7.13.20 11:13 am

Mon - 7/13 -

10:18AM - Capt. Adam Wilson on the charter boat "Chasin' Tides" reports - "found a decent mackerel bite on trolled spoons this morning and are now on the offshore wrecks finding a surprisingly good sea bass bite."

10:00AM - late start today due to late night at the Ocean City Tuna Tournament!
The offshore action for us was dominated by the Ocean City Tuna Tournament.  29 boats went out and 21 came to the scales!  While the tuna action was mainly yellowfin, the top fish and stringer for the tournament were bigeyes.  Nice to see them back at the dock after an ~2 week absence.  Nothing unique called out for the spread, basic ballyhoo and spreader bars were the common answers.  Location did vary with lots of yellowfin found at and around the Hotdog followed by the Poor Man's Canyon.  Bigeyes were reported from the Poor Man's, south of the Baltimore and in the Washington Canyons for the top winners with bigeyes: "Big Stick", "Espadon" and "Point Runner".  Full results of the tournament can be found at 
https://octunatournament.com/maryland-fishing-results.

Weather - 

Inshore - Partly sunny, chance of tstms.  Highs in the upper 80's, wind NE at 5 mph.

Offshore- Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-  435 AM EDT
TODAY  W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable. Seas 4 to  7 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.  
TONIGHT  S to SW winds less than 10 kt, becoming variable.  Seas 3 to 6 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.  
TUE  N to NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

Sun - 7/12 - 

12:42PM - Update from Capt. John - "Bringing home a nice Mako, male 75" caught him in the troll. Good day, headed home"

11:42AM - Update from Capt. John - "Short day for us catch a few. Getting ready to head back in. Overall it sounds slow, some quick bites early then seemed to dry up fast."

8:15Am - Latest from Capt. John - "Catch another single, scattered bite in this area. All nice Yellowfins"

7:40AM - Capt. John Oughton on the charter boat "That's Right" reports - "Morning, couple days off back at today. Catch a few so far in 23 fathoms. No wind seas are flat calm Nice yellowfins"

7:30AM - Many boats stayed in yesterday with questionable weather, however 3 brave boats in the 33rd annual OC Tuna Tournament ventured out.  The "Marli", "Ed Bandidos" and "Sushi" came back to the weigh station with all yellowfin tuna.  The leaderboard for heaviest fish is tight, with Marli in the lead at 50 lbs. and "El Bandidos" 2nd @ 49 lbs and "Sushi" 3rd, also at 49 lbs.  They all reported a little chop on the way out, but that the weather settled down quickly to reveal a nice day on the water.  Capt. Mark Hoos on the "Marli" reported a quick hit of 5 yellowfins first thing in the morning.  No notable comments about what the tuna were hitting in their spreads.
Capt. Nick Clemente on the charter boat "Get Sum" took to the bay in the morning, but found the winds and previous day weather had made the water too dirty forcing a cancellation of the rest of the day's outings.  Hopefully the water settled down over night and there is a light breeze this AM.

Weather -

Inshore - Sunny - high in the mid 80's.  SW winds at 5 mph increasing to 10-15 this afternoon.

Offshore - Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-  452 AM
TODAY  W to NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming variable, then,  becoming S. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Scattered showers.  
TONIGHT  S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW. Seas 3 to 6 ft.  
MON  SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S. Seas 4 to 7 ft.  Scattered showers and tstms.

Sat - 7/11-

9:00AM - Been busy and the weather has not been cooperating the last few days.  Few Capts. that report to us went out Thursday, but we did get a call from Capt. Jeremy Blunt on the charter boat "Wrecker" to take a pic of his anglers 11 yellowfin.  Caught on a steady bite in the SE corner of the Poor Man's Canyon.  Water in the upper 70's.  Last one caught as they were pulling in the lines.  Friday was a washout. 
Update on OC Tuna Tournament - it has been changed to a 2 day, fishing 1 day tournament.  We understand 32 boats registered and 3 went out today, the "Marli", "El Bandidos" and "Sushi" from oregon Inlet.  I would not expect much info today, most of our reporting captains are not out.

Weather - 

Inshore - Breezy humid hot day with chances of thunderstorms early afternoon.  Winds S/SSW 13-16 mph.

