The 9th Street Fishing Pier has fish?cleaning tables equipped with hoses for easy clean-up, along with great views of the Bay. More Details...
Inshore Fishing Species
- Flounder
- Striped Bass
- Rockfish
- Bluefish
- Mackerel
- Weakfish
- Black & Red Drum
- Croaker
Ocean City, Maryland, is your ultimate fishing destination! Whether you’re an experienced angler or just throwing your line in the water to experience something new, our inshore and offshore fishing offers a rewarding fishing experience.
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The most popular and well know inshore fishing spots in Ocean City are the Inlet, the Piers, and the beach, which all produce excellent fish and are easily accessible.
There are 7 piers or boardwalks from which to fish in Ocean City, Maryland. Northside Park and the 3rd Street boardwalk both offer a free fishing zone from DNR.
The inlets tidal currents make for an ideal fishing spot as larger fish wait and hunt the smaller fish riding the currents. There is plenty of space on the rocks to accommodate the many fisherman that come. Park at the Inlet lot and you're there. You'll be fishing in minutes.
Notes: It may not be the best spot to bring small children. The rocks can be slippery and a dangerous with the inlet currents.
The Route 90 bridge sits in the Assawoman Bay. You can't fish from the bridge but you can fish under it by boat. The best time to fish under the bridge is a couple of hours before to a couple of hours after the high or low tide times.
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The route 50 bridge crosses the Isle of Wight Bay and is close to the inlet. Fishing the pilings from the bridge or my boat for flounder, bluefish, croaker, tautog, triggerfish, striped bass.
Notes: A bridge net is needed to fish from the bridge.
125th Street, Ocean City, MD
Free public fishing pier. No fishing license required to fish the pier at Northside Park.
Notes: No license needed. A great family fishing spot. The park also has a great playground and large grass area.
In Ocean City, fishing is prohibited on public beaches from Memorial Day weekend Friday to September 30, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m..
You may not be within 50 yards of anyone swimming, walking, sitting, lying, surfing, or standing on the beach.
Notes: No license needed. A great family fishing spot. The park also has a great playground and large grass area.
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