Premium 6 Hour Ocean City Inshore Kayak Fishing Adventure
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
6hour kayak fishing adventure in Ocean City baysFirst angler receives complimentary Hobie Peddle Drive KayakAccommodates up to 4 guests with rental options available
Looking for a fishing adventure that combines the best of both worlds? This 6-hour kayak fishing charter takes you through Ocean City and Assateague bays, where shallow waters hold some serious fish. You'll paddle through prime inshore spots that bigger boats can't reach, getting up close with structure and cover where the fish love to hang out. The first angler scores a free Hobie Peddle Drive Kayak – those pedal drives are game-changers when you need to stay positioned over a good bite. With space for up to 4 anglers, this trip lets you experience the bays like the locals do, fishing spots that produce year-round action.
This isn't your typical charter boat experience – you're getting into fish territory that most anglers never see. Ocean City and Assateague bays offer miles of shallow flats, grass beds, and structure that hold fish throughout the seasons. The kayaks let you drift silently over nervous fish and work tight to cover without spooking anything. Your guide knows these waters inside and out, from the drop-offs where stripers ambush bait to the rocky areas where tautog hide. The Hobie pedal drive system means you can keep your hands free for fishing while staying positioned perfectly – no more fighting wind or current when you're into fish. The bays change with the tides, and your guide reads the water to put you on the most productive spots throughout the day.
Kayak fishing requires a different approach than boat fishing, and that's what makes it so effective. You'll be working lighter tackle that's perfect for the inshore species in these bays. Soft plastics, small jigs, and live bait work best when you can get this close to structure. The pedal drive kayaks give you stealth and maneuverability – you can hover over a piece of bottom that's holding fish without the noise of a motor. Your guide will show you how to read the fish finder, work the tides, and position yourself for the best shots at feeding fish. The shallow draft of the kayaks opens up miles of water that's off-limits to powerboats, especially during lower tides when fish concentrate in the deeper channels and holes.
Tautog are the prize catch in these waters, especially around the rocky structure and pilings throughout the bays. These chunky fighters average 2-4 pounds, with bigger fish pushing 6-8 pounds during peak season from October through December. They're notorious bait stealers, but once you hook into one, they'll test your drag with powerful runs toward cover. Tautog fight harder than fish twice their size, making them a favorite among serious anglers who appreciate technique over pure size.
Striped Bass cruise these bays year-round, with the best action during spring and fall migrations. You'll find them schooled up in 8-15 feet of water, chasing bait around points and drop-offs. Spring fish average 20-28 inches, while fall brings bigger fish in the 30+ inch range. Stripers are aggressive feeders when you find them active, and the kayaks let you stay with moving schools that would leave a boat behind.
Bluefish show up in waves throughout the warmer months, turning the bays into a feeding frenzy when they're around. These aggressive predators hit hard and fight dirty, with sharp teeth that'll cut through light leaders. They average 2-5 pounds in the bays, but what they lack in size they make up for in attitude. When blues are feeding, you can catch them on everything from topwater plugs to metal jigs.
Hickory Shad make their runs up the bay systems during spring, offering some of the most exciting light tackle action you'll find. These silver rockets jump repeatedly when hooked and provide non-stop action when the schools are moving through. They hit small jigs and spoons, and the shallow kayaks let you follow the schools into water where other anglers can't reach.
Sea Trout patrol the grass flats and channel edges throughout the warmer months, with peak action during summer evenings and early mornings. These spotted beauties average 12-16 inches, with occasional fish pushing 20+ inches. They're sight feeders that respond well to soft plastics worked slowly over the grass beds, and the quiet approach of kayak fishing gives you a huge advantage over boat anglers.
This 6-hour kayak fishing adventure gives you access to some of the most productive inshore waters on the East Coast. With the first angler getting a complimentary Hobie Peddle Drive Kayak and room for 3 additional anglers, it's perfect for small groups who want personalized attention and serious fishing action. The combination of expert local knowledge, top-notch kayaks, and exclusive access to shallow water hotspots makes this a charter experience you won't find anywhere else. Whether you're after the hard-fighting tautog, aggressive stripers, or the exciting variety of species that call these bays home, this trip delivers the goods. Book your spot now and get ready to experience Ocean City's inshore fishery the way it was meant to be fished.