Offshore -  Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-  510 AM
TODAY  S to SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt. Seas  3 to 6 ft.  
TONIGHT  SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to SW 5 to 15 kt.  Seas 4 to 6 ft.  
SUN  Variable winds less than 5 kt, becoming S to SW 5 to  15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. 

Weds - 7/8 - 

1:26PM - Latest from Capt. John - "Not much to report, some Bad luck for us today pull the hooks on three or four fish had a few swings Misses . frustrating give it about another 30 minutes"

11:08AM - Latest from Capt. John - "Catch another single. Slow slow pick nice fish 50-60lbs"

10:32AM - From the charter boat "Chasing Tides" - "Trolling spoons inshore today with Capt Cade Seely. Scattered Spanish mackerel bite but nothing great" & "Just pulled another released Mylar balloon out of the ocean, bringing our total up to 17 since we began counting two weeks ago."

10:11AM - Capt. John Oughton reports - "Catch another single, few short bites. Frustrating hear a few bites scattered about."

9:10AM - Capt. John Oughton reports - "Good morning! Fishing up north again 75° water pretty day catch two single so far"

9:00AM - Slow day offshore yesterday.  We were delivering papers yesterday, so here is a summary from Tues:
- Capt. John Oughton on the charter boat "That's Right" reported he went north to try something different.  By 10Am he had 3 yellowfin in the box.  Early on it was flat calm and 75 degree water.  By 11AM the fishing had slowed, but they got one more yellowfin out of 2 bites.  By early afternoon the bites were gone.  Chatter on the radio seemed that everyone was slow.  The storms were not helping either.  Other than the catch in the morning it was a "very very slow day".

Weather - 

Inshore - Partly sunny, highs in the low 90s.  Winds SE at 5-10 mph

Offshore - 451 AM
TODAY  SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Scattered showers  and tstms.  
TONIGHT  SE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Isolated showers  and tstms.  
THU  E to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 30 kt.  Seas 5 to 9 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.

Tues - 7/7 -

7:30AM - slow day yesterday.  Reports of some yellowfin tuna and bluefish.  Capt. Monty Hawkins on the head boat "Morning Star" reports yesterday's - "... sea bass bite was mostly fussy with an occasional decent pick around the rail. Nice fish too. ... They came on better after it was time to go home. Seems every species bites better when it’s time to leave.".  He stayed and a couple anglers got their limits.  Very unusual for July!

Weather -

Inshore - Mostly cloudy this morning with rain showers, then becoming partly sunny.  Highs in the mid 80s. Winds S 10-15mph.

Offshore - Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-  514 AM 
TODAY  S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S to SE 5 to 15 kt. Seas  3 to 4 ft. Chance of showers and tstms.  

Mon - 7/6 - 

1:48PM - Capt. Buddy Whetzle reports - "Bubblehead released the white marlin in the South Baltimore Canyon wall.    -"

1:46PM - Last of the day from Capt. John - "Headed home catch a few yellowfins and some bluefish. Seemed a little slower today. Try our luck again tomorrow"

11:26AM - Latest from Capt. John - "Not much to it. Hear a bite every now and then. We are wondering now looking for a few more bites"

10:00AM - Capt John Oughton shares - "Bluefish bite has slowed down, shew. Just catch another Yellowfin"

9:48AM - Capt. Chris Watakowski on the charter boat "Springmix II" reports - " 1/2 day inshore trip. All the Spanish and bluefish  you want. Going shark fishing here in a bit let you know how that is"

9:00AM - Morning reports:

From Capt. John Oughton on the charter boat "That's Right"
    - 6:04AM - "Morning. Started out inshore. Catch a release aMako  SW wind 2/3 foot 74 degrees"
    - 7:44Am - "Few bites, scattered about in 25 fathoms. All Yellowfins"
    - 8:23AM - "Few bluefish few tunas not as crowded. Nice out"

From Capt. Buddy Whetzel on the charter boat "Bubblehead" - "Bubblehead started out just north of the poor man's Canyon in 80 fathoms, working my way out. Seas 3 to 4, at five seconds from the south. Water temp 72"

Weather -

Inshore - Sunny to partly cloudy. A stray afternoon thunderstorm is possible. High 86F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Offshore - Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-  507 AM
TODAY  SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt, then,  becoming S 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.  
TONIGHT  S winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas  3 to 4 ft.  
TUE  S winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

Sun - 7/5 -
"He that has a fifth on the fourth shall not come forth on the fifth...."

