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Follow the Fun: Going Fishing on the Angler Head Boat!
By AnnJune 29, 20235 min read
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Here is the Angler deep sea fishing boat coming back to the dock after a successful trip.
We decided to do something different to launch the 4th of July weekend. We have worked with the Angler boat for years, but have never been out on one of their fishing trips. We always recommend the Angler as a wonderful thing to do when you come to Ocean City with friends and family, but we have only experienced the fabulous sunset cruises on the Angler's boat. So, because it is the start of the 4th of July weekend and going fishing is one of the fun things to do in Ocean City when here on a family holiday, we are going fishing and bringing you along.
Fishing on the Angler Deep Sea Fishing Boat
Fishing Trip Options on the Angler Head Boat
Once you decide you want to go fishing, you have to pick one of the many trip options, mostly based on the amount of time you want to spend on the water. This is a trip where you really don't need anything. Rods and reels can be rented for only $6 per person. The bait is included with your ticket. Reservations are recommended and you have to book online.3/4 day (6.5 hours)
- Departs: 7:00am
- Returns: 1:30pm
- Adult: $71
- Child: $38
8 hour day
- Departs: 7:00am
- Returns: 3:00pm
- Adult: $93
- Child: $47
10 hour day
- Departs: 6:00am
- Returns: 4:00pm
- Adult:$109
- Child: $52
3 hour trip
- Tuesday and Thursday only
- Departs: 2:00pm
- Returns: 5:00pm
- Adult: $38
- Child: $23
Our Experience
We saw the Angler post on OceanCity.com's Facebook page. Currently, there is a contest running where you can win a deep sea fishing trip for 2 on Captain Bill Bunting's boat. The winner will be randomly drawn and the winner posted on the page on July 6th. The pictures looked so inviting that we thought we should just book the trip and see what it was like.
Book Online from the Angler's Website
We went to the Angler's Facebook page which links to their site. We scrolled down to find the block that lets you book a trip.
Just click on the button on the Angler's page to book your trip. Here is the July fishing trip schedule where you can get information and book.
Information for Your Fishing Trip
We got the last three tickets on the boat for tomorrow morning. I got a confirmation email immediately:
This is the email we got immediately after booking the trip.
I looked around the site to try to find out what we need to bring. I couldn't really find a lot of information so I decided to give them a call at 410-289-7424. There is an automated menu. You will be able to get yourself to automated information for your fishing trip.
Trip Details & Info
You learn the basics of your trip from the recording:- The primary species we will be fishing for tomorrow is Black Sea bass.
- The minimum legal fish is 13" long, and
- the maximum number of fish you can take home is 15.
- The secondary species is flounder.
- The minimum legal fish is 16.5" and the limit is 4.
- Bait is included with your ticket.
- You can rent a rod and reel for $6.
- Beer and beverages will be offered for sale on the boat.
- There is no food on the boat, so you should pack your own.
- You can bring a cooler for your fish AND for your snacks/lunch.
- You must bring the ice for your cooler.
- You keep your coolers with you throughout the trip.
This is the preferred parking lot at the Angler.
Make it an Annual Event
We talked with a a couple of people who came off the fishing trip today. They were from Rhode Island and said that they go on the Angler fishing boat every year on their vacation.
These visitors from Rhode Island got off the boat and said that they enjoy a fishing trip on the Angler every year.
We talked to the mate, Rich, as he cleaned the deck after arriving this evening. He said that it had been beautiful out there today. The odds of catching a lot of fish go up on the longer trips. He said that it's a smoother ride towards the back of the boat.
Rich, one of the mates aboard, will help you during the trip and is full of tips for a wonderful experience.
So that's all for today. We are headed out to get some ice for the cooler. We will be at the dock at 6:30 for an on-time departure at 7 am.
Watch Us Leave Tomorrow on the Webcam
Click on the webcam to watch the boat load and depart tomorrow morning between 6:30 and 7 am.
If you want to watch the boat board and pull away from the dock, just watch the Angler webcam. It will be a great day! Tune in for part 2 tomorrow...
About Ann
Ann has been with StateVentures since 1999. She moved from Annapolis to Berlin, MD to be closer to Ocean City. She loves a camera and any excuse to use it. Her kids are both grown and off adventuring. Ann loves the beach. She loves to fish, travel with her children and grandchildren, and find the best restaurants and deals in Ocean City.
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