Get ready to paddle your way to the best fishing spots around Ocean City and Assateague bays! Your group of up to four anglers will spend six hours exploring prime inshore waters aboard stable, easy-to-maneuver Hobie Peddle Drive Kayaks. The first angler scores a complimentary kayak, while the rest of your crew can bring their own gear or rent additional kayaks for the day. These pedal-powered fishing machines let you cover serious water while keeping your hands free for casting and reeling. Navigate shallow flats, sneak up on structure, and access those hard-to-reach honey holes that bigger boats can't touch. Perfect for targeting redfish, flounder, and stripers in the back bays and marshes. Your guide knows exactly where the fish are holding and will put you on the action. Bring your tackle box and get ready for some serious angling from these versatile fishing platforms.
Pomatomus SaltatrixBluefish are aggressive predators that travel in schools and put up a serious fight when hooked. These silver-blue torpedoes typically run 2-10 pounds around here, with their razor-sharp teeth and powerful jaws built for slashing through baitfish. You'll find them in open water, around structure, and chasing bait in the surf from late spring through fall. They're most active during their feeding frenzies when they tear through schools of bunker and herring. What guests love is the non-stop action - when you find blues, you usually find lots of them, and they hit hard. The smaller "snappers" are great for kids, while the big choppers give seasoned anglers a real workout. They're decent eating when bled immediately and iced. My tip: use wire leaders - those teeth will cut through mono in a heartbeat, and match your lure to whatever bait they're chasing.
Salmo TruttaSpotted sea trout, or "specks," are beautiful silvery fish covered in black spots that typically run 14-20 inches and 1-3 pounds, though we get some nice gator trout pushing 5+ pounds. They love shallow grass flats, oyster bars, and creek mouths in 2-8 feet of water where they ambush shrimp and small fish. Best fishing happens spring through fall, especially during moving water around dawn and dusk. What makes them fun is their aggressive strikes and decent fight, plus they're excellent eating with tender, flaky white meat. These fish are sight feeders with good eyesight, so they can be spooky in clear, shallow water. They school up in winter in deeper channels. My go-to tip: work soft plastics or topwater plugs slowly over grass beds during low-light periods, and don't be afraid to fish super shallow - sometimes they're in water so thin their backs are showing.
Alosa SapidissimaAmerican shad are the largest of the shad family, typically running 20-24 inches and 3-5 pounds, though we see some pushing 8+ pounds during peak season. These silvery fish with dark shoulder spots make their spring run from the ocean into rivers to spawn, usually April through June when water temps hit the sweet spot. What makes them special is they're incredible fighters - pound for pound, few fish pull this hard. They're also fantastic eating with delicate, flaky meat, and their roe is considered a real delicacy. Shad school up tight and swim near shorelines to avoid current as they head upstream. They're structure-oriented, holding in eddies and current breaks. My best tip: use light tackle with small jigs or flies in white and yellow - they have soft mouths, so keep steady pressure but don't horse them, or you'll pull the hook right out.
Morone SaxatilisStriped bass are the bread and butter of our local fishing - these silvery beauties with distinctive black stripes can range from schoolie-size around 18 inches up to trophy fish over 40 pounds. They're found around structure like jetties, drop-offs, and channel edges, usually in 10-30 feet of water. Spring and fall offer peak action when they're migrating and feeding heavily on bunker, herring, and crabs. What guests love is their strong, sustained fights and excellent table fare - the meat is sweet and flaky. These fish are smart and can be picky, but they're worth the effort. They feed best during moving water around dawn and dusk. Pro tip: match your bait to what they're eating - if you see birds working or bait flipping on the surface, get a lure that mimics that size and color, and work it through the strike zone.
Tautoga OnitisAlso called blackfish, tautog are chunky, strong-bodied fish that love rocky structure around jetties, pilings, and boulder fields. These guys run 1-3 pounds typically, though we catch some real slabs up to 10+ pounds. They're equipped with crushing teeth perfect for eating crabs, mussels, and barnacles. Tautog are territorial homebodies - they stick to their favorite rocks year-round, making them predictable targets. Spring through fall offers the best action, especially April through June. What makes them special is the fight - they use that bulk and those rocks to their advantage, diving straight down when hooked. The meat is excellent, firm and white. Pro tip: use green crabs for bait, but crush the shells first and let the scent drift - it drives them crazy and gets them feeding aggressively.
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