2:25PM -  That is it for Capt. John today - "That's it for us today try again tomorrow, hope everyone had a great 4th of July!! Happy to have a handful of tunas"

1:25PM - Latest from Capt. John - "Few bites here and there  Still real pretty out."

1:00PM -  quick check of the OC bay from our office shows about a 'billion' boats and jet skis plowing the waves.

11:15AM - Capt. John and our other charter captains need some help.  They could use some room around their boats as they fish and especially when they have fish on.  Last note from John - "Hear a bite here and there. Be nice if all the center consoles would give the charter boats a little room ?????. We get bit and they just swarm you." & "Just something to keep in mind, little Curtsy goes a long way. Thanks. Still looking around in 45 fathoms."

8:07AM - More from Capt. John - Just catch a double Yellowfins outta 3 bites. 31 fathoms

6:53AM - Capt. John updates - "Hear a couple fish caught but not ugh to it yet. Lot of bait, conditions look good"

6:05AM - Capt. John Oughton on the charter boat "Than's Right" reports -"Morning. Started on the hot dog. Catch a pair right off the bat. Flat calm 73 degrees"

Weather - 

Inshore - Coastal Waters Forecast 611 AM EDT 
TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S this afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Mainly SE swell with a dominant period of 9 seconds.  A slight chance of showers and tstms late. TONIGHT...SW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Mainly SE swell with a dominant period of 9 seconds. .MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt late. Seas around 2 ft with a dominant period of 9 seconds.

Offshore - Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-  509 AM
TODAY  N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming variable, then, becoming  S. Seas 3 to 4 ft.  
TONIGHT  S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.  
MON  SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to 15 kt. Seas  3 to 4 ft.

Sat - 7/4 - Happy Birthday America!!

Fri - 7/3 -

11:32AM - Capt. Buddy Whetzel on the charter boat "Bubblehead" out of Bahia Marina reports - "Got covered up several times at the hotdog with bluefish. Pushed off shore to the Baltimore Canyon, just bought it a nice yellow fin.  2 foot seas winds gusting 10 to 15 kn, water clarity is clean. Fishing Inlet Baltimore Canyon" & "Probably 40 boats scattered about here at the 300 line..."

10:36AM - Capt. Chris Miller of 'first white marlin 2020!' fame reports - "3/5 on yellowfin so far, slowed up around 9:30". He is fishing in the Washington Canyon.

5:38AM - Capt. John Oughton on the charter boat "Than's Right" reports a cryptic message this morning!- "Notta very slow week for me"

First day of the Ocean City Marlin Club Canyon Kick Off - good luck to all the boats!  Looks like a lot when out today.

Weather - 

Inshore - Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out20 nm-630 AM.
TODAY...NW winds 10 kt, becoming SW this afternoon. Seas around 02 ft. Mainly SE swell with a dominant period of 8 seconds.
TONIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N late. Seas around 2 ft. Mainly SE swell with a dominant period of 8 seconds. 
SAT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft with a dominant period of 8 seconds. 

Offshore - Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-  446 AM

TODAY  W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable. Seas 3 to  4 ft.  
TONIGHT  W to SW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.  
SAT  N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

Thurs - 7/2 - 

11:00AM - More from Capt. John - "Not much to report some bites first thing, slow now. Not finding much bait. Fog has lifted."

10:30AM - Capt. Adam Wilson on the charter boat "Chasin' Tides" reports - "In the Baltimore today. Slow overall but just put an eyeball on the deck. Taxman took his fee on it. Ate a green machine.

8:30AM - The yellowfin bite was on yesterday in the Washington Canyon.  Charter boats "Boss Hogg", Shorebilly" and "White Lighting" returned to the dock with nice catches. 

6:20AM - Capt. John Oughton on the charter boat "Than's Right" reports - "Good morning. Had to do a little boat work yesterday back at it today. Starting off in the flats on the west side of the Washington. Very foggy flat calm" & at 7:10AM - "Catch A single yellow fin 55 Fathoms 73° water lotta fog"

Weather - 

Inshore - Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm-650 AM
TODAY...NW winds 5 kt, becoming SE late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Mainly SE swell with a dominant period of 8 seconds. 
TONIGHT...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Mainly SE swell with a dominant period of 8 seconds. 
FRI...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Mainly SE swell with a dominant period of 8 seconds.

