bay, and
what is the best bait?
A. Flounder are being caught with a live minnow or
shiner and a strip of squid on the same hook.
Q. When is the best time to go fishing?
A. In the Bay, 2 hours before & after high tide.
Q. Do I need a fishing license?
A. Not here; only on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries,
and when fishing fresh water.
Q. What is the legal size of (fish species)?
A. Call for current laws.
Q. How big do flounder have to be to
keep?
A. 16 inches, 3 per fisherman per day pending
Q. Can you show me the best rig for flounder?
A. Stop in - we are here to help.
Q. What size hook should I use?
A. In the Bay - 2, 4 or 6
Q. How much weight do you need to hold
bottom?
A. In the Bay, 2-4 oz.
Q. Do you have live minnows?
A. Yes
Q. Do the minnows come in a cup?
A. No, you need a bucket.
Q. How many minnows are in a cup?
A. 3-4 dozen
Charter Boats
Q. How many people can a charter boat
hold?
A. Up to six
Q. Are they catching any blues?
A. Call for information
Q. How many tuna fish can I expect to
catch on a charter?
A. At the right time of the year - many; limits are
controlled by the federal government
Q. What boats do you have available for
(date)?
A. Call for availability
Q. How much should I tip the mate?
A. 15-20%
Crabbing
Q. How is the crabbing?
A. Starting in May, very good.
Q. What do I need to catch crabs?
A. Chicken necks and trap or string, weight and net
Q. Do you rent crab nets?
A. No, we sell them.
Q. Do you have crab bait?
A. Yes, chicken necks.
General
Information
Q. Are there hotels near your marina?
A. Yes. We recommend the Ocean Mecca Motel 23rd Street
and Boardwalk.
Q. Is there any place to get breakfast
in the morning?
A. Yes, English Diner, next to the marina or on 16th
St.
Q. Can you tow my boat?
A. No, we are not licensed.
Q. How late is your boat ramp open?
A. During regular business hours and 24 hours a day
in season.
Q. Do you have trailer storage?
A. No, unfortunately we have no dry storage for boats
and trailers.
Q. Can you give me a jump, my battery
is dead?
A. Yes, we have a full-service Mercury mechanic on
duty 6 days a week.
Q. Do you have any fuses?
A. Yes
Q. Do you have any boat slips available?
A. We have transient slips for 14' to 48' boats when
available.
Q. Where can I go clamming?
A. Right in back of the marina.
Q. What time does your bar open?
A. 11:00 a.m. Monday - Saturday; 12:30 p.m. Sunday
 Headboat and Bay Fishing
Q. What is better now, deep sea or bay
fishing?
A. Call for current status
Q. Who's catching more, the "Judith M"
or the "Tortuga"?
A. Call for current status
Q. How far does the "Judith M" go?
A. 8 to 10 miles into the ocean.
Other
rentals
Q. Do you rent speed boats?
A. No, but waverunners are available from Bay Sports
Unlimited located on the north end of our marina.
Q. Do you rent wave runners?
A. Yes, next door at Bay Sports Unlimited.
Q. How many people do your rental boats
hold?
A. 16 ft. boats hold 4 people
18 ft. boats hold 6 people
24 ft. pontoon boats hold 14 people
Q. Do you take reservations for rental
boats?
A. No, first come - first served.
Q. Where's the best place to fish from
land?
A. The inlet, Route 50 bridge, 3rd St. or 9th St.
Q. Where is the Thoroughfare?
A. Straight across the Bay from us on the west side.
Q. Is it easy to navigate the Bay?
A. You have to stay in marked channels.
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