Fish Finder Adventures 2

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Hit the waters of Ocean City, Maryland with the knowledgeable, passionate Fish Finder Adventure crew! A blend of shark fishing, conservation, research and education, our shark trips are a truly a unique experience where the public is invited to join us to not only catch, release, and learn about ...

Hit the waters of Ocean City, Maryland with the knowledgeable, passionate Fish Finder Adventure crew! A blend of shark fishing, conservation, research and education, our shark trips are a truly a unique experience where the public is invited to join us to not only catch, release, and learn about sharks, but also assist and be a part of "real" shark research projects.

Because we are involved with assisting scientists in a number of different shark research projects, every shark we catch provides some measure of data to one or more studies. Some sharks are simply measured, released, and recorded. Some sharks are tagged with basic recapture type tags while some are fitted with expensive satellite transmitters. Every shark landing is important and logged into our daily shark data sheet which records the location, shark species, sex, length, estimated weight, bait used, type of hook used, location of the hook-set, depth hooked, time of day, water temperature, and various other aspects of the catch. This data is made available to shark researchers and marine managers.

The 40’ FISH FINDER is a safe, clean, and comfortable six passenger, custom-built sport fishing charter boat. She’s equipped with more than enough modern tackle, equipment, and state-of-the-art electronics to effectively pursue and capture fish from the smallest minnow to the largest shark. Fly rods, spinning rods, bottom rods, stand-up and conventional trolling rods - the FISH FINDER is armed with a diverse enough arsenal of tackle to accommodate the whims of most fishermen.

One look at the FISH FINDER and you’ll have to agree that she’s a breed apart from the rest of the fleet. Inside you’ll find an enclosed head, v-bunks, and comfortable seating around a dinette table. Outside is a massive 11’X19’ fishing cockpit, an insulated fish-hold, fighting chair, outside seating and under a shaded canvas top around a 2nd dinette table. Charter fees aren’t inflated to cover fancy decorations, plush carpeting, and color TVs. This vessel is forty feet of very serious fishing machine!

Captain Mark Sampson will be at the helm of the Fish Finder while you’re out on the water. He’s been working in the recreational fishing industry since he was a kid, first as a dock-boy and eventually as manager of an Ocean City marina. But since 1987 his "full-time" job has been a charter boat captain and fishing guide. Besides fishing out of Ocean City and the Florida Keys, he also works as an outdoor writer, and a captain’s school instructor. Here are some highlights: U.S. Coast Guard licensed Master/Captain and Fishing Guide since 1986, Founder - Ocean City Shark Tournament, Outdoor writer - published in more than a dozen journals and magazines, Author of Modern Sharking, published 2008, Guide for 20 IGFA world records and numerous Maryland state records, Shark Research - tagging & data collection, Volunteer - National Aquarium Marine Animal Rescue Program, Advisor - NMFS Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel, Instructor - Three B's Captain's School.

You’ll be hard pressed to find a more qualified Captain! Captain Mark Sampson will work tirelessly to provide a fun, safe, and successful day off the coast of Ocean City. Book your trip with Fish Finder Adventure today!

Popular Features:

  • Fishing License Included
  • Fish Cleaning Included
  • Toilet On Board
  • Children Welcome
  • Fishing Tackle Included
  • First Mate
  • Fishing Trips with Fish Finder Adventures 2 start at: $750.00

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  • Your Captain will provide:

    • Catch Cleaning & Filleting
    • Fishing License
    • Fly Fishing Equipment
    • Fresh or Live Bait
    • Lures
    • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle

    You’ll need to bring drinks (no glass bottles), snacks, weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

  • Weather cancellations are at your Captain’s discretion, your safety is their number one priority! You will receive a refund for any weather cancellation, or you can choose to reschedule your trip for a different date.

  • 12904 Inlet Isle Lane Ocean City, MD

    • Bluefish
    • Cobia
    • Flounder
    • Redfish
    • Black Seabass
    • Sharks
    • Tautog
    Your Captain will have you targeting the species biting most frequently on the days leading up to your trip!

Trips:

You will have the opportunity to select backup dates in checkout (if applicable)

Half Day Shark Trip (AM)

$750.00

Offered 06/15/24 - 10/15/24

Price includes up to 6 guests

7:00am - 12:00pm EST (5 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details

This type of Shark trips are the most popular. You'll be back at the marina by noon. It takes 40 minutes to reach your fishing grounds, so you'll have lots of time for fishing action. During summer, the ocean is slightly calmer in the morning than the afternoon.

Half Day Shark Trip (PM)

$750.00

Offered 06/15/24 - 10/15/24

Price includes up to 6 guests

1:00pm - 6:00pm EST (5 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details

IHalf day Shark trips are most popular among Capt. Mark's guests. A 40-minute ride to the fishing grounds leaves plenty of time for some fun action. This is a great trip for kids or anyone who doesn't wish to spend a long day on the water! On a typical summer day, the ocean tends to be a bit calmer in the morning than the afternoon but the Shark action is usually about the same.

Full Day Shark Trip- Nearshore

$1,100.00

Offered 06/16/24 - 10/15/24

Price includes up to 6 guests

7:00am - 3:00pm EST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details

You'll typically fish the same waters on your full day nearshore trips as on our 1/2 day trips - you just have a few more hours to do it, and if the fishing is slow, you have a little more time to move around to find the best action.

Full Day Shark Trip- Offshore

$1,500.00

Offered 05/20/24 - 06/21/24

Price includes up to 6 guests

6:00am - 2:00pm EST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details

Make the most of this incredible option to explore the rich backcountry and flats of the Florida Keys, as you spend 8 hours fishing like never before. Go after the inshore "Grand Slam" of Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon; test your skills against monster Sharks; or try to fill the boat with delicious Redfish, Snappers, and Trout. Whatever you want, the Keys has it, so don't miss out!

Additional Features:

  • Saftey Equipment

  • Life Jackets
  • Life Raft
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • First-aid Equipment
  • Cpr-trained Crew
  • Flares
  • Vhf Radio
  • Navigation

  • Gps
  • Fish Finder
  • Radar
  • Price Includes

  • Catch Cleaning & Filleting
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
  • Fresh Or Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle
  • First Mate

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