Offshore - Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-  430 AM EDT
TODAY  Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming N to NW. Seas  3 to 4 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.  
TONIGHT  W to SW winds less than 10 kt, becoming W. Seas 3 to  4 ft.  
FRI  NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to NW. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

Weds - 7/1 -

9:00AM - No reports yet this morning.  Decent offshore fishing yesterday, not consistent for all boats though.  Private boat "Reel Pressure" reported they had a good day in the Washington yesterday catching 4 nice yellowfins totaling 180lbs. That ate everything from daisy chains to ballyhoos to wide trackers. They also jumped off a white and fowl hooked and released an ocean sunfish! Capt. Monty Hawkins on the head boat "Morning Star" continue to get his guests onto good size sea bass on the reefs & wrecks, just not a many as a few weeks ago.
Inshore the charter boat "Lucky Break" with Capt. Jason Mumford connected their anglers with 6 keeper flounders hooked on Gulp behind Asseteague Island.   Skip Owens from Millsboro, DE caught a 24” flounder on a Nuclear Chicken GULP! while fishing inside B Bouy.  Second time we have had this color called out.

Weather - 

Inshore - Thunderstorms - a few could contain very heavy rain, especially this afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High 78F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%.

Offshore - Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-  440 AM EDT
TODAY  S to SW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Chance  of showers and tstms.
TONIGHT  S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt.  Seas 3 to 4 ft. Chance of showers and tstms.
THU  N to NW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

Tuesday - 6/30 - Delivery day - so less time to update today.

Afternoon updates - Back to the office after deliveries, here were the afternoon updates;

- Capt. John - "Catch another single 90 fathoms, yellowfin. Sounds real slow over all. I feel like a broken record ?????", "Not much to report, few guys tried a drop for a sword no luck. We still roaming about" & "Well that's a rap for us today, happy to have a couple fish. Only sword I heard about was Tighten up has one in the boat and fighting another one now."

- Charter boat Boss Hogg had a good day south of the Poor Man's, catching 11 yellowfin and back to the dock early.  They hit several multiple hook ups.

- Charter boat "Just A Toy" out of Bahia Marina spotted a cobia while trolling for macks, the connected and brought a nice 45", 32 lb. treat back to the dock.  We think this is the first cobia caught by a charter this season.

- "Adam Wilson here with Cade Seely on "Chasin Tides". Had to head much further east today than we have had to recently, but are finding a good Spanish mackerel bite on trolled spoons with a few short Kings mixed in"

8:17AM - More from Capt. John - Few scattered bites, not much to it. Lot of boats"

7:30AM - Looks like another nice day inshore and offshore.   Early reports from Capt. John show a slow start offshore.  Not a lot of action reported yesterday, Capt. John got 1 yellowfin.  Private boat "Slaugher House" bucked the trend returning to the dock after a half day fishing with 5 yellowfin they trolled up in 60 fathoms in the Baltimore.   Spanish mckerel being reported in good numbers at the Bassgrounds.
Inshore continues to offer sea bass and keeper flounder action at the reefs & wrecks.  Charter boat "Chasing Tides" reported flounder and Capt. Monty Hawkins on the "Morning Star" reports "Sea bass sure weren’t cooperative today. Only one fellow got into double digits". Keeper flounder in the OC bay are being reported with ratios like 2 for 8 keepers/throwbacks.    Thorofare with baits of Gulp, minnow and bucktails seem to work for the boat "Bill's toy". 
In DE, Mike Behney reports limit of sea bass and flounder up to 23” being caught using a combination of GULP!, Minnows, and squid at B Bouy.  Keeper flounder on Gulp at the Old Grounds as well.  Spanish Mackerel are hot in the surf as well.

6:24AM - More from Capt. John - "Single bite pulled tuna off. Ugh. Pretty day hope they chew today."

6:04AM - Capt. John Oughton on the charter boat "Than's Right" reports - "Good morning. Just starting, flat calm 72 degrees"

Weather- 

Inshore - Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 80's.  N to NW winds 5 - 10 mph.

Offshore - Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-  426 AM
TODAY  Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming SW, then,  becoming S. Seas 2 to 4 ft.  
TONIGHT  S to SW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.  
WED  S to SW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Scattered  showers and tstms.

