What to expect

If you are looking for a more personalized inshore/nearshore, light tackle fishing experience, Capt. Tilly OC Charters is it! With a charter capacity of 2-3 anglers, you get a hands-on experience, compared to a crowded boat of anglers lined up elbow to elbow, "full rail" style, with all the tangles (and cussing) that type of fishing brings.

Your fishing machine for the day is the Wedgie², a 23' Panga Marine center console, with a 2023, 140 hp. Suzuki engine. Pangas are internationally acclaimed as being an exceptional fishing platform, known for their stability, sea worthiness, shallow draft, and efficiency. The Wedgie² is also equipped with an engine Jack Plate for raising and lowering the engine straight up and down (ideal for going in super shallow water), trim tabs for leveling the boat’s ride, a Power Pole for easy shallow water anchoring, a Garmin GPS, chart plotter, depth sounder, fish finder, VHS radio, Stereo, live well, and all Coast Guard required safety equipment.

During the main Summer months, Flounder fishing is Ocean City's mainstay. Capt. Tilly is locally known for trolling for flounder, a technique shown to him by old time locals years ago. Not only is this method a proven fish catcher, but it also enables the Wedgie² to get away from the packed channels and boat traffic, to the more quiet areas of the bay. Areas, that have not had hundreds of boats constantly running over the fish and spooking them in the channels.

Quality rods, reels, and tackle are available for you, along with live and/or dead bait.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them, size, and creel limits. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Don't forget to bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, come aboard with Captain Tilly OC and get hooked!

Captain Tilly on the Wedgie², going fishing in the back bay in Ocean City, MD
A Suzuki 140 hp., Power Pole, Jack Plate, and trim tabs on the Wedgie².
View of a boat dashboard with steering wheel and controls, parked outside near trees and a body of water, with a sunset sky.
View of a boat dashboard with steering wheel and controls, parked outside near trees and a body of water, with a sunset sky.

Begin Planning Your Charter

Please either submit the inquiry form or give Capt. Tilly a call! Get your days on the Bays started!