Nearshore Bottom Fishing

From the voracious and ever-eager black sea bass to “the bulldog at the bottom” (the tautog), and from the crazy-toothed triggerfish to the goofy-eyed flounder, these wrecks and reefs are swarming with fish.

Knowing precisely where these wrecks are located (a closely guarded secret) and how to position the boat to fish them comes only with years of experience. Captain Dan of the Fin Chaser has been running boats off of Ocean City, Maryland for more than 35 years. While some slower boats are forced to stay closer to the inlet, the Fin Chaser’s speed allows our anglers to fish on wrecks that are much farther from the inlet and don’t get near the fishing pressure.

The Fin Chaser is also equipped with only the best tackle, allowing you to use the perfect gear for the fish you’re targeting. Our flexibility to switch spots or species throughout the day means that you’ll never be glued to one spot, trying to catch fish that don’t want to bite, due to fuel or tackle constraints. Few boats offer the ability to change thing up as much as the Fin Chaser does. If filling the cooler with dozens of black sea bass, wrestling a double-digit tautog out of a wreck, or putting together a stringer full of flatties (flounder) sounds like fun, give Captain Dan a call today.