Monday - 6/29 - 

2:02PM - Last from Capt John today - "Catch a single yellowfin. In 35 fathoms. Heard. Nothing very good today anywhere. Fishing another 30 minutes and calling it a day"

11:32AM - Captains Adam Wilson and Cade Seely of Chasin Tides Charters report "The inshore wrecks are continuing to produce keeper flounder on gulp this morning"

10:30AM - More from Capt. John - "Not much to report, no more bites. Searching around now. Sounds slow again most everywhere" but at least "Lite winds pretty smooth seas"

7:32AM - Capt. John Oughton on the charter boat "Than's Right" reports - "Catch a few tunas in 25 fathoms. Throw backs 24". Try again. 70 degrees and flat calm"

Weather - 

Inshore - Nice sunny day forecasted getting into the upper 80's.  N/NE wind this morning around 10MPH, then shifting to E/ESE this afternoon.

Offshore - Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore- 431 AM
TODAY W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N. Seas 3 to 4 ft.  
TONIGHT Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming W. Seas 3 to  4 ft.  
TUE NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming variable. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

Sunday 6/28 - 

11:55AM - the struggle is real today, latest from Capt. John - "Still very slow, we've had one bite and pulled the hook. Frustrating day so far. But we are still looking and trying "

10:34AM - More from Capt. John - "Not much to report., very very slow unfortunately. Headed in a little shallower now."

10:30AM - Josh Rosenberger and Faith Biesecker report catching flounder on the flats near the thoroughfare yesterday. They caught a 19" and a handful of throwbacks on gulp and minnow combos. 

9:30AM - Not such good news from Capt. John - "Wow just terrible so far, lot of us still waiting on a bite. All spread out now searching. Hear nothing above and a couple bites earlier below us. Smh"

8:30AM - Tough day offshore yesterday, not many bites overall.  However, Capt. John Oughton on the charter boat "Than's Right" reports this morning - "Good morning, long day for most boats yesterday. Back at it again today. 55 fathoms 69 degree just a little swell no wind. Couple quick fish caught." 

Weather - 

Inshore - Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers this morning.  Thunderstorms this afternoon are possible, could be severe.  Highs in the low 80's with W winds 5 mph.

Offshore -  Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-  457 AM
TODAY  SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW. Seas 3 to 4 ft.  Scattered showers and tstms.  
TONIGHT  SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to  4 ft.  
MON  N to NW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

Saturday 6/27 -

1:58PM - Capt. Chris Watakowsi on the charter boat "Spring Mix II" reports - "3 for 4 on yellowfins.  A very slow and bumpy day."

12:14PM - Capt. Franky Pettolina on the charter boat "Last Call" reports ' "Overall pretty slow today.  Top boat I know of has 3.  I have had only 1 bite"

11:43AM - More from Capt. John on the charter boat "That's Right" - Very little to report. Very slow fishing, still only one bite. Top boat might have 3. Struggle is real today for all of us"

9:27AM - More from Capt. John - "Very very slow  Searching now in different area.  Still SW wind 15 knots  Don't hear anyone with more then 2 fish"

7:46AM - More from Capt. John - Scattered bite but much slower start then yesterday. We looking around"

7:30AM - Offshore produced decent yellowfin catches yesterday, but as you can read from yesterdays note, it took some work to find and keep them. 
-Capt. Corey on the charter boat "Lucky Ducks" also reported yellowfin catches in the Washington Canyon. 
-Capt. Austin Ensor on the charter boat "Primary Search" is still on an overnight charter in the Washington Canyon and reported last night they caught a 74" male mako shark.  
-Kimmy Z from Lincoln, De caught her biggest Mahi to date as well as two other gaffers aboard the REEL PRESSURE. 19.1lbs on a ballyhoo in 500 fathoms of the Baltimore Canyon

Inshore/Near shore -
- Capt. David Caffrey on the charter boat "On The Run" got his anglers on some flounder.  The largest was 27' and weighed 7.1lbs!  Caught on an inshore wreck using Gulp.
-Randy Piascinski from Townsend, DE caught flounder yesterday up to 21” on minnows while fishing at Massey’s Landing.
- Gianna Leitao caught kingfish, spot and skate at 136 s