Although not too many boats fished today due to an unfortunate spell of bad weather despite the phenomenal tuna bite, it was still a good day for bay fishing. Captain Nick Clemente on the “Get Sum” fished the 8th Annual Kid’s classic today and returned with 3 nice keeper flounder, and held a leaderboard position… Read more »
Daily Fishing Reports Ocean City MD
The chunk bite is hot! July 20 2012
Of the boats that fished from the marina today almost all returned with reports of good fishing, we saw a good number of tuna today. Aboard the “Tighten Up” Captain Jason Genthner returned with 4 yellow fin tuna, and a decent sized dolphin. Captain Jeremy Shandrowski had a similar day on the “Playmate” hanging a total of 4 yellow fin tuna. Captain Greg… Read more »
July 18, 2012 July is flying by!!!
Today only two of our boats ventured offshore and both had a great deal of success. The “Last Call” with Franky Pettolina returned with 7 yellow fin tuna, which combined had a total stringer weight of 330 pounds. A similar day was had with Captain Jason Genthner on the “Tighten Up” who also returned with… Read more »
July 17, 2012
While only a few of our boats fished today, they all returned with plenty of fish! The “Game Over” with Captain Steve Pfeffier returned today from a day of chunking at the Hot Dog with 5 yellow fin tuna. The tuna weighed a total of 229 pounds. Captain Dale Lisi on the “Foolish Pleasures” returned… Read more »
July 16, 2012
After our hectic weekend with the 25th Annual Tuna Tournament a few of our captains decided to take a day to rest. Regardless of only a few boats fishing the chunk bite for tuna was great today! Aboard the “Jade II” Captain Ed Kauffman returned to the dock with 22 yellow fin tuna, 17 fish… Read more »
FINAL RESULTS – 25TH ANNUAL O.C. TUNA TOURNAMENT
FINAL RESULTS – 25TH ANNUAL O.C. TUNA TOURNAMENT SINGLE LARGEST TUNA 1ST ABSOLUTE PLEASURE 257 #S $224,116.00 2ND REEL DESIRE 202 #S $30,978.00 3RD RESTLESS LADY 194 #S $20,653.00 HEAVIEST STRINGER 1ST LUCKY DUCK II 489 #S $68,236.00 2ND CAT WITHOUT A HANDLE 412 #S $27,131.00 3RD D.A. SEA 373… Read more »
Day Two of the Ocean City Tuna Tournament: July 14, 2012
We apologize for not sending out a formal fishing report last night. We were so busy we crowds and counting fish to post a report, it will be include this evening at the very bottom. Early this morning 32 boats ventured out from the fishing center in the search of the big one and a total… Read more »
O.C. TUNA TOURNAMENT – DAY 1 RESULTS
RESULTS – DAY 1 – FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2012 – 71 BOATS FISHEDSINGLE LARGEST TUNA1ST: “CANYON BLUES” 65 #2ND & 3RD PLACE (TIE): “LUCKY DUCK II”, “FIRST & MOORE” & “SOGGY DOLLAR”HEAVIEST STRINGER WEIGHT1ST: “LUCKY DUCK II” 244 #2ND: “CAT WITHOUT A HANDLE” 189 #3RD: “NO QUARTER” 182 #LARGEST DOLPHIN1ST: “CAT WITHOUT A HANDLE” 35… Read more »
25th Annual O.C. Tuna Tournament – $427,700.00 up for grabs
The 25th Annual O.C. Tuna Tournament: 79 boats entered, $427,710.00 total cash payout. Fishing starts tomorrow, Friday, July 13th. See you all at the scales!!!
Captains Prepare for the 25th Annual Tuna Tournament! July 12, 2012
Today some of our captains took a break from their tournament preparations to go fishing. The “Tighten Up” with Captain Jason Genthner earned high hook for the day with 2 impressive big eye tuna, and 4 yellow fin; the two big eye weighed in at 177 and 183 pounds. (see photo) Captain Steve Reddish on… Read more »
Gearing Up for the 25th Annual Tuna Tournament brings a bay fishing day! July 11, 2012
Today was a day for bay fishing! Captain Nick Clemente on the “Get Sum” had 7 keeper flounder (18″>) on his morning trip, 3 on his afternoon, and 4 on his evening trip, these nice keepers were accompanied by throwbacks and some crabs. On the bay fishing head boat the “Bay Bee” Captain Caleb Layton… Read more »
July 9, 2012
While captains are gearing up for the 25th annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament this week, they are still fishing. Today on a make up charter Captain Steve Pfeiffer on the “Game Over” returned with a very nice gaffer dolphin, and spotted a few big eye tuna while fishing today. The “Samurai I” with Captain Jeremy Blunt… Read more »
JULY 8, 2012
July 8, 2012 A few boats went fishing today. Capt. Wade Lober on the “Why Not” came back with 3 Yellow fin Tuna and 1 Dolphin. Capt. Jason Genthner aboard the “Tighten Up” returned with another Big Eye Tuna and 2 Yellow fin Tuna. Capt. Mark Sampson on the “Fish Finder” released 2 Atlantic Sharp-nosed… Read more »
JULY 7, 2012 – BIG day for BIG EYE TUNA
July 7, 2012 – BIG day for the boats of OCFC!!! Capt. Mark Radcliffe on the “FISH BONZ” was the first to arrive back to the docks and his crew offloaded a 193 pound Big Eye Tuna and after that they just got bigger!!! Capt. Ed Kaufman of the “JADE II” and Capt. Jason Genthner… Read more »
July 6, 2012
ATTENTION: We are looking for 2 additional anglers for a make-up charter on Monday July 9th, don't miss this great opportunity to fish with Ocean City's Premier charter fleet today! As the summer moves right along, the fish seem to be still moving in. Today high hook was awarded to Captain Jason Genthner on the… Read more »
July 5, 2012
It was a hot day today, as the temperatures rose the numbers of fish did as well. The “Playtime” with Captain Ron Taylor returned to the docks today with 2 blue fin tuna one measuring 51″ and the other at 46″. Captain Chad Meeks on the “All In” had a great day of fishing with a white… Read more »
July 04, 2012 Happy Fourth of July!
A few of our boats decided to fish on the holiday, and were rewarded with some nice catches. The “Samurai I” with Captain Jeremy Blunt returned to the dock with 2 yellow fin, and a blue fin tuna that was 52 inches and weighed in at 78 pounds. The fish was caught by 9 year old junior angler… Read more »
July 3, 2012 Tuna are everywhere!
We apologize for the delay in posting our fishing report, we were just too busy counting and cleaning fish yesterday! High hook today goes to Captain Jason Genthner on the “Tighten Up” who had a phenomenal day of fishing returning to the dock with 20 plus dolphin, 7 yellow fin tuna, and a blue fin. (see… Read more »
June 02, 2012
Today was an excellent day at the Ocean City Fishing Center! The “Bill$ 4 Bills” with Captain Jim returned to the docks today reporting a white marlin release. The “Jade II” had a phenomenal day returning with a large big eye tuna weighing in at 190 pounds. (see photo below) This tuna currently holds the… Read more »